To make the most out of the Royal Cultural Festival
(ergo, Free Admission Day), the little man and I also visited the nearby
Changgyeonggung Palace, which is connected to
Changdeokgung Palace via Hanyangmun Gate.
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| Changgyeonggung Palace from afar. |
The palace, originally called '
Suganggung', was built in the mid-15th century by King Sejong as a resting place for his father Tejong. It also served as residential quarters for queens and concubines.
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| Honghwamun, the main gate. |
During the reign of King Seonjong, the ninth king of Joseon, the palace was renovated and enlarged, and was also renamed into Changgyeonggung.
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| Myeongjeongmun Gate. |
More of Changgyeonggung Palace after the jump!
