창덕궁의 부족한 주거 공간을 보충하기 위해 세워진 궁. 임진왜란으로 경복궁이 소실된 후 창덕궁과 함께 메인 궁 역할을 했다. 경복궁과 창덕궁보다 규모는 작지만 수수하고 절제된 아름다움을 갖추고 있다. 산과 언덕 지형을 살려 건물이 지어져 자연 친화적이다. 창덕궁과 담장을 두고 맞닿아 있어 함께 둘러보는 것을 추천. 율곡로 육교를 건너면 종묘까지도 이어진다.
A palace built to supplement the insufficient residential space of Changdeokgung. After Gyeongbokgung was destroyed during the Japanese invasions of Korea, it served as the main palace together with Changdeokgung. Although it is smaller in scale than Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung, it possesses a humble and restrained beauty. The buildings are constructed to embrace the mountainous and hilly terrain, making them eco-friendly. It's recommended to tour this palace together with Changdeokgung since they are adjacent to each other, separated by a wall. Crossing Yulgok-ro overpass will even lead to Jongmyo Shrine.
A palace built to make up for the lack of residential space in Changdeokgung Palace. After Gyeongbokgung Palace was burned down during the Japanese invasions of Korea, it served as the main palace along with Changdeokgung Palace. It is smaller than Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace, but has a simple and understated beauty. The building was built taking advantage of the mountain and hill topography, making it eco-friendly. It is adjacent to Changdeokgung Palace with a wall, so it is recommended to explore it together. Crossing the Yulgok-ro overpass leads to Jongmyo Shrine.