The story
Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace is the city’s most storied royal residence, first constructed in the 1300s, razed during the Japanese occupation, and meticulously rebuilt in the mid‑1900s. Today it commands an imposing presence with a vast courtyard and a serene lake tucked behind the main halls—a scenic landmark that marries centuries of Korean heritage with modern restoration.
Travel creator Luigi Gramma called it “much bigger than I expected,” singling out the courtyard and the lake as standout features. His reaction captures what most first‑time visitors feel: a sense of awe at the scale and the palpable history that surrounds every gate and pavilion. For anyone tracing Seoul’s royal past, Gyeongbokgung remains the essential, grand introduction.
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What creators say
1 creator has covered Gyeongbokgung Palace. Most active: Luigi Gramma
The most famous royal palace in Seoul, built in the 1300s, destroyed by the Japanese and rebuilt in the mid-1900s — much bigger than I expected, with a huge courtyard and a beautiful lake behind it.
