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The Secret Garden (Huwon) is part of the Changdeokgung Palace and was formerly exclusively used by the Royal Family

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If one passes the garden at the rear of the Juhamnu Pavilion and walks down along the slope of the hill leading into the stairway, the person can find a square pond on the opposite side and a pavilion on the north bank of the pond. This is the Aeryeonjeong, which is composed of only 1 kan. Looking out of the windows of the pavilion, one can enjoy a wonderful view. It looks like just a framed picture, owing to the decorations attached to the upper part of the pillars. Of course, the mood of the picture depends on the season. In particular, the stone structure, through which water comes into the pond, is opposite excellent in beauty and technique of design.

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If one passes the garden at the rear of the Juhamnu Pavilion and walks down along the slope of the hill leading into the stairway, the person can find a square pond on the opposite side and a pavilion on the north bank of the pond. This is the Aeryeonjeong, which is composed of only 1 kan. Looking out of the windows of the pavilion, one can enjoy a wonderful view. It looks like just a framed picture, owing to the decorations attached to the upper part of the pillars. Of course, the mood of the picture depends on the season. In particular, the stone structure, through which water comes into the pond, is opposite excellent in beauty and technique of design.

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Buyongji and Juhamnu

 

This area lies in the heart of the Secret Garden. It was relatively open place used for retreats as well as studying. the royal libraries, Gyujanggak and Seohyanggak, stood in this area. In front of Yeonghwadang royal banquets were held and state exams were conducted on special occasions in the presence of the king. Buyongjeong Pavilion was used as a venue for private retreats. Juhamnu Pavilion stands on the high ground, commanding a sweeping view. Though each of these buildings is unique, together they form an exquisite landscape in harmony with their environment.

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If one passes the garden at the rear of the Juhamnu Pavilion and walks down along the slope of the hill leading into the stairway, the person can find a square pond on the opposite side and a pavilion on the north bank of the pond. This is the Aeryeonjeong, which is composed of only 1 kan. Looking out of the windows of the pavilion, one can enjoy a wonderful view. It looks like just a framed picture, owing to the decorations attached to the upper part of the pillars. Of course, the mood of the picture depends on the season. In particular, the stone structure, through which water comes into the pond, is opposite excellent in beauty and technique of design.

Palazzo Changdeokgung - Giardino segreto, Stagno Buyongji.

Il Buyongji (34,5 x 29,4 m) è uno stagno rettangolare con un'isola rotonda al centro.

L'isola ha un diametro di 9 metri.

Fu nel 1707 che questo stagno e il Taeksuje furono costruiti nell'attuale sito del padiglione Buyongjeong.

Ma il Taeksuje fu rimosso dal re Jeongjo, che costruì il Buyongjeong nel 1792.

 

Changdeokgung Palace - Secret Garden, Buyongji Pond.

The Buyongji (34.5m by 29.4m) is a rectangular pond with a round island in the center.

The island is 9 meters in diameter.

It was in 1707 that this pond and the Taeksuje were built at the present site of the Buyongjeong Pavilion.

But the Taeksuje was removed by King Jeongjo, who constructed the Buyongjeong in 1792.

 

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Behind the palace lies the 78-acre (32 ha) Huwon (後苑, Rear garden) which was originally constructed for the use of the royal family and palace women. The garden incorporates a lotus pond, pavilions, and landscaped lawns, trees, and flowers. There are over 26,000 specimens of a hundred different species of trees in the garden and some of the trees behind the palace are over 300 years old. The garden for the private use of the king had been called 'Geumwon' (禁苑, Forbidden garden) because even high officials were not allowed to enter without the king's permission. It had also been called 'Naewon' (內苑, 'Inner garden'). Today Koreans often call it 'Biwon' (秘院, Secret garden) which derived from the office of same name in the late 19th century. Though the garden had many other names, the one most frequently used through Joseon dynasty period was 'Huwon'.

 

In September 2012, the Buyongjeong pavilion in the garden was re-opened after a year-long restoration project. The pavilion was restored based on the Donggwoldo from 1820, National Treasures of South Korea No. 249.

 

A variety of ceremonies hosted by the king were held in Huwon. In the early period of the Joseon dynasty, military inspections in which the king participated were often held here. King Sejo had troops parade and array before him or commanded them by himself in the garden. In addition, feasts were given, archery tournaments held, and fireworks enjoyed in Huwon.

