The second photography installment from my tripping last week comes from Deoksu Palace in downtown Seoul. Deoksu Palace (or Deoksugung : 덕수궁 : 德壽宮) is the former residence of Korean royalty on and off until Japanese occupation in 1910. One of Korea’s last kings, Gojong, lived on the site and oversaw the construction of several Western-style buildings on the site.
It’s a beautiful location filled with terrific architecture, and well worth the look if you are a fan of Korean architecture. I can’t believe I took five years to visit the place! Photos are below with the full set located on my Facebook page.
Changing of the guards ceremony at Daehanmun, the entrance to Deoksugung
Impressive columns on the Western-style building
Art Museum building, another example of Western architecture on site
As you can see, Autumn's a beautiful time to visit Deoksugung
Traditional and modern architecture blend in central Seoul
Guards in readiness for their next ceremony
