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Yeonghoru Pavilion is one of the most well-known pavilions in Korea. It is said to be one of the four most beautiful pavilions south of Hangang River, along with Yeongnamnu Pavilion in Miryang, Chokseongnu Pavilion in Jinju, and Gwanghallu Pavilion in Namwon. The exact year of its construction is unknown, but it is estimated to have been completed before the Goryeo Period, as a poem written here by Goryeo general Kim Bang-gyeom can be found today. There is also a story related to King Gongmin of Goryeo in Yeonghoru Pavilion. During the Red Turban Rebellion, the king relocated his court and command center to Yeonghoru Pavilion in Andong. After returning to the capital, King Gongmin is said to have issued a signboard written by himself. It is said that Andong expanded and gilded the pavilion to welcome the hand-written signboard from the king. The signboard, in fact, can be found under the northern side of the pavilion’s roof. Yeonghoru Pavilion was lost due to flooding multiple times since then. In 1970, it was finally rebuilt at its present site, across the river from the original site. Yeonghoru Pavilion offers stunning views no matter the season. So feel free to drop by for a leisurely breather and capture the view of Andong city center on the pavilion.