King Sejong built the palace in the mid-15th century for his father, King Taejong, and it was first named Suganggung. King Seongjong renovated and enlarged it in 1483 and renamed it Changgyeonggung. The article calls it a Joseon-dynasty palace and does not name a style or architect.
The main gate, Honghwamun, faces east. Myeongjeongjeon, which the article calls the oldest main hall of the Seoul palaces, is a single story on an elevated stone yard, smaller than other palaces' halls because it was the queen's living quarters. Munjeongjeon faces south, which is unusual in Korea. The twin-arched Okcheongyo Bridge was built in 1483.
The Imjin War destroyed many structures in 1592, and Honghwamun and Myeongjeongjeon were rebuilt in 1616. Japanese authorities largely demolished the palace in the early 20th century to create a park. Munjeongjeon was restored in 1986. The article gives no visiting details.
Comments