Gyeongbok Palace and Mt Inwangsan
Gyeongbokgung is a royal palace located in northern Seoul, South Korea. First constructed in 1395, later burned and abandoned for almost three centuries, and then reconstructed in 1867, it was the main and largest palace of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon Dynasty.The name means "Palace" [Gung] "Greatly Blessed by Heaven" [Gyeongbok].
In the early 20th century, much of the palace was destroyed by Imperial Japan. Since then, the walled palace complex has been gradually restored back to its original form. As of 2009, roughly 40% of the original number of palace buildings still stand or have been reconstructed.
Thanks to Faye (postcrossing) for this awesome card of a Korean
palace and dino stamps!
Sent: 20 May 2014 Received: 3 June 2014 Travelled: 14 days
