The name ‘Jeonggwanheon’ means ‘the place where one looks down in peace.’ Jeonggwanheon has a unique architectural style combined with the Korean traditional roof and Western style pillars. The inner part of Jeonggwanheon used to be surrounded by brick. According to the historical records, the portraits of Gojong and Sunjong were painted and stored here. The exterior decoration of Jeonggwanheon is designed with various animals and plants including bats standing for good fortune, deer and pine trees for longevity, and lastly, dragons for the emperor.