 

The Ongnyucheon (玉流川, "Jade Stream") area is of particular interest. It contains a U-shaped water channel carved in 1636 for floating wine cups, with a small waterfall and an inscribed poem on the boulder above it. The area also contains five small pavilions.

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If one passes the garden at the rear of the Juhamnu Pavilion and walks down along the slope of the hill leading into the stairway, the person can find a square pond on the opposite side and a pavilion on the north bank of the pond. This is the Aeryeonjeong, which is composed of only 1 kan. Looking out of the windows of the pavilion, one can enjoy a wonderful view. It looks like just a framed picture, owing to the decorations attached to the upper part of the pillars. Of course, the mood of the picture depends on the season. In particular, the stone structure, through which water comes into the pond, is opposite excellent in beauty and technique of design.

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Yeonghwadang pavilion, a building in the rear garden of Changdeokgung palace, Seoul, South Korea. On special occasions the king would observe state exams conducted in front of Yeonghwadang. The current building dates from 1692, the 18th year of King Sukjong.

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Behind the palace lies the 78-acre (32 ha) Huwon (後苑, Rear garden) which was originally constructed for the use of the royal family and palace women. The garden incorporates a lotus pond, pavilions, and landscaped lawns, trees, and flowers. There are over 26,000 specimens of a hundred different species of trees in the garden and some of the trees behind the palace are over 300 years old. The garden for the private use of the king had been called 'Geumwon' (禁苑, Forbidden garden) because even high officials were not allowed to enter without the king's permission. It had also been called 'Naewon' (內苑, 'Inner garden'). Today Koreans often call it 'Biwon' (秘院, Secret garden) which derived from the office of same name in the late 19th century. Though the garden had many other names, the one most frequently used through Joseon dynasty period was 'Huwon'.

 

In September 2012, the Buyongjeong pavilion in the garden was re-opened after a year-long restoration project. The pavilion was restored based on the Donggwoldo from 1820, National Treasures of South Korea No. 249.

 

A variety of ceremonies hosted by the king were held in Huwon. In the early period of the Joseon dynasty, military inspections in which the king participated were often held here. King Sejo had troops parade and array before him or commanded them by himself in the garden. In addition, feasts were given, archery tournaments held, and fireworks enjoyed in Huwon.

 

The Ongnyucheon (玉流川, "Jade Stream") area is of particular interest. It contains a U-shaped water channel carved in 1636 for floating wine cups, with a small waterfall and an inscribed poem on the boulder above it. The area also contains five small pavilions.

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If one passes the garden at the rear of the Juhamnu Pavilion and walks down along the slope of the hill leading into the stairway, the person can find a square pond on the opposite side and a pavilion on the north bank of the pond. This is the Aeryeonjeong, which is composed of only 1 kan. Looking out of the windows of the pavilion, one can enjoy a wonderful view. It looks like just a framed picture, owing to the decorations attached to the upper part of the pillars. Of course, the mood of the picture depends on the season. In particular, the stone structure, through which water comes into the pond, is opposite excellent in beauty and technique of design.

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If one passes the garden at the rear of the Juhamnu Pavilion and walks down along the slope of the hill leading into the stairway, the person can find a square pond on the opposite side and a pavilion on the north bank of the pond. This is the Aeryeonjeong, which is composed of only 1 kan. Looking out of the windows of the pavilion, one can enjoy a wonderful view. It looks like just a framed picture, owing to the decorations attached to the upper part of the pillars. Of course, the mood of the picture depends on the season. In particular, the stone structure, through which water comes into the pond, is opposite excellent in beauty and technique of design.

Excerpt from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changdeokgung:

 

Behind the palace lies the 78-acre (32 ha) Huwon (後苑, Rear garden) which was originally constructed for the use of the royal family and palace women. The garden incorporates a lotus pond, pavilions, and landscaped lawns, trees, and flowers. There are over 26,000 specimens of a hundred different species of trees in the garden and some of the trees behind the palace are over 300 years old. The garden for the private use of the king had been called 'Geumwon' (禁苑, Forbidden garden) because even high officials were not allowed to enter without the king's permission. It had also been called 'Naewon' (內苑, 'Inner garden'). Today Koreans often call it 'Biwon' (秘院, Secret garden) which derived from the office of same name in the late 19th century. Though the garden had many other names, the one most frequently used through Joseon dynasty period was 'Huwon'.

