Changdeok Palace, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

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Changdeok Palace, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Originally built in the 15th century by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty it was used as a secondary residence. Following the destruction of Gyeongbukgung palace during the Japanese invasion in the 1590s, Changdeokgung was rebuilt and became the primary royal residence until 1872.

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Size: 5504px × 3669px
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Photo credit: © Cecilia Colussi / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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