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Gyeongbok Palace

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Gyeongbokgung (), also known as Gyeongbokgung Palace, was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon dynasty, Gyeongbokgung served as the home of the royal family and the seat of government. Read more on Wikipedia

• type: building
• date from: 1395
• official website: http://www.royalpalace.go.kr:8080/html/eng_gbg/main/main.jsp

Source: en.wikipedia.org