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Dongnimmun Gate (독립문)

Introduction

Dongnimmun stands at the location originally known as Yeongeun, where envoys were once treated. When a Chinese envoy visited, the King would go out through this door to greet. In 1898, to announce the independence from Japan, Dongnimun was constructed with the fund collected by the citizens. The traces of the past still remain on Dongnimmun with two pillars in front of Dongnimmun being the remains of Yeongeunmun.


The Arc de Triomphe in France can be recalled in comparison to Dongnimmun. Dongnimmun was built using granite with a passageway x_height of 14.28 meters. On the top it is written ‘Dongnimmun’ in Korean with the national flag drawn on each side. On the inner-left side there are stone stairs leading to the attic. The national flower Mugunghwa are planted around Dongnimmun. Now it is surrounded by roads and it is eye-catching to view when passing by.

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Address 251, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul (03732)
Last Updated 2022/12/15
Hours Open 24 hrs
Closed N/A (Open all year round)
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(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
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Restrooms Available
Admission Fees Free
Available Facilities Rest area, sports facility, drinking fountain, convenience store, etc.
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