Introduction:
Sungnyemun Gate is Korea’s National Treasure No. 1, and its unofficial name is Namdaemun Gate. Sungnyemun Gate is the largest castle gate stone structure with an arched entrance in the middle. There’s a column on top of a platform, raising the roof, dis

 
Information:
Information Introduction Sungnyemun Gate is Korea’s National Treasure No
1, and its unofficial name is Namdaemun Gate
Sungnyemun Gate is the largest castle gate stone structure with an arched entrance in the middle
There’s a column on top of a platform, raising the roof, distinguishing the upper stories and lower stories of the building
A passageway for traffic is located at the east and west ends of the gate
Different from the other gates, Sungnyemun’s tablet has its name written vertically
When the first king of Joseon Dynasty, Lee Seong-Gye (reign 1335-1408), had constructed the capital city, he believed that fire will reach to Gyeongbokgung Palace as well as the capital city as Mt
Gwanaksan of Seoul is shaped like fire according to feng-shui principles
Sungnyemun’s name means fire, which is from the harmony of the Five Elements and if written vertically, the Chinese character ‘fire’ looks as if it is providing protection
This was Taejong’s (1367-1422) first son, Yangnyeongdaegun’s (1394-1462) famous writing
On February 10, 2008, Sungnyemun was destroyed by fire
After a 5-year reconstruction work, the gate has been re-opened to the public again as of May 4, 2013


Telephone: +82-2-779-8547~8

Current:
Status National Treasure No
1 Closed Every Monday

Operating:
Hours 09:00-18:00June-August: 09:00–18:30December-February: 09:00-17:30 Admission Fees Free

 
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