Description of the attraction
Unhyun Palace, also known as the Royal Residence of Unhyeonggun, is located in Jongno-Gu, one of the northern districts of Seoul city. The palace was formerly the seat of Li Ha Eun, the prince-regent who ruled for his minor son Kojong from 1863-1873. Kojong lived in this palace from birth until he was 12 years old. Today, Unhyun Palace is open to the public as a museum.
The history of the palace dates back to the 14th century. The early buildings of the complex were destroyed, but several structures survived. A little later, the complex began to be restored and completed, it became much larger, and one could get to the palace through one of the four gates.
Despite the fact that during the Japanese occupation the palace was taken away from the descendants of Lee Ha Eun, in 1948 it was returned to them. In 1993, the palace came under the control of the city of Seoul, restoration work began, which lasted about three years. The palace has been restored to almost its original form.
Today, the palace complex is not as large as it used to be: part of the territory houses the Duxung Women's University, and there is an Unhyun kindergarten.
From the buildings of the palace complex, Norakdan remained - the largest building of the palace complex, in which the wedding of King Kojong and Queen Ming took place. In Noandan, important guests were received, men rested here (Norakdan was considered the female half). King Kojong's parents lived in Herodan after he got married. There is a complex where servants and guards lived.
