Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] [ ]
서울 선릉과 정릉 [유네스코 세계유산]
Seoul
Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs are located near COEX in Gangnam. It comprises two tombs: Seolleung Royal Tomb, which houses the remains of King Seongjong (1457-1495, r. 1470-1495) and his wife Queen Jeonghyeon (1462-1530) of the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), and Jeongneung Royal Tomb, which houses King Jungjong (1488-1544, r. 1506-1544), Seongjong’s son. The Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs History Center details the historical significance of the tomb, while the complex also serves as a park within the city.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization
Details
- Address
- 1 Seolleung-ro 100-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
- Website
- royaltombs.cha.go.kr
