Marronnier Park

Park in Seoul, South Korea
37°34′50″N 127°00′10″E / 37.580503°N 127.002807°E / 37.580503; 127.002807Area0.5802 hectares (1.434 acres)EstablishedApril 29, 1982 (1982-04-29)Korean nameHangul
마로니에 공원
Hanja
마로니에 公園
Revised RomanizationMaronie GongwonMcCune–ReischauerMaronie 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

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 [ko],[1] then Keijō Imperial University.[4][2]

Culture

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

Hyehwa-dong, Jongno-gu, near number 2 Exit Hyehwa Station of line .[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Marronnier Park (마로니에공원)".
  2. ^ a b "서울의 공원". parks.seoul.go.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  3. ^ a b "Marronnier Park". english.visitseoul.net. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  4. ^ "Former Main Building of Seoul National University". Cultural Heritage Administration. Retrieved 2023-09-02.

External links

  • Mention of Marronnier Park in an article on Daehangno (Seoul City Government)
  • Marronnier Park (Jongno-gu official site)
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