Dongdaemun Gate
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Forts & citadels

Dongdaemun Gate

Seoul, South Korea

Dongdaemun Gate, or Heunginjimun, was completed in 1398 and stands as a reminder of Seoul’s ancient walls. Its impressive stone structure and night-time illumination invites a closer look at Korea’s storied past.

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Best time
Evening
Best months
Apr–May, Sep–Oct

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