A Palace.  

When my Western mind envisions a place, it sees a palace like those seen in western Europe - or in Disney World.  But a palace looks very different in South Korea.   These pictures are of the series of buildings that comprise this palace in Seoul, and the surrounding gardens.

Chandeokgung Palace and Garden

Seoul, South Korea

 The following explanation is for the picture that follows it. 

 My view- I liked the buildings, but, although the insane grandeur of the European palaces were too much for my American sensibilities, this palace just didn't have the grandeur I was expecting to house a ruler.  I did however, especially enjoy the grounds.  Their natural beautiful was lovely and restful.