Architecture in South Korea

A symbol of hope, survival, and national character, especially after it rose phoenix like from the flames.

This traditional home is a rare example of 19th-century Korean architecture.

The only wooden pagoda remaining in South Korea is part of a Buddhist temple that was established in the year 553.

The largest and oldest brick pagoda in Korea.

This tomb's name derives from a famous painting of a white horse found inside.

A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.

The site of the last royal wedding in Korea.

The supreme shrine of the state.

This pagoda was once the central feature of a Buddhist temple that no longer exists.

The world's longest bridge fountain has hundreds of nozzles that create a beautiful, illuminated spectacle.

Originally built by Japanese fishermen, this historic neighborhood has withstood the test of time.

This school was constructed in memory of Korean Confucian scholar Yi Hwang.

A traditional village rooted in the Joseon Dynasty.

Along a rail-biking route, giant insects house a two-story restaurant.

Its humdrum facade only adds to its electrifying appeal: a rooftop with panoramic views of a shapeshifting metropolis.

The darkest building on Earth was built for the snow-white scenery of the 2018 Winter Olympics.