April 19th National Cemetery (국립4.19민주묘지)

Explanation

Located at the foot of Bukhansan Mountain, the April 19th National Cemetery was established in memory of the 224 people who lost their lives during the 4.19 Revolution in 1960. The cemetery features a memorial hall and a traditional wooden structure that houses the grave of the historic figure Yu Yeongbong.

At the cemetery is a pond surrounded by sculptures such as "Symbolic Door," "Roots of Democracy," and "Sparks of Justice" and a memorial tower bearing an inscription for the brave patriots who lost their lives during the revolution. Groves of pine, juniper, yew, and maple trees and the well-kept hiking path add a natural charm to the overwhelming ambiance of peace and serenity. Many people visit to see the spring blossoms in May, and throughout the year to take in the glorious scene of the sunset over Bukhansan Mountain.

Inquiry

+82-2-996-0419

Homepage

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Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-996-0419

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : [Cemetery] N/A (Open all year round)
[Memorial Hall] Mondays (closed next day if Monday is a public holiday)

Hours : [Cemetery] March-October 06:00-18:00 / November-February 07:00-18:00

[Memorial Hall] March-October 09:30-17:30 / November-February 09:30-16:30

More information

Restrooms
Available

Available Facilities
[Main facilities/landmarks]
4.19 Revolution Memorial, memorial monument, memorial altar, exhibition hall, walking path, etc.

- Exhibition hall
1F: Exhibition on background and unfolding of 4.19 Revolution
2F: Exhibition of historical artifacts from the 4.19 Revolution
- Theater seminar room

Admission Fees
Free

Location

17, 4.19-ro 8-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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