Gyeongsang gamyeong Park Daegu

Gyeongsang gamyeong Park Daegu

Daegu is fast becoming one of the moss frequently visited places in South Korea, what with people from all over the world coming here to discover the wonders of this ancient land. There are many places of interest in and around Daegu that draws these tourists, such as ancient heritage buildings, stupas, pagodas, religious halls, and temples etc. There are also parks and resorts that attract people to this wonderful land. One such tourist attraction here is the Gyeongsang-gamyeong Park, Daegu.

The Gyeongsang-gamyeong Park, Daegu, used to be a local administrative centre during the Chosun dynasty, where the administration of the Gyeongsang province was carried out. It was the first site of the Gyeongsang-gamyeong, or the office of the Governor of the Gyeongsang province, equipped in 1596, when it served as the center of administration, jurisdiction and military affairs in the Gyeongsang province.

The Gyeongsang-gamyeong Park, Daegu, covers an area of 16, 000 square meters, and was the place where the Gyeongsangbukdo government building was located from 1910 to 1965. The park was built as the Jung-ang Park in 1970. In October 1997, the park was re-opened as Gyeongsang-gamyeong Park, Daegu, with various amenities, so as to preserve this historical place forever.

The Gyeongsang-gamyeong Park, Daegu has various historical buildings scattered around the park. The gates are exquisitely made, and so are the ancient-style pavilions. Within the park are a green forest, many types of beautiful flowers, a clean wide grass ground, a fountain, a number of peaceful walks and a lot of benches where people can sit and relax.

The major heritage buildings located within the Gyeongsang-gamyeong Park, Daegu, are –

  -  Seonhwadang Hall – The former office building of the Governor
  -  Jingcheonggak Hall – The former residence of the governor

The Gyeongsang-gamyeong Park, Daegu is located at the following address –

Gyeongsang-gamyeong Park, Daegu
21, Pojeong-dong,
Jung-gu,
Daegu.

Getting to the Gyeongsang-gamyeong Park, Daegu is not very difficult. All one needs to do is to take City Bus No. 105, 242, 306, 402, or 704, and get off at the Jungangno Station of the subway line 1, and then walk for about five minutes in the direction of the MMC Mangyeonggwan Cinema.

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