Gwanghwamun Gate

Gwanghwamun Gate is the imposing main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace. It has been rebuilt several times over the years, but it remains an icon of Seoul. Its construction began in 1395 at the beginning of the Joseon Dynasty, and soon became one of the most important gates of the Joseon Dynasty because it guarded the palace. the main. Gwanghwamun consists of three arched gates. The central gate was used by the king, while the other two were used by the crown prince and royal officials. The tall granite walls of the gate serve as a platform for the wooden gate tower that overlooks the city.