Deoksugung is a walled compound of palaces in Seoul that was inhabited
by various Korean royalties until the colonial period around the turn of the
20th century. It is one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the
kings of the Joseon Dynasty. The buildings are of varying construction,
including some of wood, painted wood, and
stucco. Some buildings were built in Western style - a definite contrast to the traditional Korean style.
In addition to the traditional palace buildings, there are
also forested gardens, a statue of King Sejong the Great and the National
Museum of Art, which holds special exhibitions. The palace is located near the
City Hall Station - voted as one of the top worse architectural buildings in Seoul. Deoksugung was heavily destroyed during the colonial period of Korea.
Currently only one third of the structures that were standing before the
occupation, remain.
Main Entrance
Royal Guards
Stark contract in structures
Western-style addition to Palace
Royal Gate
King's Throne Room
Throne Room
Throne Room
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