Bosingak Belfry
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Historic site in Jongno. Open 24 hours. Plan about 1.5 hours. 3 min walk from Jonggak Station.
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Hours
Mon24 h
Tue24 h
Wed24 h
Thu24 h
Fri24 h
Sat24 h
Sun24 h
Time to plan
Plan about 1.5 hours.
Nearest stations
3 min walk from Jonggak Station (Line 1)
8 min walk from Euljiro 1(il)-ga (Industrial Bank of Korea) Station (Line 2)
11 min walk from Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5)
Address
54, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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About
Information: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI)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.
Pairs well with
Within a 20-minute walk.
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