In previous posting, I posted Deoksugung having the sad history of collapse of dynasty.
Eventhought it had very sad history, it has very important meaning in offering the healing space for people.
Other palaces are located near the mountain BukAk which is the background mountain.
In Korean architecture, the circumstances were exceptionally important.
Especially in building the capital city at the first stage of the dynasty, the Feng Shui was very important.
Background of the palace must be a mountain, and there must be a small mountain in front of the capital and the palace, this mountain was called An san of meaning ‘safe’
There must be a river in front of the capital. In this respect, Seoul seemed the ideal place for the new dynasty.
In fact, Choson is the only dynasty had lasted for more than 500 years since 14century.
It could be thanks to the location of the capital, whether you believe or not.
What I’d like to say in this posting is Deoksugung is so nice place in downtown.
In two respects, the scenery of Deoksugung is special
The first one is the scene of the building from the old palace.
This subtle contrast makes people so comfortable.
I don’t know where this comfort comes from.
But what I could tell you is that I have felt comfort whenever I am staying in Deoksugung.
Of course, this kinds of feeling is very personal. Some one might feel nervous in other hands.
