Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Tapgol Park

This park is across the street from the hotel where we snag free parking spots at, on the days we visit Seoul. As we drove past on our last visit, I noticed a pagoda that I had seen pictured on tourist sites. As it was en route to the subway station, we spent some time there, looking at the statues, and other historical monuments on display.

This park is where the Declaration of Independence was read. The name -Tapgol - means Pagoda Park. Its a fitting name, since one of the oldest pagodas in Korea is here.
Ten story Pagoda from 1467, which is made of marble. It is on display behind a glass enclosure (below).




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