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Namdaemun Gate (Sungnyemun)
CultureVisit: ~30 min
Also known as Sungnyemun, it is the south gate of Seoul's old city wall, built in 1398. It was declared National Treasure No. 1 of South Korea. An arson fire in 2008 destroyed a good part of the tower, which was restored and reopened in 2013. It stands in the middle of a large avenue, next to Namdaemun Market.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Namdaemun Gate (Sungnyemun): 2 missions
- Photograph Sungnyemun with the night lightsWalk around the roundabout and capture the gate with the modern towers in the background.
- Notice the double roof and the wood carvingsLook closely at the two roof levels and the dancheong colours under the eaves.
Near Namdaemun Gate (Sungnyemun)
Namdaemun Market198 m awayDeoksugung Palace686 m awayMyeongdong872 m awayCheonggyecheon Stream1.0 km awayGwanghwamun Plaza1.4 km awayN Seoul Tower1.5 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Namdaemun Gate (Sungnyemun)?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Namdaemun Gate (Sungnyemun)?
Photograph Sungnyemun with the night lights and Notice the double roof and the wood carvings.
What is there to see near Namdaemun Gate (Sungnyemun)?
Namdaemun Market (198 m), Deoksugung Palace (686 m) and Myeongdong (872 m).
Source: Wikipedia