Ryugyong Hotel

Ryugyong Hotel

Skyscraper with unusual, pyramidal form. Height – 330 m, 105 floors, constructed in 1987 – 2013.

Rŭngrado May First Stadium

Rŭngrado May First Stadium

The largest stadium in the world by capacity, with 150,000 seats. Constructed in 1989, used for sport events, politically motivated mass performances and executions.

Juche Tower

Juche Tower

The second tallest monumental column in the world, 170 m tall. Built in 1982 to commemorate the 70-th birthday of Kim-Il-Sung.

Arch of Reunification

Arch of Reunification

Unusual monument devoted to Korean unity, built in 2001. Statue represents two women leaning across the highway and holding a map of unified Korea.

Songgyungwan Academy

Songgyungwan Academy

This higher education institution was established in 1089. It has more than 20 buildings, two more than 500 years old ginkgo trees and more than 900 years old zelkova tree.

Sonjuk Bridge

Sonjuk Bridge in 1906

This historical bridge was constructed in 1290. A national monument since 1780, closed to traffic. In 1392 on this bridge was killed the famous scholar and diplomat Jeong Mong-ju, marking the end of Goryeo dynasty. Brown spot on the bridge, reportedly, marks the place of assassination and some tell that it becomes red during the rain.

Pyongyang Bell

Pyongyang Bell

Enormous bell, cast in 1726. The 12.9 tonnes heavy bell is 3.1 m high.

Kyongam Pavilion

Old and ornate pavilion in a scenic place. Initially built in 1798, moved to present place in 1917, restored in 1955.

Yangrung (Tomb of Emperor Sinjong)

Royal burial mound from the 13th century. Although it is in a poor condition, valuable murals of stars and 158 dogs have been preserved.

Tokhung-ri Mausoleum

A royal burial mound, built in 408 AD. Contains decorative paintings showing daily scenes and star constellations.