Unhyeongung Royal Residence
서울 운현궁
History · 464 Samil-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Nearby stations and stops
- Anguk (Line 3) · straight-line 147m
- Jongno 3(sam)ga (Tapgol Park) (Line 5) · straight-line 519m
- Bus stop 안국역2번출구앞 · straight-line 123m
- Bus stop 운현궁 · straight-line 127m
Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31
Source: Korea National Railway urban rail station information · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations
- Admission
- Not provided
- Hours
- April-October: 09:00–19:00 / November-March: 09:00-18:00* Last admission 30 minutes before closing. Refer to the offical website for updates.
- Closed
- Mondays (closed the next business day if Monday is a holiday)
- Parking
- No parking
- Not available
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2026-02-11 · Collected: Not provided
Located near the Gyeongbokgung Palace, Unhyeongung Palace was a residence of royalty in Joseon period. It was the place where Gojong (1582-1919, reign 1864-1907), king of Joseon (1392-1897) and emperor of the Korean Empire (1897-1910), was born in, as well as the place where Heungseon Daewongun (1821-1898), his father, had resided in. Buildings include Noandang Hall, Norakdang Hall, and Irodang Hall. The Royal Residence offers programs like traditional weddings and traditional culture experiences, while the exhibition hall showcases Joseon-era artifacts.
In the area
Royal Palaces 6 of 71 attractions in Jongno-gu
Similar places nearby
- Changdeokgung Palace Complex [UNESCO World Heritage Site] · 307m
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- Gyeongbokgung Palace · 918m
- Gyeonghuigung Palace · 1.8km
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- Birth Home of Queen Jeongsun · Chungcheongnam-do
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- Yongheunggung Palace · Incheon
- Goesan Historic House of Song Byeong-il · Chungcheongbuk-do
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI