Bosingak Belfry (보신각 터)

  • Bosingak Belfry (보신각 터)
  • Bosingak Belfry (보신각 터)
  • Bosingak Belfry (보신각 터)
  • Bosingak Belfry (보신각 터)
  • Bosingak Belfry (보신각 터)
  • Bosingak Belfry (보신각 터)
  • Bosingak Belfry (보신각 터)
  • Bosingak Belfry (보신각 터)
  • Bosingak Belfry (보신각 터)
  • Bosingak Belfry (보신각 터)
  • Bosingak Belfry (보신각 터)

Explanation

Bosingak Belfry is also known as Jonggak. It was the site in which a large bell, used to keep the time in Seoul, was found during the Joseon period (1392-1897). Bosingak Belfry was burned down during the Korean War (1950-1953) and was reconstructed in 1979. The original bell was moved to the Gyeongbokgung Palace, and a new bell was forged in 1985. At midnight, January 1, the bell at the Bosingak Belfry is rung to welcome the new year. Many people gather around the belfry to make a wish for their new year.


Inquiry

+82-2-2133-2641


Homepage

tour.jongno.go.kr


Information Use

Experience Guide : Bell-ringing ceremony

Contact and Information : +82-2-735-8688

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Hours : Open 24 hr


More information

Admission Fees
Free

Interpretation Services Offered
Not available

Location

54, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul