Category
page 1Buildings and structures completed in 1396
Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
church in Venice
Seoul City Wall
invasion barrier wall(s) surrounding downtown area of Seoul, South Korea built 1396-1398
Donuimun
Donuimun (), sometimes called the West Gate or Seodaemun (), was one of the Eight Gates of Seoul in Seoul, South Korea. The gate served as the western opening to the Fortress Wall that surrounded the city during the Joseon period.
Changuimun
Changuimun (; also known as Northwest Gate) is one of the Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon period. The gate is also known as Buksomun () and Jahamun ().
Bosingak
thumb|The Bosingak bell (Treasure No 2. South Korea|ROK)
Bosingak () is a large bell pavilion on Jongno in Seoul, South Korea. The bell in Bosingak gives Jongno its name, which translates to "bell street". The pavilion was originally constructed in 1395 but destroyed many times by both war and fire. It was designated Bosingak by Emperor Gojong in 1895. The bell was cast in 1468.
Sukjeongmun
Sukjeongmun (; also known as North Gate) is one of the Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon period. The gate is also known as Bukdaemun (). It was built north of Seoul behind Gyeongbokgung. It was rarely used. It was only used in ceremonious and symbolic functions. In order to visit, identification such as a passport is required for access.
Hyehwamun
Hyehwamun (), also known as Northeast Gate, is one of the Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon period. The gate is also known as Dongsomun ().
Gwanghuimun
Gwanghuimun (; also known as Southeast Gate) is one of The Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon period. The gate is also known as Namsomun (). It was originally called Sugumun ().