Bosingak
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Bosingak (Korean: 보신각) is a large bell pavilion on Jongno in Seoul, South Korea. The bell in Bosingak gives Jongno its name, which translates to "bell street". The pavilion was originally constructed in 1395[2] but destroyed many times by both war and fire. It was designated Bosingak by Emperor Gojong in 1895. The bell was cast in 1468.[2][1]
Bosingak | |
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General information | |
Coordinates | 37.5699°N 126.9834°E / 37.5699; 126.9834 |
Completed | 1396 |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 보신각 |
Hanja | 普信閣 |
Revised Romanization | Bosin-gak |
McCune–Reischauer | Posin'gak |
In the Joseon Dynasty, this bell was at the center of the castle town. The bell was struck to announce the opening and closing of the four gates around Seoul. At 4 am and 10 pm the bell was struck 33 times and gates were opened and closed. It was used as a fire alarm as well.[3] In modern times, the bell is rung only at midnight on New Year's Eve. Because of the massive number of people who attend this ceremony, Metro trains on Line 1 of the Seoul Subway do not stop at Jonggak Station on New Year's Eve.