Anguk-dong, Jongno-gu, that offers a lively day scenery as well as a peaceful night spectacle, stands Angilsaga. In 1929, Princess Hwagil's old hanok was constructed adjacent to the house of King Yeongjo, the daughter of the 21st Joseon Dynasty. Today, the hanok faces the Constitutional Court and is an outstanding example of a residence that produces prestigious and virtuous descendants, including Seoul National University. Although this place reinterprets old things in a modern way, old properties are left intact so that visitors can get a sense of its history.

You will enter another mysterious space through the hemp cloth as you pass through the gate reminiscent of the heavy black pillar color and the scholar's collar. Upon entering the space, you will find a beautiful open-air bath located in the center of the yard. It reminds a small pond and Gyeongbokgung Palace Gyeonghoeru when natural stones are added to the water space. Aside from that, this open-air bath is equipped with both cold and hot water, allowing you to enjoy it all year round. It is possible to determine the age of the house from the loess surrounding the ceiling rafters of the hanok structure in the interior. Further, the hollow space in the living room bears the shape of an old blood transfusion facility. Traditionally, blood transfusion housing was built by digging the ground and covering it with a roof, and the house was used to store gudeuljang. There is a couch that Angilsaga has built that can be placed in this space and there is a beam projector installed to add modern styles so that those staying can have a variety of experiences. Tea ceremony tables are modeled after thin inkstones made of natural stone. A traditional Korean paper curtain was used in the bedroom to convey the history and culture of Korea throughout the room.

It has a small garden that attracted nature, an open-air bath underneath the sky, and a tea table that resembled an inkstone. Anglisaga reflects the attitude of Joseon scholars who enjoyed the arts in nature. Wouldn't it be great to explore the unique cafes and restaurants in Bukchon Alley, to experience the history of Anguk-dong in Jongno, that maintains the appearance of hanok and enhances modern conveniences at the same time?

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