Bosingak, A Time-Honored Bell Tower Amidst Modernity
Jong-ro 2-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (also known as Jonggak Square)
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Introduction
Bosingak Pavilion, also known as the Bosingak Bell, is a large bell pavilion located in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. During the Joseon Dynasty, the East and South Gates used the sound of the bell to signal the opening and closing of the gates. Bosingak, on the other hand, is a bell tower that was used to announce the time, with 33 strikes at 4 a.m. and 28 strikes at 10 p.m. The original bell, which suffered from wars and fires, is now preserved in the National Museum of Korea due to its cracks and inability to be struck. The bell currently hanging in Bosingak Pavilion was recast in 1985 using donations from the public. Recognizing its historical value, the South Korean government has designated Bosingak Pavilion as Treasure No. 2, making it a national treasure and an important cultural heritage site. As a result, the area around Bosingak Pavilion and Bosingak Street are named after the bell tower to indicate the presence of a bell tower in the area. Address Jong-ro 2-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (also known as Jonggak Square)
Opening hours Rest on every Monday.
The bell-ringing ceremony of the Puxing Temple usually takes place at 0:00 on December 31st.
Transportation You can choose to take subway line 1 and get off at Jonggak Station (종각역), then take exit 4 and walk for about 5 minutes.
