Changgyeonggung Palace
Palacio Changgyeonggung
Changgyeonggung Palace (185 Changgyeonggung-ro, Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul) — Changgyeong Palace is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. The palace was built in the mid-15th century by King Sejong for his father, Taejong. It was originally named “Suganggung,” but it was renovated and enlarged in 1483 by King Seongjong, at which time it received its current name.
The elegantly sized Changgyeonggung Palace was built near Changdeokgung Palace as King Seongjong had intended the palace to be a residence for his grandmother, mother, and other elders of the royal family. Its proximity made it easy for the elders to travel between the two locations.
This palace was renovated by successive Joseon Kings only to be destroyed by the Japanese again in the early 20th century when they tore down the symbolic palace to build a zoo, a botanical garden, and a museum. After the Korean War, the zoo and botanical garden were relocated to Seoul Grand Park and Changgyeonggung Palace was finally stored – but it is only a fraction of the grand structure it once was.
Admission: 1,000 Won (local & foreign adult), 500 Won (foreign youth ages 7-18 years). Free for children under 6 years, veterans, and disabled. Hours: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm daily (closed on Mondays).