Donhwamun

Donhwamun Gate is the main gate at the entrance to Changdeokgung Palace. It was originally built in 1412 during the twelfth year of King Taejong's reign. The gate was destroyed and set on fire by the Japanese during the Imjin War in 1592. It was rebuilt and restored to its original appearance. The current period was between 1607 and 1609 during the reign of King Gwanghaegun. The gate has a simple two-story wooden design, and the passages that visitors use today were constructed in the 1890s and originally used only by royal chariots. Today, the gate remains one of the oldest existing main palace gates.