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The '''Jangeomhan Gungjeon Imperial Complex''' has been the main residence of the [[Emperor of Metzetta|Emperor]] of [[Metzetta]] since 1394, when [[Lon Lo|Emperor Lo]] moved there. It is located in [[Hanzeong|Hanzeong's]] Socheon District. The complex houses many buildings, including residences and government offices, and is flanked by the [[Emperor's Gardens]]. | The '''Jangeomhan Gungjeon Imperial Complex''' has been the main residence of the [[Emperor of Metzetta|Emperor]] of [[Metzetta]] since 1394, when [[Lon Lo|Emperor Lo]] moved there. It is located in [[Hanzeong|Hanzeong's]] Socheon District. The complex houses many buildings, including residences and government offices, and is flanked by the [[Emperor's Gardens]]. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
1394. | 1394. | ||
== Buildings == | == Buildings == | ||
The imperial complex consists of 330 buildings for use by the Imperial Family, governments officials, the Imperial Guard and several tourist attractions. The interiors of some buildings are kept highly secret as a matter of national security, however the general layout of the complex is public knowledge. In addition to these structures there are also several helipads on the grounds for receiving visiting heads of state and for occasional use by the Emperor. | The imperial complex consists of 330 buildings for use by the Imperial Family, governments officials, the Imperial Guard and several tourist attractions. The interiors of some buildings are kept highly secret as a matter of national security, however the general layout of the complex is public knowledge. In addition to these structures there are also several helipads on the grounds for receiving visiting heads of state and for occasional use by the Emperor. | ||
=== Gates === | === Gates === | ||
There are six gates through which the imperial complex can be accessed. | There are six gates through which the imperial complex can be accessed. | ||
=== THRONE HALL === | === THRONE HALL === | ||
=== EXECUTIVE OFFICES === | === EXECUTIVE OFFICES === | ||
=== Hwangsil Geojuji === | |||
The Imperial Residence, housing the Emperor and their immediate family (typically their spouse and children, though formerly siblings also lived with the Emperor). The residence boasts 64 rooms spread over 3 floors, including a basement level. It has three main wings; a residential wing of private apartments consisting of 20 rooms; a wing of 32 office rooms; and a wing of 10 rooms dedicated to guest receptions. | |||
=== IMPERIAL | === BANQUET PAVILION === | ||
=== IMPERIAL GUARD BUILDING === | |||
=== | === Myeongye Geoju === | ||
The oldest residence standing in the complex, originally the Emperor's private quarters before the construction of the Hwangsil Geojuji. Now it is always offered first to the Emperor's mother if she is still alive, and usually to siblings or children of the Emperor if not, though favoured aunts, uncles and cousins have also been offered the residence. It consists of 39 rooms decorated in the traditional Metzettan style. | |||
=== | === Salanghaneun Geojuji === | ||
Additional residence. | |||
=== | === Meosjin Geojuji === | ||
Additional residence. | |||
=== SHRINE PAVILION === | === SHRINE PAVILION === | ||
=== Sajeogin Jeongwon === | === Sajeogin Jeongwon === | ||
Private gardens. | Private gardens. | ||
=== Uahan Doseogwan === | === Uahan Doseogwan === | ||
Imperial library. | Imperial library. | ||
=== Imperial Household Hospital === | === Imperial Household Hospital === | ||
Hospital. | Hospital. | ||
=== SALMA SHRINE === | |||
=== | === Gungjeon Bagmulgwan === | ||
The palace museum, open to tourists and the general public. The building was once staff residences but nowadays staff live offsite to facilitate a better work-life balance. It is located within the first gate so as to keep visitors away from the more secure areas of the complex. There are sections for both historical artefacts and an art gallery. | |||
=== IMPERIAL GARAGE === | |||
=== Wangsil Gilog Bogwanso === | |||
The imperial archive, which houses artefacts and documents from throughout Metzetta's past. | |||
== The Emperor's Gardens == | == The Emperor's Gardens == | ||
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The | The | ||
=== The Gardens === | === The Gardens === | ||
=== Imperial Botanists === | === Imperial Botanists === | ||
=== Music Hall === | === Music Hall === | ||
=== LON-HU SHRINE === | === LON-HU SHRINE === | ||
=== Sports Facilities === | === Sports Facilities === | ||
[[Category:Metzetta]] | [[Category:Metzetta]] | ||
Revision as of 06:52, 26 March 2022
The Jangeomhan Gungjeon Imperial Complex has been the main residence of the Emperor of Metzetta since 1394, when Emperor Lo moved there. It is located in Hanzeong's Socheon District. The complex houses many buildings, including residences and government offices, and is flanked by the Emperor's Gardens.
History
1394.
Buildings
The imperial complex consists of 330 buildings for use by the Imperial Family, governments officials, the Imperial Guard and several tourist attractions. The interiors of some buildings are kept highly secret as a matter of national security, however the general layout of the complex is public knowledge. In addition to these structures there are also several helipads on the grounds for receiving visiting heads of state and for occasional use by the Emperor.
Gates
There are six gates through which the imperial complex can be accessed.
THRONE HALL
EXECUTIVE OFFICES
Hwangsil Geojuji
The Imperial Residence, housing the Emperor and their immediate family (typically their spouse and children, though formerly siblings also lived with the Emperor). The residence boasts 64 rooms spread over 3 floors, including a basement level. It has three main wings; a residential wing of private apartments consisting of 20 rooms; a wing of 32 office rooms; and a wing of 10 rooms dedicated to guest receptions.
BANQUET PAVILION
IMPERIAL GUARD BUILDING
Myeongye Geoju
The oldest residence standing in the complex, originally the Emperor's private quarters before the construction of the Hwangsil Geojuji. Now it is always offered first to the Emperor's mother if she is still alive, and usually to siblings or children of the Emperor if not, though favoured aunts, uncles and cousins have also been offered the residence. It consists of 39 rooms decorated in the traditional Metzettan style.
Salanghaneun Geojuji
Additional residence.
Meosjin Geojuji
Additional residence.
SHRINE PAVILION
Sajeogin Jeongwon
Private gardens.
Uahan Doseogwan
Imperial library.
Imperial Household Hospital
Hospital.
SALMA SHRINE
Gungjeon Bagmulgwan
The palace museum, open to tourists and the general public. The building was once staff residences but nowadays staff live offsite to facilitate a better work-life balance. It is located within the first gate so as to keep visitors away from the more secure areas of the complex. There are sections for both historical artefacts and an art gallery.
IMPERIAL GARAGE
Wangsil Gilog Bogwanso
The imperial archive, which houses artefacts and documents from throughout Metzetta's past.
The Emperor's Gardens
Main article: Emperor's Gardens
The