Tapgol Park (탑골공원) - Sightseeing - Korea travel and tourism information

Tapgol Park (탑골공원)

Explanation

Tapgol Park is the first modern park in Seoul. Having been the site of the Buddhist temple of Wongaksa Temple since 1467, the land was turned into a park in 1897. The park has a significant presence in Korean history, being the place where the March 1 Independence Movement began in 1919. One can find historical sites that hearken back to the struggle, such as the Palgakjeong Pavilion, the center of the movement; cultural heritage sites such as the Ten-story Stone Pagoda of Wongaksa Temple Site and the Stele for the Construction of Daewongaksa Temple at Wongaksa Temple Site; and monuments such as the independence movement relief plate, murals, the statue of Son Byeong-hee, and the statue of Han Yong-un.

Inquiry

+82-2-731-0534

Information Use

Experience Guide : Not available

Contact and Information : +82-2-731-0534

Parking facilities : Available

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

Hours : March-October: 09:00-18:00 / December-February: 09:00-17:00

More information

Available Facilities
Ten-story Stone Pagoda of Wongaksa Temple Site, Palgakjeong Pavilion, independence movement relief plate, statue of Son Byeong-hee, etc.

Admission Fees
Free

Restrooms
Available

Location

99, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Directions