Hwangudan, Imperial altar in Jung District, Seoul, South Korea.
The Hwangudan features an octagonal three-story structure with stone platforms and granite walls representing Korean imperial architecture.
Emperor Gojong built this altar in 1897 to mark Korea's transition from a Chinese tributary state to an independent empire through ceremonial rituals.
The shrine contained memorial tablets for heavenly deities and King Taejo, following traditional Korean ceremonial practices of the Joseon Dynasty.
Located within the Westin Chosun Hotel grounds, visitors can reach the site through City Hall Station exits 6 or 7 on subway lines 1 or 2.
Three stone drums from 1902 display dragon patterns carved into their sides, marking the 40th year of Emperor Gojong's rule.
Location: Seoul
GPS coordinates: 37.56510,126.98000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:25
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