N Seoul Tower (N 서울타워) - Seoul, Korea
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N 37° 33.079 E 126° 59.298
52S E 322297 N 4157936
For centuries Namsan (South Mountain) has been the high vantage point for Seoul, Korea. The ancient fire signals have been preserved, but N Seoul Tower, rising 777 feet with its observatory offers the best views of the city.
Waymark Code: WMG59G
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Date Posted: 01/14/2013
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Namsan (South Mountain) has been an important lookout since the captial was established here in the 14th century. The tower was built in 1969, and in 1984 Namsan Park was established encompassing many acres of naturally preserved forest.
While there are trails from the base of Namsan, there are other ways to reach the summit including a funicular and roads that lead to the base of the Nam San Cable Car system which goes to the top. The observation tower is accessed only by elevator. The N' Grill is a revolving restaurant just below the observation level.
The tower is visible from most parts of the city and is lighted at night providing a colorful display, perched on Seoul's highest point. The views from here encompass all of the city and miles beyond. The observation deck is equipped with coin-operated binoculars and guide maps to help in identifying structures and features.
From the Visit Korea, the official tourism site: N Seoul Tower (N 서울타워):
"Seoul Tower opened to the public on October 15, 1980 and has since become a major tourist attraction. The 236.7m Seoul Tower sits atop Namsan Mountain (243m), Seoul Tower offers panoramic views of Seoul and the surrounding areas. The view is so stunning that many consider Seoul Tower the best tower in Asia.
Thirty years and countless visitors later, as the structure was renamed ‘N Seoul Tower.’ The letter ‘N’ stands for the tower’s ‘new’ look, which resulted from a 15 billion won remodeling in Dec 2005. With the new lighting system and changes to the tower’s overall color scheme, event coordinators can now decorate the tower for each new season or event. Currently, an ongoing lighting theme titled ‘Flower of Seoul,’ uses searchlights to light up the tower each night from 7pm to midnight."
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