Park
Tapgol Park
탑골공원
Official name
About this place
Tapgol Park is the first modern park in Seoul. Having been the site of the Buddhist temple of Wongaksa Temple since 1467, the land was turned into a park in 1897. The park has a significant presence in Korean history, being the place where the March 1 Independence Movement began in 1919. One can find historical sites that hearken back to the struggle, such as the Palgakjeong Pavilion, the center of the movement; cultural heritage sites such as the Ten-story Stone Pagoda of Wongaksa Temple Site and the Stele for the Construction of Daewongaksa Temple at Wongaksa Temple Site; and monuments such as the independence movement relief plate, murals, the statue of Son Byeong-hee, and the statue of Han Yong-un.
- Address
- 99, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Korean address
- 서울특별시 종로구 종로 99 (종로2가)
- Opening hours
- March-October: 09:00-18:00 / December-February: 09:00-17:00
- Closed days
- N/A (Open all year round)
