Marronnier Park

Marronnier Park (Korean: 마로니에 공원) is a park in the Daehangno district of Seoul.

Marronnier Park
The park in 2013
Location104, Daehangno, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea[1]
Coordinates37.580503°N 127.002807°E / 37.580503; 127.002807
Area0.5802 hectares (1.434 acres)
EstablishedApril 29, 1982 (1982-04-29)
Korean name
Hangul
마로니에 공원
Hanja
마로니에 公園
Revised RomanizationMaronie Gongwon
McCune–ReischauerMaronie Kongwŏn

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,[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. "Destinations by Region : VisitKorea Destinations by Region Marronnier Park (마로니에공원) | Official Korea Tourism Organization".
  2. "서울의 공원". parks.seoul.go.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  3. "Marronnier Park". english.visitseoul.net. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  4. "Former Main Building of Seoul National University". Cultural Heritage Administration - English Site. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
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