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Namdaemun Gate in Seoul, South Korea illuminated at night, with blurred streaks of car lights from traffic passing in front of the historic stone and wood structure.
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Namdaemun

gate, Seoul, South Korea
Also known as: Great South Gate
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Namdaemun Gate in Seoul, South Korea illuminated at night, with blurred streaks of car lights from traffic passing in front of the historic stone and wood structure.
Seoul's Namdaemun After being destroyed by fire in 2008, Seoul's Namdaemun (ā€œGreat South Gateā€) was restored and reopened in 2013.

Namdaemun, also known as the "Great South Gate," is a historic gate located in Seoul, South Korea. It was one of the four major gates of the old city wall, which was built along the ridges of the surrounding hills. The gate's wooden superstructure was destroyed by fire in 2008, but it was rebuilt and reopened in 2013. Namdaemun is a designated national treasure and a significant landmark in Seoul. The gate is situated near the Namdaemun Market, a traditional and bustling marketplace that serves Seoul and the entire country.1

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