Tapgol Park, Historical park in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.
The park contains a ten-storied marble pagoda called Wongaksa, constructed in 1467 and recognized as National Treasure Number 2 of Korea.
The site transformed from Wongaksa Buddhist temple in the 15th century to Seoul's first public park in 1897 under John McLeavy Brown's direction.
The Declaration of Independence was first read at this location in 1919, initiating the March First Movement against Japanese occupation.
Located at 99 Jongno, the park spans 1.5 hectares and includes walking paths, monuments, and bas-relief statues of Korean national figures.
The Wongaksa Pagoda features detailed marble carvings depicting Buddha's life, dragons, and lotus patterns across its three main sections.
Location: Seoul
Address: 99 종로 03140 서울특별시
Phone: +82027310534
Website: https://heritage.go.kr/heri/cul/culSelectDetail.do?VdkVgwKey=13,03540000,11&pageNo=5_2_1_0
GPS coordinates: 37.57110,126.98800
Latest update: May 12, 2025 09:12
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