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Heumgyeonggak (Planetarium)
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Nearby attractions
Gyeongbokgung Palace
161 Sajik-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Gyeonghoeru Pavilion
161 Sajik-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Geunjeongjeon
161 Sajik-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
The National Folk Museum of Korea
37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Sajeongjeon (King's Office)
161 Sajik-ro, Seoul, South Korea
National Palace Museum of Korea
12 Hyoja-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Gyotaejeon (Queen's Residence)
Sejongno, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Cheonchujeon
1 Sejongno, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Sujeongjeon
1-1 Sejongno, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Daelim Museum
21 Jahamun-ro 4-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Nearby restaurants
Hwangsaengga Kalguksu
78 Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Tosokchon Samgyetang
5 Jahamun-ro 5-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Smith Hanok
22-7 Samcheong-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
애즈라이크
23 Hyoja-ro 7-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Dimi
37 Hyoja-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Onjium
South Korea, Seoul, Jongno District, Hyoja-ro, 49 4층
H Lounge
21-9 Jahamun-ro 4-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
LEEDORIM Coffee & Vegan Bakery Gyeongbokgung Cafe
South Korea, Seoul, Jongno District, Jahamun-ro, 43 경복궁 본점
HOME KOREAN CUISINE
South Korea, Seoul, Jongno District, Samcheong-ro, 22-9 1층
Osteria Sotti
10-19 Jahamun-ro 10-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
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Heumgyeonggak (Planetarium)

161 Sajik-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
4.6(9)
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attractions: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, Geunjeongjeon, The National Folk Museum of Korea, Sajeongjeon (King's Office), National Palace Museum of Korea, Gyotaejeon (Queen's Residence), Cheonchujeon, Sujeongjeon, Daelim Museum, restaurants: Hwangsaengga Kalguksu, Tosokchon Samgyetang, Smith Hanok, 애즈라이크, Dimi, Onjium, H Lounge, LEEDORIM Coffee & Vegan Bakery Gyeongbokgung Cafe, HOME KOREAN CUISINE, Osteria Sotti
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Nearby attractions of Heumgyeonggak (Planetarium)

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeonghoeru Pavilion

Geunjeongjeon

The National Folk Museum of Korea

Sajeongjeon (King's Office)

National Palace Museum of Korea

Gyotaejeon (Queen's Residence)

Cheonchujeon

Sujeongjeon

Daelim Museum

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace

4.6

(15.6K)

Open until 6:00 PM
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Gyeonghoeru Pavilion

Gyeonghoeru Pavilion

4.8

(226)

Open 24 hours
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Geunjeongjeon

Geunjeongjeon

4.7

(204)

Open 24 hours
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The National Folk Museum of Korea

The National Folk Museum of Korea

4.6

(1.7K)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

Seoul Pub Crawl
Seoul Pub Crawl
Thu, Dec 4 • 8:00 PM
Seoul, Mapo-gu, 04049, South Korea
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Cook 3 Authentic Korean Dishes and a Market Tour
Cook 3 Authentic Korean Dishes and a Market Tour
Sun, Dec 7 • 10:00 AM
Seoul, Mapo-gu, 03964, South Korea
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Street food tour in Jongno, Heart of Seoul
Street food tour in Jongno, Heart of Seoul
Sat, Dec 6 • 4:00 PM
Seoul, 서울시, 03139, South Korea
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Nearby restaurants of Heumgyeonggak (Planetarium)

Hwangsaengga Kalguksu

Tosokchon Samgyetang

Smith Hanok

애즈라이크

Dimi

Onjium

H Lounge

LEEDORIM Coffee & Vegan Bakery Gyeongbokgung Cafe

HOME KOREAN CUISINE

Osteria Sotti

Hwangsaengga Kalguksu

Hwangsaengga Kalguksu

4.2

(1.4K)

$

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Tosokchon Samgyetang

Tosokchon Samgyetang

4.2

(4.6K)

Click for details
Smith Hanok

Smith Hanok

4.2

(432)

$$$

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애즈라이크

애즈라이크

4.4

(186)

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Reviews of Heumgyeonggak (Planetarium)

4.6
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4.0
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Summary: This Heumgyeonggak (欽敬閣) is used as research area where Sejong King the Great and his scientists invented Angbuilgu (a sundial) and Oknu (water clock).

About this Heumgyeonggak 欽敬閣 Restored in 1995, these buildings are located near the King's residence shows its importance to the King, especially for King Sejong the Great. Several of his inventions, e.g. the rain gauge, sundial, water clock, and celestial globes were invented here.

My View Didn't expect this humble single storey building was the science lab for the King, especially when the roof has those mini statues. I think it would be interesting to observe the interior and decorations inside, too bad it is not open to the...

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5.0
3y

흠경각은 함원전과 함께 세종대왕이 유교적 농본 사회를 실행하기 위해 지은 건물이다. 세종대왕은 시간과 천체의 운행에 맞추어 정치를 하기 위해 천문학적 기구와 시계들을 가까이 두려고 했다. 이로서 흠경각에는 장영실이 만든 자격루로 잘 알려진 보루각루, 흠경각루 같은 기술적이자 예술적인 시계들, 그리고 앙부일구와 간의 등의 천체기구 등이 안치되었다. 흠경각 건물 자체는 이중 가장 정교한 옥루가 안치된 곳이였으며, 이 기계는 성종 시대에 수리되었다는 기록이 있었다. 한편, 흠경각은 임진왜란때 경복궁이 타면서 함께 전소했으며, 임진왜란후 창덕궁에 복원되었으나 옥루는 복원되지 않고...

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5.0
4y

흠경각은 교태전과 강녕전 서쪽에 위치하고 있으며 1438년 세종 때 만들어졌다. 세종대왕이 장영실에게 천문관측소의 목적으로 만들라고 명하여 만들어졌다고 한다. 물시계와 계절을 측정하는 옥루기륜과 천체의 움직임을 관찰하는 혼천의, 하늘의 별자리를 관찰하는 혼상 등의 천문관측기구가 설치되어 있었다. 하지만 1553년 명종때 화재로 소실되었다가 흥선대원군이 경복궁을 재건하면서 복원되었다. 현재의 건물은...

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Summary: This Heumgyeonggak (欽敬閣) is used as research area where Sejong King the Great and his scientists invented Angbuilgu (a sundial) and Oknu (water clock). About this Heumgyeonggak 欽敬閣 Restored in 1995, these buildings are located near the King's residence shows its importance to the King, especially for King Sejong the Great. Several of his inventions, e.g. the rain gauge, sundial, water clock, and celestial globes were invented here. My View Didn't expect this humble single storey building was the science lab for the King, especially when the roof has those mini statues. I think it would be interesting to observe the interior and decorations inside, too bad it is not open to the public, bummer.
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Summary: This Heumgyeonggak (欽敬閣) is used as research area where Sejong King the Great and his scientists invented Angbuilgu (a sundial) and Oknu (water clock). About this Heumgyeonggak 欽敬閣 Restored in 1995, these buildings are located near the King's residence shows its importance to the King, especially for King Sejong the Great. Several of his inventions, e.g. the rain gauge, sundial, water clock, and celestial globes were invented here. My View Didn't expect this humble single storey building was the science lab for the King, especially when the roof has those mini statues. I think it would be interesting to observe the interior and decorations inside, too bad it is not open to the public, bummer.
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