Jung-gu · Historic site

Hwangudan Altar

환구단

The 1897 altar where an emperor rose

Where Gojong proclaimed the Korean Empire and performed the rite to heaven in 1897; its octagonal shrine now hides among downtown towers behind a grand hotel.

Nearest station

Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station · 4 min walk

Hours

Daily 07:00 - 21:00

Phone

+82-2-3396-5880