World Heritage Identification Number: 816
World Heritage since: 1997
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇰🇷 Republic of Korea
Continent: Asia
UNESCO World Region: Asia and the Pacific
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Exploring the Elegance of Changdeokgung Palace Complex: A Masterpiece of Far Eastern Palace Architecture
The Changdeokgung Palace Complex, nestled within the heart of Seoul, South Korea, stands as a testament to the rich history and architectural prowess of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). This UNESCO World Heritage Site, officially recognized since 1997, offers visitors a glimpse into the lives of the royal family and their courtiers during this period.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
In the early 15th century, the King Taejong ordered the construction of a new palace at an auspicious site. A Bureau of Palace Construction was set up to create the complex, consisting of a number of official and residential buildings set in a garden that was cleverly adapted to the uneven topography of the 58-ha site. The result is an exceptional example of Far Eastern palace architecture and design, blending harmoniously with the surrounding landscape.
UNESCO Justification of the World Heritage Site
The Committee decided to inscribe this property on the basis of criteria (ii), (iii) and (iv), considering that the Changdeogung Palace Complex is an outstanding example of Far Eastern palace architecture and garden design, exceptional for the way in which the buildings are integrated into and harmonized with the natural setting, adapting to the topography and retaining indigenous tree cover.
Encyclopedia Record: Changdeokgung
Changdeokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Historic Site of South Korea, it is among the best preserved of all Korean palaces. It and its neighboring palace Changgyeonggung have together been called the "East Palace".Additional Site Details
Area: Not available
(iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
Coordinates: 37.5788888889 , 126.9911111111
