Sungnyemun Gate (aka Namdaemun/South Gate) was one of the main gates of the Seoul City Wall, the fortress that encircled Hanyang, the capital of the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910).

Originally constructed in 1398(!), it’s been damaged and repaired many times sinceβ€”but remains a national treasure -S πŸ‡°πŸ‡·