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Dongsipjagak — Attraction in Seoul

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Dongsipjagak
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Nearby attractions
Gwanghwamun Gate
161 Sajik-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
198 Sejong-daero, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Gyeongbokgung Palace
161 Sajik-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Gallery Hyundai
14 Samcheong-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Jogyesa Temple
55 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Kumho Museum of Art
18 Samcheong-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
National Palace Museum of Korea
12 Hyoja-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Gwanghwamun Square
172 Sejong-daero, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Seoul Museum of Craft Art
4 Yulgok-ro 3-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Heungnyemun Gate
161 Sajik-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Nearby restaurants
Modowoo Gwanghwamun
South Korea, Seoul, Jongno District, Yulgok-ro 6-gil, 트윈트리 B동 M층
Hanilgwan Gwanghwamun
Seoul, South Korea
Dugahun
14 Samcheong-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Wooara restaurant
50 Jong-ro 1-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Cafe Mamas (Gwanghwamun)
83-7 Junghak-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Smith Hanok
22-7 Samcheong-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Beijing koya
25 Yulgok-ro 2-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Crystal Jade Gwanghwamun Shanghai Palace
7 Yulgok-ro 2-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
테라스 꾸까 Terrace KUKKA
South Korea, Seoul, Jongno District, Sagan-dong, 126-3 2층
HOME KOREAN CUISINE
South Korea, Seoul, Jongno District, Samcheong-ro, 22-9 1층
Nearby hotels
Somerset Palace Seoul
7 Yulgok-ro 2-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun
8층, G타워, 71 Sambong-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Nine Tree by Parnas Seoul Insadong
49 Insadong-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Gongsimga Hanok Guesthouse
46 Yulgok-ro 1-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Woo Guest House
South Korea, Seoul, Jongno District, 사간동 66
Soo Song Guest House
59 Yulgok-ro 4-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
AMID Hotel Seoul
38 Insadong 5-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
97 Saemunan-ro, Dangju-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Insa Hostel in Seoul
48 Insadong 14-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Hotel Prima Seoul
46 Ujeongguk-ro, Gyeonji-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
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Dongsipjagak

1 Samcheong-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
4.5(48)
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attractions: Gwanghwamun Gate, National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gallery Hyundai, Jogyesa Temple, Kumho Museum of Art, National Palace Museum of Korea, Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul Museum of Craft Art, Heungnyemun Gate, restaurants: Modowoo Gwanghwamun, Hanilgwan Gwanghwamun, Dugahun, Wooara restaurant, Cafe Mamas (Gwanghwamun), Smith Hanok, Beijing koya, Crystal Jade Gwanghwamun Shanghai Palace, 테라스 꾸까 Terrace KUKKA, HOME KOREAN CUISINE
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Nearby attractions of Dongsipjagak

Gwanghwamun Gate

National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gallery Hyundai

Jogyesa Temple

Kumho Museum of Art

National Palace Museum of Korea

Gwanghwamun Square

Seoul Museum of Craft Art

Heungnyemun Gate

Gwanghwamun Gate

Gwanghwamun Gate

4.7

(1.6K)

Open 24 hours
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National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

4.5

(1.6K)

Open 24 hours
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Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace

4.6

(15.6K)

Closed
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Gallery Hyundai

Gallery Hyundai

4.5

(172)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

Seoul Pub Crawl
Seoul Pub Crawl
Sat, Dec 6 • 8:00 PM
Seoul, Mapo-gu, 04049, South Korea
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Street Food in Ghwangjang x Dongdaemun Market
Street Food in Ghwangjang x Dongdaemun Market
Mon, Dec 8 • 5:00 PM
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Cooking Class in Seoul with Korean Grandma
Cooking Class in Seoul with Korean Grandma
Mon, Dec 8 • 11:00 AM
Seoul, Mapo-gu, 04083, South Korea
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Nearby restaurants of Dongsipjagak

Modowoo Gwanghwamun

Hanilgwan Gwanghwamun

Dugahun

Wooara restaurant

Cafe Mamas (Gwanghwamun)

Smith Hanok

Beijing koya

Crystal Jade Gwanghwamun Shanghai Palace

테라스 꾸까 Terrace KUKKA

HOME KOREAN CUISINE

Modowoo Gwanghwamun

Modowoo Gwanghwamun

4.3

(274)

Closed
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Hanilgwan Gwanghwamun

Hanilgwan Gwanghwamun

4.0

(336)

$$$

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Dugahun

Dugahun

4.4

(187)

$$$

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Wooara restaurant

Wooara restaurant

5.0

(175)

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4.5
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5.0
22w

Known as the lonely pavilion, the Dongsipjagak was once part of the palace watch tower is now standing as the center of what seems like a roundabout. There appeared no door to this pavilion but was told of its history dated back to be part of Gyeongbokgung Palace. I guess must be the new city layout that now stands its current position. So, next time when you pass by this lonely pavilion, give a second look and appreciate its history and its once critical role as a watch tower...

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5.0
12w

Dongsipjagak (동십자각) is a small guard pavilion located at the eastern corner of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. Built during the Joseon Dynasty, it served as a watchtower and a key point in the palace's defense system. Its unique architecture reflects traditional Korean design and historical...

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5.0
2y

The cultural heritage is lazy in not connecting the place walls restoring the eastwatchtower and west watchtower for some stupid capitalistic small road resort it!!!!!!! Immediately along with the...

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Wijepala Tikiri BandaraWijepala Tikiri Bandara
Dongsipjagak (동십자각) is a small guard pavilion located at the eastern corner of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. Built during the Joseon Dynasty, it served as a watchtower and a key point in the palace's defense system. Its unique architecture reflects traditional Korean design and historical significance.
Sebastian WeißSebastian Weiß
Interesting cultural heritage and makes for a great photo spot when displaying it as a contrast to the modern building behind.
Heungsik LeeHeungsik Lee
경복궁동남쪽에 세워진 망루로 서십자각과 쌍을 이루고 있었는데 서십자각은 없어지고 동십자각만 남아있다 도로 중앙에 위치에 있어 접근하기가 어려운데 일제강점기때 중앙청을 지을때 동십자각과 연결된 성벽을 헐어버렸고 또 삼청동으로 올라가는 도로가 생겼기때문에 덩그러니 길한가운데 남게 된것이다 건물자체는 균형이 잘잡혀있는 휼륭한 건축물이다 근방에 있는 증학교를 졸업했고 또 내가 근무했던 직장의 건물에서 항상 내려봤기때문에 친숙한 건물이다
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Dongsipjagak (동십자각) is a small guard pavilion located at the eastern corner of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. Built during the Joseon Dynasty, it served as a watchtower and a key point in the palace's defense system. Its unique architecture reflects traditional Korean design and historical significance.
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Interesting cultural heritage and makes for a great photo spot when displaying it as a contrast to the modern building behind.
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경복궁동남쪽에 세워진 망루로 서십자각과 쌍을 이루고 있었는데 서십자각은 없어지고 동십자각만 남아있다 도로 중앙에 위치에 있어 접근하기가 어려운데 일제강점기때 중앙청을 지을때 동십자각과 연결된 성벽을 헐어버렸고 또 삼청동으로 올라가는 도로가 생겼기때문에 덩그러니 길한가운데 남게 된것이다 건물자체는 균형이 잘잡혀있는 휼륭한 건축물이다 근방에 있는 증학교를 졸업했고 또 내가 근무했던 직장의 건물에서 항상 내려봤기때문에 친숙한 건물이다
Heungsik Lee

Heungsik Lee

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