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Gwanghwamun Square (광화문광장)
- Address
- 172, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 종로구 세종대로 172 (세종로) - Type
- Parks
- Inquiries
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• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-120 - Homepage
- plaza.sisul.or.kr (Korean only)
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Information
Introduction
Gwanghwamun Square is a public open space that was opened on August 1, 2009. With a length of 550 meters and a width of 34 meters, the square has been serving as the main venue for many significant and cultural events since its opening. It is located at the center of Sejong-ro Road that connects Sejong-ro Intersection and Cheonggye Plaza and across from Gyeongbokgung Palace. At the square stand statues of the two most important historical figures of Korea, King Sejong the Great and Admiral Yi Sun-sin, which often represent the Gwanghwamun Square. Other attractions at the square include Sejong Story, an exhibition hall dedicated to the achievements of King Sejong the Great.
Opening date
August 1, 2009
Closed
N/A (Open all year round)
Operating Hours
24 hours
Parking Facilities
Not Available
Admission Fees
Free
Restrooms
Available
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