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Namsan (Seoul) 
Korean name Hangul 남산 Hanja 南山 Revised Romanization Namsan McCune–Reischauer Namsan Namsan (lit. "South Mountain") is a 262-meter peak in the Jung-gu district of south central Seoul, South Korea. Although known as Mount Mongmyeok, or 목멱산, in the past, it is now commonly referred to as Namsan. It offers some hiking, recreation and views of downtown Seoul's skyline. The N Seoul Tower is located on top of Namsan.
The mountain and surrounding area is a public park maintained by the city government. It is a popular spot for a panoramic view of Seoul. It is also the location of a smoke signal station called Mongmyeoksan Bongsudae' (Mongmyeoksan Beacon Tower, Hangul: 목멱산 봉수대), which was part of an emergency communication system during early times until 1985. From 1925 to 1945 Chōsen Jingū was on Namsan.[1]
Namsan Park
See also
References
- ^ Wakabayashi, Ippei. "Ahn Jung-geun and the Cultural Public Sphere". Bunkyo University. http://www.bunkyo.ac.jp/faculty/lib/slib/kiyo/Int/it1901/it190110.pdf. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
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Coordinates: 37°32′59″N 126°59′31″E / 37.54972°N 126.99194°E
Parks in Seoul - Achasan
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- Children's Grand Park
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- Gwanghwamun Plaza
- Hunlyunwon
- Hwangudan
- Independence
- Jungmaru
- Kildong Ecological Park
- Marronnier
- Naksan
- Namsan
- Maewha
- Nadeuri
- Nakseongdae
- Olympic
- Saetmaeul
- Sajik
- Sayuksin
- Seokchon Lake
- Seongsoo
- Seoul Forest
- Tapgol
- Tancheon
- Worldcup
- Yangjae Citizens' Forest
- Yeoido
- Yeongdeungpo
- Yongsan
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