Marronnier Park
| Marronnier Park | |
|---|---|
 The park in 2013 | |
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| Location | 104, Daehangno, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea[1] |
| Coordinates | 37°34′50″N 127°00′10″E / 37.580503°N 127.002807°E |
| Area | 0.5802 hectares (1.434 acres) |
| Established | April 29, 1982 |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 마로니에 공원 |
| Hanja | 마로니에 公園 |
| Revised Romanization | Maronie Gongwon |
| McCune–Reischauer | Maronie Kongwŏn |
Marronnier Park (Korean: 마로니에 공원) is a park in the Daehangno district of Seoul.
The park was designated on April 29, 1982 and is 5,802 square metres (62,450 sq ft) large.[2]
Overview[edit]
At the center of the park is a horse chestnut (marronnier) tree, of the genus Aesculus, for which the park takes its name. The Marronnier originates from the Mediterranean Sea region.[3][1] From May to June, red or white flowers bloom.
In the park is the Former Main Building of Seoul National University,[1] then Keijō Imperial University.[4][2]
Culture[edit]
Though the park is not very large it forms the center of one of Seoul's major theater districts, Daehangno, and is a popular gathering spot for the city's university students.
Location[edit]
Hyehwa-dong, Jongno-gu, near number 2 Exit Hyehwa Station of line 
.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Marronnier Park (마로니에공원)".
- ^ a b "서울의 공원". parks.seoul.go.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- ^ a b "Marronnier Park". english.visitseoul.net. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- ^ "Former Main Building of Seoul National University". Cultural Heritage Administration. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
External links[edit]
- Mention of Marronnier Park in an article on Daehangno (Seoul City Government)
- Marronnier Park (Jongno-gu official site)
- Photo
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