Daedongmun

Daedongmun

"Taedong Gate" is the eastern gate of the inner complex of the walled city of Pyongyang (Pyongyang Castle). It was originally built in the sixth century as an official Koguryo construction, and was later rebuilt in 1635. It features a granite base topped by a two-story pavilion.

It is National Treasure Number One in North Korea.

References

http://english.tour2korea.com/03Sightseeing/NorthKoreaTours/nk_cultural.asp?kosm=m3_6&konum=3

ee also

*Pot'ongmun
*List of Korea-related topics


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