Statue of King Sejong
세종대왕 동상 · 서울특별시
This statue is located in Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul.
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Statue of King Sejong3:16
Welcome to the dynamic capital of South Korea, a sprawling metropolis where the echoes of antiquity harmonize beautifully with the relentless pulse of the twenty first century. I am delighted to be your scholarly guide today as…
Listen in the app2The Plaza of the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History3:04
We begin our physical walking tour standing just outside the imposing architecture of the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History. Before we cross over into the main thoroughfare of the central plaza, I want you to stand…
Listen in the app3Approaching the Gwanghwamun Square Entrance2:52
As we step away from the museum precinct and enter the southern edge of the grand plaza, the sheer monumental scale of the space immediately commands your utmost attention. You are now walking into one of the most significant and…
Listen in the app4The Pedestal and the Golden Figure2:50
We have now arrived directly at the base of the monumental Statue of King Sejong. Standing beneath this colossal bronze artwork, crane your neck upward and take a long moment to study the king's carefully sculpted visage. …
Listen in the app5The Hunminjeongeum Monument and Graphic Area2:44
Take a few steps away from the immediate base of the statue and look down at the ground surrounding us, as well as the beautifully engraved panels adjacent to the monument. Here, you will find intricate floor graphics and stone…
Listen in the app6The Angbuilgu Hemispherical Sundial2:39
Let us now proceed just a short distance in front of the grand statue, where several intricate bronze instruments are proudly displayed for public viewing. We will stop first at the remarkable hemispherical device resembling a…
Listen in the app7The Honcheoni Armillary Sphere2:33
Just a few paces away from the fascinating sundial, you will find another extraordinary piece of fifteenth century scientific apparatus. Step right up to this mesmerizing assembly of interlocking bronze rings and central globes,…
Listen in the app8The Path Toward Gyeongbokgung Palace2:34
Now, I want you to turn your back to the grand bronze statue and look directly northward, following the wide, straight pedestrian path that stretches majestically ahead of us. At the end of this sweeping visual corridor, you will…
Listen in the app9Closing2:41
As we conclude our extensive and deeply historical exploration of the King Sejong Statue and its surrounding landscape, let us take a quiet moment to reflect on the immense journey we have just undertaken. We began by observing…
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What is Statue of King Sejong?
Statue of King Sejong is a place in 서울특별시 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 서울특별시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 25 min 13 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.5728, 126.9769 |
| Last updated |
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