 

In September 2012, the Buyongjeong pavilion in the garden was re-opened after a year-long restoration project. The pavilion was restored based on the Donggwoldo from 1820, National Treasures of South Korea No. 249.

 

A variety of ceremonies hosted by the king were held in Huwon. In the early period of the Joseon dynasty, military inspections in which the king participated were often held here. King Sejo had troops parade and array before him or commanded them by himself in the garden. In addition, feasts were given, archery tournaments held, and fireworks enjoyed in Huwon.

 

The Ongnyucheon (玉流川, "Jade Stream") area is of particular interest. It contains a U-shaped water channel carved in 1636 for floating wine cups, with a small waterfall and an inscribed poem on the boulder above it. The area also contains five small pavilions.

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If one passes the garden at the rear of the Juhamnu Pavilion and walks down along the slope of the hill leading into the stairway, the person can find a square pond on the opposite side and a pavilion on the north bank of the pond. This is the Aeryeonjeong, which is composed of only 1 kan. Looking out of the windows of the pavilion, one can enjoy a wonderful view. It looks like just a framed picture, owing to the decorations attached to the upper part of the pillars. Of course, the mood of the picture depends on the season. In particular, the stone structure, through which water comes into the pond, is opposite excellent in beauty and technique of design.

Excerpt from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changdeokgung:

 

Behind the palace lies the 78-acre (32 ha) Huwon (後苑, Rear garden) which was originally constructed for the use of the royal family and palace women. The garden incorporates a lotus pond, pavilions, and landscaped lawns, trees, and flowers. There are over 26,000 specimens of a hundred different species of trees in the garden and some of the trees behind the palace are over 300 years old. The garden for the private use of the king had been called 'Geumwon' (禁苑, Forbidden garden) because even high officials were not allowed to enter without the king's permission. It had also been called 'Naewon' (內苑, 'Inner garden'). Today Koreans often call it 'Biwon' (秘院, Secret garden) which derived from the office of same name in the late 19th century. Though the garden had many other names, the one most frequently used through Joseon dynasty period was 'Huwon'.

 

In September 2012, the Buyongjeong pavilion in the garden was re-opened after a year-long restoration project. The pavilion was restored based on the Donggwoldo from 1820, National Treasures of South Korea No. 249.

 

A variety of ceremonies hosted by the king were held in Huwon. In the early period of the Joseon dynasty, military inspections in which the king participated were often held here. King Sejo had troops parade and array before him or commanded them by himself in the garden. In addition, feasts were given, archery tournaments held, and fireworks enjoyed in Huwon.

 

The Ongnyucheon (玉流川, "Jade Stream") area is of particular interest. It contains a U-shaped water channel carved in 1636 for floating wine cups, with a small waterfall and an inscribed poem on the boulder above it. The area also contains five small pavilions.

Excerpt from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changdeokgung:

 

Behind the palace lies the 78-acre (32 ha) Huwon (後苑, Rear garden) which was originally constructed for the use of the royal family and palace women. The garden incorporates a lotus pond, pavilions, and landscaped lawns, trees, and flowers. There are over 26,000 specimens of a hundred different species of trees in the garden and some of the trees behind the palace are over 300 years old. The garden for the private use of the king had been called 'Geumwon' (禁苑, Forbidden garden) because even high officials were not allowed to enter without the king's permission. It had also been called 'Naewon' (內苑, 'Inner garden'). Today Koreans often call it 'Biwon' (秘院, Secret garden) which derived from the office of same name in the late 19th century. Though the garden had many other names, the one most frequently used through Joseon dynasty period was 'Huwon'.

 

In September 2012, the Buyongjeong pavilion in the garden was re-opened after a year-long restoration project. The pavilion was restored based on the Donggwoldo from 1820, National Treasures of South Korea No. 249.

 

A variety of ceremonies hosted by the king were held in Huwon. In the early period of the Joseon dynasty, military inspections in which the king participated were often held here. King Sejo had troops parade and array before him or commanded them by himself in the garden. In addition, feasts were given, archery tournaments held, and fireworks enjoyed in Huwon.

 

The Ongnyucheon (玉流川, "Jade Stream") area is of particular interest. It contains a U-shaped water channel carved in 1636 for floating wine cups, with a small waterfall and an inscribed poem on the boulder above it. The area also contains five small pavilions.

