Sungnyemum and Heunginjimun Gates: A Tale of Two Gates

Heunginjimun Gate

Heunginjeimun Gate

Sungnyemun Gate

Sungnyemun Gate

Seoul has eight gates but it is the Heunginjimun Gate and the Sungnyemum Gate which stands out.  The former is the eastern gate and the latter the southern gate.  Both were destroyed many years ago but have been faithfully restored.

I went out of my way to see the Sungnyemum Gate at night and it did not disappoint.  It was magnificently illuminated and was one of most picture pretty sights I saw in Seoul.