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Saw some palace photos on the sub and thought I’d share some pics from my recent palace hops. Gyeongbokgung – known for its grandiose scale and imposing buildings Changdeokgung – famous for its gardens and role as the last imperial residence of Korea, hence the use of imperial gold Changgyeonggung – often overlooked, but a curiosity among history and architecture fans for having the oldest main hall in Korea (Myeongjeonjeon) with a covered walkway surrounding it Deoksugung – the center of the Korean Empire, where eastern and western architecture coexisted in the same palace Gyeonghuigung – often forgotten, but a quiet escape known for being built into the sloping landscape (and entry is free!) submitted by /u/iflysfo |
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