Independence Gate, Symbol of Korean Independence and Resilience

941 Hyunjeo-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul (945 Xiandidiang, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul)
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Architecture

Introduction

Independence Gate is located in Independence Park, Seoul, South Korea, and was built to commemorate the defeat of the Qing Dynasty in the Sino-Japanese War and the independence of Korea from Qing rule. The gate is 14.28 meters high and 11.48 meters wide, constructed with 1,850 granite blocks, and modeled after the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. The gate was moved to its current location in 1979, 70 meters northwest of its original site.
Address
941 Hyunjeo-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul (945 Xiandidiang, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul)
Transportation
You can choose to take Subway Line 3 to Duliemen Station, and after exiting from Exit 4, you can walk for 5 minutes to reach your destination.
Phone +82-2-330-1301
Website www.eng.sdm.go.kr

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