Excerpt from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changdeokgung:

 

Behind the palace lies the 78-acre (32 ha) Huwon (後苑, Rear garden) which was originally constructed for the use of the royal family and palace women. The garden incorporates a lotus pond, pavilions, and landscaped lawns, trees, and flowers. There are over 26,000 specimens of a hundred different species of trees in the garden and some of the trees behind the palace are over 300 years old. The garden for the private use of the king had been called 'Geumwon' (禁苑, Forbidden garden) because even high officials were not allowed to enter without the king's permission. It had also been called 'Naewon' (內苑, 'Inner garden'). Today Koreans often call it 'Biwon' (秘院, Secret garden) which derived from the office of same name in the late 19th century. Though the garden had many other names, the one most frequently used through Joseon dynasty period was 'Huwon'.

 

In September 2012, the Buyongjeong pavilion in the garden was re-opened after a year-long restoration project. The pavilion was restored based on the Donggwoldo from 1820, National Treasures of South Korea No. 249.

 

A variety of ceremonies hosted by the king were held in Huwon. In the early period of the Joseon dynasty, military inspections in which the king participated were often held here. King Sejo had troops parade and array before him or commanded them by himself in the garden. In addition, feasts were given, archery tournaments held, and fireworks enjoyed in Huwon.

 

The Ongnyucheon (玉流川, "Jade Stream") area is of particular interest. It contains a U-shaped water channel carved in 1636 for floating wine cups, with a small waterfall and an inscribed poem on the boulder above it. The area also contains five small pavilions.

The Secret Garden (Huwon) is part of the Changdeokgung Palace and was formerly exclusively used by the Royal Family

The Secret Garden (Huwon) is part of the Changdeokgung Palace and was formerly exclusively used by the Royal Family

Picture was taken in Seoul, South Korea

Huwon Secret Garden (Seoul) in Autumn - tree in the park with full of foliage autumn colors.

창덕궁 Changdeokgung Palace

Cultural landmark in Seoul, South Korea

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Korean pavilion in Hryshko National Botanical Garden (Kiev, Ukraine) is a copy of Aeryeonjeong pavilion in Huwon Secret Garden at Changdeokgung Palace (Seoul, Korea); was built in 2012 as part of Korean garden presented by Korean embassy in Ukraine

 

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Changdeokgung palace in Seoul, South Korea

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The women are wearing the traditional hanbok dress and are sitting in front of Juhamnu Pavilion in the Secret Garden (Seoul, South Korea). The Secret Garden is part of the Changdeokgung Palace and was formerly exclusively used by the Royal Family and the uhamnu Pavilion was the library and reading room of the king

 

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If one passes the garden at the rear of the Juhamnu Pavilion and walks down along the slope of the hill leading into the stairway, the person can find a square pond on the opposite side and a pavilion on the north bank of the pond. This is the Aeryeonjeong, which is composed of only 1 kan. Looking out of the windows of the pavilion, one can enjoy a wonderful view. It looks like just a framed picture, owing to the decorations attached to the upper part of the pillars. Of course, the mood of the picture depends on the season. In particular, the stone structure, through which water comes into the pond, is opposite excellent in beauty and technique of design.

Part of Rear-garden (or secret garden where once only the Kings & Queens strolled) of Changdeokgung.

 

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Palazzo Changdeokgung - Giardino segreto, Padiglione Juhamnu.

Il Juhamnu fu completato nell'anno in cui il re Jeongjo salì al trono. Soprattutto il re stesso amava molto le scienze pragmatiche prevalenti nel campo accademico e scrisse molti libri importanti. In questo modo diede un grande contributo allo sviluppo della scienza.

La Juhamnu è una specie di biblioteca a due piani. Al primo piano si trova il magazzino in cui sono conservate decine di migliaia di libri, al secondo c'è la sala di lettura.

Il Junhamnu significa letteralmente il "padiglione dove si riunisce ogni tipo di principio dell'universo".

In altre parole, è qui che leggono e studiano tutti i futuri funzionari.

Questo è il motivo per cui il paesaggio intorno al padiglione è stato reso attraente.

Ad esempio, la Porta Eosumun (Foto), uno stagno quadrato davanti al cancello, l'isola al centro dello stagno, che deriva da un'antica credenza coreana, il monumento a ovest dello stagno, una statua mostruosa attraverso cui l'acqua entra nello stagno, lo Yeonghwadang a est, il Buyongjeong a sud, l'immagine di un pesce sulla pietra vicino allo stagno su un lato del Buyongjeong, ecc.

