South Korea: Gwanghwamun (광화문 / 光化門)

Today, I received a postcard from South Korea that features Gwanghwamun.
It's name might look intimidating to some of you, but it has 3 syllables and is pronounced as Gwang / Hwa / Mun.

Gwanghwamun is the main and largest gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. It is located at a three-way intersection at the northern end of Sejongno. As a landmark and symbol of Seoul's long histroy as the capital city during the Joseon Dynasty, the gate has under gone multople period os destruction and disrepair.

In a poll of nearly foreign 2000 visitors, it was stated that watching the changing of the guards at the main gate was their third favorite activity in Seoul. The royal changing of the guard ceremony is held in front of the main gate every hour from 10:00 to 15:00.

I think sender took this picture herself and made it into a postcard, this picture is absolutely beautiful. :) When I visited Seoul, I also visited Gwanghwamun and the guard changing ceremony was indeed one of the most memorable activities. If you were to visit South Korea one day, be sure to pay a visit to Gwanghwamun, I assure you that you will no regret your time spent there. :)

:: WalaGemini 01/06/2016

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