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| Changdeokgung Palace is composed of public official buildings, kingĄ¯s residence and a backyard garden. Changdeokgung Palace is the only palace in Korea that preserves the architectural style of the Joseon Dynasty. The garden used to be the kingĄ¯s resting area where 300-year-old trees, pond and pavilion are harmoniously situated.
Past Donhwa Gate and into the palace, Geumcheon Bridge appears at the right. Constructed during the 11th year of King Tae-JongĄ¯s (1411) reign, this stone bridge is the oldest of its kind that remains in Seoul. The entrance of Injeongjeon (the royal audience chamber) is at the end of the bridge and the ridge of this chamberĄ¯s roof is unusually decorated with flower patterns. These patterns were attached by the Japanese to disgrace the royal family and cannot be found at any other ridges. There are nine statues each on the eves of Injeongjeon. |
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