Jongno-gu, Korea, Republic Of
99 Jong-ro, Jongno 2(i)-ga
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Nice time to visit Tapgol Park in autumn. The foliage and trees here gets a good autumn colors. The weather is great today with sunshine, brings a warm 13C temperature
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Beautiful small park. After lunch we sit here to enjoy the calm between the touristic streets who sorround the place. There are an old pagoda and you can see how people pray in front.
In comparison to other parks and palaces, this quaint park disappointed. Of course if historical significance are the surving stone carving of the column on the turtle and the remains of a column of a destroyed pagoda. The octagonal pagoda in the centre is a meeting place for the many elderly men who socialize in the park. Outside the park wall, on the Bukchon village side, are many tables with the guys playing board games ( looks similar to Ma-jong)- fascinating to watch, but unhappy with photos being taken
Little park with statues. Rational Korean dance just outside. Very lively.
Nothing particularly spectacular here with an old relic, octagonal shelter and stone pillars. A really small park. However, the vibe here is pretty good, with locals chilling out in the shade and doing execises. Outside the walls, there is a place with lots of uncles playing chess.
Tagpol Park is a city park in Jongno area not far from the Jongmyo Shrine. Also referred to as Pagoda Park, this is an important historical location in Seoul with several interesting things to see. The park is open from 6am to 8pm daily. Here you can see the 15th century, Wongaksa Pagoda. This is a 10-storey marble structure and an important national treasure which is encased in a glass building and supported by scaffolding. It is similar to the Gyeongcheonsa Pagoda you can see at the National Museum of Korea. You will also find pavilion covering the historic Monument of Wongaksa, a tortoise with a pillar on its shell created in 1471. There are a number of bas relief murals lining the inner wall of the park. These are images of Korean patriots and the proclamation of Independence, which was recited here at Tagpol Park during the important March 1st Movement in 1919. Other figures, sculptures and open park space can be found here at Tagpol Park, making this a nice add-on place to visit if you are planning spend time at the nearby UNESCO World Heritage site - Jongmyo Shrine. You can comfortably see the historical attractions here in 15-20 minutes and be on your way.
Maybe a bit too touristic, with many chinise groups around for shopping, but the food is still great. I recommend the noodle alley.
Hístorical garden in downtown Jongro.
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