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Koryo Museum |
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| It means the
Koryo Songkyunkwan, the supreme education organ in the
Koryo Dynasty. It covers an area of 2 hecares with 12
main buildings and 6 subsidiary buildings. The Koryo Museum
was buildt here. The quiet surrondings with the famous
pagodas and monuments offer a relaxing atmosphere. |
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Mausoleum of Wanggon |
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| It is situated at the foot of Mt. Songak 6km north of the city centre. As the mausoleum of the founder king of Koryo which existed for 475 years from 918 to 1392, it is one of the valuable historical remains showing a time honored history and culture of the Korean Nation.
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Pakyon Falls |
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| As one of the three famous falls of Korea, Pakyon is situated about 25km north of the city centre. In the upper part of the falls 37m high is the Pakyon Pool(8m in diameter). Below the falls is the Komo Pool. The Pomsa Pavilion on the east hill awaits the visitors.
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Sonjuk Bridge |
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| The Sonjuk Bridge
is a small , less-observed bridge being situated at the
south foot of Mt. Janam. The stone bridge has enjoyed
the attention through generations, because it is the place
where Jong Mong Ju, the loyal retainer of the last Koryo
Dynasty was sunk down by Ri Song Gye, the founder of Chosun
Dynasty. This became a historical bridge which hastened
the replacement of the Koryo Dynasty by the Chosun Dynasty. |
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