Monument for the 40th Anniversary of King Gojong's Enthronement
서울 고종 어극 40년 칭경기념비 · 종로구
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Monument for the 40th Anniversary of King Gojong's Enthronement4:09
Welcome, fellow historians and travelers, to a profound intersection of time here in the bustling center of Seoul. As you stand upon this pavement, I invite you to take a deep, grounding breath. …
Listen in the app2The Modern Approach: The Shadow of Kyobo Building3:34
As we begin our detailed physical exploration, I want you to position yourself carefully on the sidewalk facing the monument, but please take a brief moment to cast your gaze just behind you. Rising dizzyingly high into the sky…
Listen in the app3The Outer Perimeter Wall: The Delay of 19023:34
We have now moved away from the bustling sidewalk and are standing right along the outer perimeter wall of the monument enclosure. Reach out, if you can, and observe the traditional stonework and the tiled capping of the wall. …
Listen in the app4The Main Gate: The Desecration of Sovereignty3:20
We now stand directly before the main entrance gate of the monument enclosure. Take a moment to look at its wooden pillars, the heavy doors, and the intricate roof structure above it. …
Listen in the app5The Inner Courtyard: The Financial Paradox3:34
You have now crossed the threshold and are standing in the inner courtyard. Look around at the open space separating the main gate from the central pavilion structure. …
Listen in the app6The Protective Pavilion: A Signboard of Authority3:36
We are now standing directly beneath the eaves of the central pavilion, the structure specifically designed to house and protect the monument itself. Look up at the intricate woodwork above you. …
Listen in the app7The Monumental Stele: The Weight of Stone3:29
You are now face to face with the central artifact of this entire site: the massive stone stele of the Gojong Eogeuk Sip-nyeon Chinggyeong Ginyeombi. This towering block of carved stone rests heavily upon its base, an immovable…
Listen in the app8The Engraved Calligraphy: A Son's Tribute3:24
We have now moved as close as we can to the surface of the stele. Focus your eyes on the deeply carved, elegant characters flowing down the face of the stone. …
Listen in the app9Monument for the 40th Anniversary of King Gojong's Enthronement2:29
As we begin to step back from the pavilion and prepare to exit the precinct, we must confront the final, perhaps most telling piece of evidence regarding this monument's tragic context. You will recall that the stele was erected…
Listen in the app10Closing3:12
As you walk back out through the restored main gate, leaving the quiet courtyard and stepping back onto the bustling, modern sidewalk of Seoul, I ask you to turn around and face the monument one last time. Notice how the…
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What is Monument for the 40th Anniversary of King Gojong's Enthronement?
Monument for the 40th Anniversary of King Gojong's Enthronement is a place in 종로구 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 종로구 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 34 min 21 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.5705, 126.9775 |
| Last updated |
