Sungnyemun Gate
숭례문 · Seoul · Palaces & heritage
Sungnyemun Gate is Korea’s National Treasure No. 1, and its unofficial name is Namdaemun Gate. Sungnyemun Gate is the largest castle gate stone structure with an arched entrance in the middle. There’s a column on top of a platform, raising the roof, distinguishing the upper stories and lower stories of the building. Passageways for traffic are located at the east and west ends of the gate. Different from the other gates, Sungnyemun Gate’s tablet has its name written vertically. · · On February 10, 2008, Sungnyemun was destroyed by fire. After a 5-year reconstruction work, the gate was re-opened to the public again on May 4, 2013.
| Type | Palaces & heritage |
|---|---|
| Region | Seoul |
| Address | 40 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul |
Getting there
On nearby while you're here
Events run on fixed dates — check these against your own trip. Trip Planner shows everything on for the days you are in Korea.
- Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Sungnyemun Gate Guard Ceremony 2026
- Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026COSMOS BIGBANG 20TH ANNIVERSARY MEDIA EXHIBITION
- Aug 13, 2025 – Dec 31, 2026SeMA Public Space Project: A Dance That Crosses Forever
- Apr 16, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026Gana Art Collection: Beneath Technology — Scenes at the Threshold
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