Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Changdeokgung Palace Complex


Brief Description

In the early 15th century, the King Taejong ordered the construction of a new palace at an auspicious site. A Bureau of Palace Construction was set up to create the complex, consisting of a number of official and residential buildings set in a garden that was cleverly adapted to the uneven topography of the 58-ha site. The result is an exceptional example of Far Eastern palace architecture and design, blending harmoniously with the surrounding landscape.

Seoul
N37 32 60 E126 58 60
Date of Inscription: 1997
Criteria: (ii)(iii)(iv)
Ref: 816

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