Changdeokgung Injeong Gate

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.813

Category

Architecture

Era

조선 순조 4년(1804)

Designated year

1985

Location

종로구, 서울특별시— 서울 종로구 율곡로 99, 창덕궁 (와룡동)

Coordinates

37.578691, 126.991158

Injeongmun is the main gate of Injeongjeon, the main hall of Changdeokgung Palace. Many kings including Hyojong, Hyeonjong, Sukjong and Yeongjo of Joseon Dynasty held their coronation ceremony in this gate. Injeongmun Gate was badly damaged by a fire in 1744, but restored in 1745 and is handed down to this day. It is a one story building composed of 3-kan (a unit of measurement referring to the distance between two columns) front space and 2-kan side space. It has a hip and gable roof called paljakjibung. The gongpo that holds up the roof eaves on the pillars is set up not only on the pillars but also between them. This building style is known as dapo style. We can see all the rafters from the ceiling and its dancheong (a Korean style painting of many colors and design) is very simple. Haenggak, the gallery of the gate, extends at both ends. It retains a certain amount of Japanese style because it was renovated during Japanese Occupation. It shows clearly the dignity and majesty of the Joseon Dynasty, and along with Injeongjeon Hall, it is regarded as an important cultural asset.

Location