Sungnyemun gate with its two-storey wooden pavilion on a stone base and restored wall sections, office towers behind.

Free entry

Sungnyemun

Sungnyemun, also called Namdaemun, is the southern main gate of the Joseon-era Seoul City Wall, first built in 1398 and rebuilt in 1447. A two-storey wooden pavilion stands on a stone base pierced by an arched passage; after an arson fire destroyed much of the woodwork in 2008, the gate was restored and reopened in 2013.

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Price: Free entry

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sungnyemun free?

Yes. Entry to Sungnyemun is free.

Free entry

Free entry — no ticket needed

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