Questo luogo è famoso anche per le splendide tinte del suo fogliame autunnale.

 

Changdeokgung Palace - Secret Garden, Juhamnu Pavilion.

The Juhamnu was completed in the year when King Jeongjo ascended the throne. Especially the king himself was very fond of the pragmatic sciences prevailing in the academic field, and wrote many important books. In this way, he made a great contribution to the development of the science.

The Juhamnu is a Kind of a library which has two stories. On the first floor is the storehouse in which tens of thousands of books are stored, and on the second is a reading room.

The Junhamnu literally means the "pavilion where every kind of principle of the universe gathers".

In other words, it's here that all future officials-to-be read and study.

It's the reason why the landscape around the pavilion was made attractive.

For example, the Eosumun Gate (Photo), a square pond in front of the gate, the island in the center of the pond, which is derived from an ancient Korean belief, the monument in the west of the pond, a monster statue through which the water comes into the pond, the Yeonghwadang in the east, the Buyongjeong in the south, a fish image on the stone near the pond at a side of the Buyongjeong, etc,.

This place is also famous for the glorious tints of its autumn foliage.

 

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Changdeokgung palace in Seoul, South Korea

Changdeokgung (Hangul, 창덕궁, 昌德宮; literally, "Prospering Virtue Palace") -- also known as Changdeokgung Palace or Changdeok Palace -- is set within a large park in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897).[1] As it is located east of Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeokgung, along with Changgyeonggung, is also referred to as the "East Palace" (동궐, 東闕, Donggwol).

 

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Changdeokgung Palace, one of the five grand palaces of Joseon Korea, is a large palace in downtown Seoul. A UNESCO World Heritage site, for sightseeing purposes the palace has been divided into two, the main palace and the stunning Huwon garden (also known as the secret garden) at the rear. The palace was the longest-serving royal residential palace first built in 1405 by King Taejong, although now sadly only about 30% of the buildings from its peak remain. The Secret Garden is well worth visiting while at the palace, especially during the autumn when the gardens are at their most colorful.

 

Accessible from:

Jongno 3 (sam)-ga Station (Subway Line 1, 3 or 5) Exit 6 or 7.

Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 3.

 

During autumn peak foliage, Seoul's ChangDeokGung Secret Garden will filled with both local and foreign tourists to witness this botanical garden of Joseon Kings.

 

In this garden, maples with many stunning colors decorating the the old garden buildings will make you to remember only one thing - take photos :)

Changdeokgung Palace, one of the five grand palaces of Joseon Korea, is a large palace in downtown Seoul. A UNESCO World Heritage site, for sightseeing purposes the palace has been divided into two, the main palace and the stunning Huwon garden (also known as the secret garden) at the rear. The palace was the longest-serving royal residential palace first built in 1405 by King Taejong, although now sadly only about 30% of the buildings from its peak remain. The Secret Garden is well worth visiting while at the palace, especially during the autumn when the gardens are at their most colorful.

 

Accessible from:

Jongno 3 (sam)-ga Station (Subway Line 1, 3 or 5) Exit 6 or 7.

Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 3.

 

Palazzo Changdeokgung - Giardino Segreto.

La sezione destinata al sovrano era chiamata Geumwon, ossia il “giardino proibito”, in quanto all’epoca accessibile unicamente al re. Huwon, il giardino, era sede di numerose cerimonie reali, giochi e feste.

L’area nota come Ongnyucheon presenta un corso d’acqua a forma di U, creato nel 1636, insieme a cinque graziosi padiglioni che arricchiscono ulteriormente la bellezza di questo giardino.

Il Gwallamjeong si trova sul bordo dello stagno di Bandoji.

Il suo piano ha la forma di un ventaglio esteso.

Il pavimento e la copertura sono stati realizzati con materiali curvi adatti alla morfologia del padiglione.

Questo è caratteristico del Gwallamjeong.

Nessuno sa esattamente quando fu costruito questo padiglione, ma si presume che sia stato costruito in un periodo compreso tra la fine della dinastia Joseon e il primo periodo coloniale.

 

Changdeokgung Palace - Secret Garden.

The section intended for the sovereign was called Geumwon, or the "forbidden garden", as at the time it was accessible only to the king.

