Pavilions - The Seoul Guide

Bosingak Belfry

Located in the heart of Insadong is Bosingak Belfry. This historic bell pavilion, or bell tower, stands out in a sea of modern skyscrapers in the Jongno District. The Jongno District gets its name from Jongno, a major road which runs west to east through the heart of central Seoul.

Mangwonjeong Pavilion

Mangwonjeong Pavilion is a historic pavilion in Seoul, originally built in 1424 during the Joseon Dynasty by Grand Prince Hyoryeong. The pavilion seen today dates back to 1989, as a flood destroyed the original in 1925. Grand Prince Hyoryeong, King Sejong's older brother, built a villa at the site in 1424. King Sejong, also known as Sejong the Great, was the fourth ruler of the Joseon Dynasty and reigned from 1418 to 1450.

Segeomjeong Pavilion

Segeomjeong Pavilion is a pavilion located on Hongjecheon Stream at the base of Mount Bugaksan in northwest Seoul. Due to its location, surrounded by nature, and built on a stream, the pavilion has been mentioned in many literary works, poems, and essays over the years. While historians aren't exactly sure when the pavilion was first built, its history dates back hundreds of years.