Bosingak (Seoul)

Korea (South) / Soul / Seoul / Gwancheol-dong, 45-6
 bell, pavilion, historic landmark
Bosingak is a large bell pavilion on Jongno street. The bell in Bosingak gives Jongno its name, which literally means \"bell street.\" It was originally constructed in 1396 but destroyed many times by both war and fire. It was designated Bosingak by Emperor Gojong in 1895.

During the Joseon Dynasty the bell was rung to announce the time, several times a day and to signal the opening and closing of the city gates as well it was used as a fire alarm.

Today the bell is rung, 33 times, only at midnight on New Year\'s Eve or on special occasions.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosingak
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Coordinates:   37°34'11"N   126°59'1"E
This article was last modified 9 years ago