[하이코리언 뉴스]창경궁은 창덕궁 바로 옆에 있는 궁으로 실제 국왕이 정치를 하던 곳은 아니었다. 대비마마와 대왕대비마마 등 왕실의 웃어른들이 생활하던 곳이다. 이곳에는 드라마나 영화로도 많이 만들어졌던 숙종 때의 인현왕후와 희대의 악녀 장희빈, 영조 때 뒤주에 갇혀 죽임을 당한 사도세자의 이야기가 담겨있다. 장희빈이 사약을 받고, 사도세자가 죽임을 당한 곳이 바로 이 창경궁이기 때문이다. 역사적으로 슬픈 일도 많았지만 장조, 정조, 순조, 헌종을 비롯한 많은 왕들이 태어난 궁으로 조선시대 궁궐의 역사를 살피는 데에 없어서는 안 될 중요한 유적 중 한 곳이다.
Changgyeonggung Palace sits right next to Changdeokgung. Government affairs were never carried out at Changgyeonggung; instead it was the residence of queen mothers and other high ranking ladies of the court. Many historical tv shows and movies have used this palace as a filming location as many famous events have occured here. The machinations of Jang Hui-bin against Queen In-hyeon during King Sukjong's rule and the sad story of Prince Sado took place here. Although many sad events took place at Changgyeonggung Palace, the palace was also the birthplace of many the Joseon Dynasty's kings. There is almost no chapter of Joseon history where Changgyeonggung does not make an appearance.
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Changgyeonggung Palace's Best Photo Spots
* Haminjeong Pavilion : The pavilion lies inside the palace. Looking out at the palace from between the pavilion's pillars makes for a beautiful sight.
* Myeongjeongmun Gate : Myeongjeongjeon Hall can be glimpsed from the gate; it's almost as if the hall is calling out a greeting to visitors at Myeongjeongmun Gate.
* Sungmundang Hall : The hall was constructed by order of the king and was built utilizing the slope of the mountain. The southern part of the hall was set with tall stones and the building blends well with the surrounding structures.
Address : 185 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Directions : Hyehwa Station (line 4) exit 4
Website : cgg.cha.go.kr
Opening Hours : 09:00~18:00 (Closed Mondays, closing time varies seasonally