Huwon, the garden, was the site of numerous royal ceremonies, games and festivals.

The area known as Ongnyucheon features a U-shaped waterway, created in 1636, along with five graceful pavilions that further enrich the beauty of this garden.

The Gwallamjeong stands at the edge of the pond of Bandoji.

The plane of it is in the shape of an extended fan.

The floor and roof were built of curved materials which were suitable for the morphology of the pavilion.

This is characteristic of the Gwallamjeong.

Nobody knows exactly when this pavilion was built, but it is inferred that the pavilion was built any time between the end of the Joseon Dynasty and the early colonial period.

 

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Changdeokgung Palace, one of the five grand palaces of Joseon Korea, is a large palace in downtown Seoul. A UNESCO World Heritage site, for sightseeing purposes the palace has been divided into two, the main palace and the stunning Huwon garden (also known as the secret garden) at the rear. The palace was the longest-serving royal residential palace first built in 1405 by King Taejong, although now sadly only about 30% of the buildings from its peak remain. The Secret Garden is well worth visiting while at the palace, especially during the autumn when the gardens are at their most colorful.

 

Accessible from:

Jongno 3 (sam)-ga Station (Subway Line 1, 3 or 5) Exit 6 or 7.

Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 3.

 

Changdeokgung palace in Seoul, South Korea

Changdeokgung palace in Seoul, South Korea

Water lily, Changdeokgung Palace and Huwon, Seoul, South Korea on a very rainy day

Palazzo Changdeokgung - Giardini segreti, Padiglione Juhamnu.

L'accesso al Padiglione da tre porte, una maestosa centrale e due laterali decisamente modeste.

La porta centrale, Eosumun Gate, poteva essere utilizzata dalla famiglia reale , tutti gli altri dagli accessi laterali.

 

Changdeokgung Palace - Secret Gardens, Juhamnu Pavilion.

Access to the Pavilion is through three doors, a majestic central one and two decidedly modest lateral ones.

The central door, Eosumun Gate, could be used by the royal family, all the others from the side entrances.

 

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Changdeokgung palace in Seoul, South Korea

Changdeokgung Palace and Huwon (Secret Garden), Seoul, South Korea

 

Changdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbukgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many kings of the Joseon Dynasty, and is the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces. The palace grounds are comprised of a public palace area, a royal family residence building, and the rear garden. Known as a place of rest for the kings, the rear garden boasts a gigantic tree that is over 300 years old, a small pond and a pavilion.

 

The palace gained importance starting from the time of Seongjong, the 9th king of Joseon, when a number of kings began using it as a place of residence. Unfortunately, the palace was burned down by angry citizens in 1592 when the royal family fled their abode during the Japanese invasion of Korea. Thanks to Gwanghaegun, the palace was restored in 1611. Even today, it houses a number of cultural treasures, such as Injeongjeon Hall, Daejojeon Hall, Seonjeongjeon Hall, and Nakseonjae.

 

Changdeokgung Palace’s rear garden was constructed during the reign of King Taejong and served as a resting place for the royal family members. The garden had formerly been called Bukwon and Geumwon, but was renamed Biwon after King Kojong came into power. The garden was kept as natural as possible and was touched by human hands only when absolutely necessary. Buyongjeong, Buyongji, Juhabru, Eosumun, Yeonghwadang, Bullomun, Aeryeonjeong, and Yeongyeongdang are some of the many pavilions and fountains that occupy the garden. The most beautiful time to see the garden is during the fall when the autumn foliage is at its peak and the leaves have just started to fall.

 

Though it has been treasured by Koreans for centuries, Changdeokgung Palace was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage site by the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Committee in December of 1997 during the committee meeting in Naples, Italy.

 

Changdeokgung Palace was one of the places visited by the first ladies of the Seoul G20 summit during the G20 conference in Seoul in November 2010. It is one of the most historically significant attractions that represent the beauty of Korea.

Palazzo Changdeokgung - Giardino segreto, Stagno Buyongji.

Il Padiglione Buyongjeong e, a destra, un altro padiglione che veniva utilizzato per la lettura e la contemplazione.

 

Changdeokgung Palace - Secret Garden, Buyongji Pond.

The Buyongjeong Pavilion and, to the right, another pavilion that was used for reading and contemplation.

 

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Changdeokgung palace in Seoul, South Korea

The Secret Garden, Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul

Changdeokgung palace in Seoul, South Korea

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