Bosingak, Bell pavilion in Jongno District, South Korea
The three-meter bronze bell within Bosingak Pavilion weighs 20 tons and stands as a central structure on Jongno Street in Seoul.
Built in 1396 during the Joseon Dynasty, the pavilion contained a bell that rang 33 times at dawn and 28 times at night to signal gate operations.
The bell design incorporates three cosmic elements: the upper section represents heaven, the middle part symbolizes humanity, and the base depicts earth.
Located at Jonggak Station on Seoul Subway Line 1, the pavilion remains accessible daily except Mondays and features wheelchair-friendly facilities.
The original bell from 1468 now resides in the National Museum of Korea, while a replica rings annually during New Year celebrations.
Location: Jongno District
GPS coordinates: 37.56990,126.98340
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:10
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