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"Dongdaemun Gate, also known as Heungingjimun gate, is one of the most visited places around here. It is an ancient monument, located at the outer wall of the Seoul Fortress. When it was built, three more gates – as large as this gate – and four other small gates completed the structure of the huge Seoul fortress around the city. Since the gates have a meaningful name attached to it written in Hangeul characters, this East gate was initially named as Heunginmun Gate, to indicate ‘benevolence’. However, Hangeul ‘Ji’ – signifying good energy - was added in the name, making it Heunginjimun gate. It has an ongsung, semicircular in shape, which is nothing but a small castle, that is built in front of the original one so that it offers extra and wholesome protection. This ongsung makes the gate a special one when compared to other gates. The entire structure might not serve its original purpose, but it has found another purpose – that of being an excellent tourist destination! "
" Heunginjimun Gate, also known as Dongdaemun Gate, is a significant historical landmark in Seoul, designated as treasure no. 1 by the Korean government. Built during the Joseon Dynasty, it was one of eight city gates along the Seoul City Wall, serving as the main eastern gate. The gate is renowned for its stunning architecture, especially striking when illuminated at night. This gate appeared in the Kdrama Memories of the Alhambra (2018-2019)."
"Heunginjimun Gate was originally built in 1396 during the reign of King Taejo. It served as the eastern gate of the Fortress Wall of Seoul, designed to protect the city and its essential government facilities."

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