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Eaves of Korea

Eaves of Korea.this photo was taken at the Namhansanseong Fortress, South Korea. Approaching to this built structure does not require any permission such as Ticket or fee. it's open on public. it's the Korean's traditionally gathering place from ancient Koreans

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Traditional wooden houses in village, Yangdong, Gyeongju, South Korea

Yangdong Folk Village (Yangdong Village of Gyeongju) is a traditional village from the Joseon Dynasty. The village is located in Gangdong-myeon, sixteen kilometers northeast of Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, along the Hyeongsan River. Mt. Seolchang stands to the north of the village. The village is designated as Important Folklore Materials No. 189 by the South Korean government. The size, degree of preservation, numerous cultural assets, traditionalism, beautiful natural setting all contribute to the importance of Yangdong Village. It is also a fine example of the yangban, Korean aristocracy, lifestyle and Neo-Confucian traditions. The village is listed by the South Korean government with UNESCO as a World Heritage site with Hahoe Folk Village in 2010

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Changdeokgung Palace, UNESCO World Heritage, Seoul Korea

Changdeokgung Palace is the most well-preserved and the most beautiful of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces in Seoul Korea. The palace grounds are comprised of a public palace area, a royal family residence buildings, and the rear garden. Known as a place only for the royal family, also known as a??The Secret gardena??. Changdeokgung Palace is very graceful and glamorous but they are well contained from being too fancy. Architects of Joseon Dynasty had emphasized more on shapes of lines and proportions of buildings rather than colors, sizes and ornaments. Especially buildings of Changdeokgung were beautifully located according to the natural topography of the area. Architects of Joseon Dynasty always had tried to minimize damages of natural environments. Changdeokgung Palace remains as the highlight of Joseon Dynastya??s superb architecture. Changdeokgung Palace was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage site by the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Committee in 1997

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