Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace (pronounced Kyonbokun) is the oldest and largest palace built by the Joseon (Choson) royal dynasty that ruled Korea for over 500 years. [btn "Book a hotel in downtown Seoul" https://www.booking.com/city/kr/seoul.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-soul-gyeongbokgung ] The sprawling complex served as the main residence of the dynasty's kings and also as the Joseon Dynasty's government office. This is also why Gyeongbokgung is…

Palace

Changdeokgung Palace is the second oldest of the Five Great Palaces of Korea's most famous royal dynasty, the Joseon. Located to the east of the main Gyeongbok Palace in a large forested park, Changdeokgung was the most popular residence for many members of the royal family due to its natural surroundings. [btn "Book a hotel in central Seoul" https://www.booking.com/city/kr/seoul.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-soul-changdeokgung] Along with…

Palace

The middle of the Five Great Palaces of the Joseon Dynasty, which are listed by UNESCO, is the most easterly of all. Closely adjacent to Changdeokgung Palace, it boasts a huge park with a beautiful idyllic lake. [btn "How much do hotels in Seoul cost? Find out at booking.com" https://www.booking.com/city/kr/seoul.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-soul-changgyeonggung] Truth be told, the park is the one mainly worth visiting. The buildings of…

Palace

Deoksugung is the smallest of all the Five Great Palaces of the Joseon Dynasty listed together by UNESCO. However, thanks to its great location right in the city centre, it is certainly worth a look. The palace consists of one main pavilion, several smaller buildings and a small park. It was built at the end of the 15th century. [btn "Find the best hotels in central Seoul" https://www.booking.com/city/kr/seoul.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p…

Historic building

Jongmyo (sometimes written as Chongmyo) is one of the Five Great Palaces of the historical Joseon Dynasty. However, Jongmyo was the only one of the palaces that served not as a residential or official building, but as a Confucian shrine. [btn "10 cheapest hotels in Seoul" https://www.booking.com/city/kr/seoul.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-soul-jongmyo] Memorial ceremonies and funerals of deceased Joseon Dynasty monarchs or rulers were held…

Gateway

The historic Sungnyemun Entrance Gate, more commonly known as Namdaemun, is one of the 8 original entrances to the Joseon Dynasty walled city. Not much remains of the Seoul fortifications or the historic city, and even the other gates are not in as well-preserved a state as Sungnyemun. [btn "Find the best hotels in central Seoul" https://www.booking.com/city/kr/seoul.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-soul-sungnyemun] The gate dates back to the…

Museum, Monument

The Korean War Memorial is one of the largest museums in the country and one of the most visited. The extensive exhibition is mainly devoted to the Korean War (1950s), but also to other conflicts in which South Korea has ever been involved. [btn "Find the best hotels in central Seoul" https://www.booking.com/city/kr/seoul.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-soul-pamatnik] The museum was opened in 1994 on the site of an army headquarters to prevent…

Fortress

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and combine a trip to history and nature. On the southeastern outskirts of Seoul, about 25 km from the city centre, you'll come across a rather large fortification complex with the historic Namhansanseong Palace. [btn "Don't have a hotel in Seoul yet? Book now" https://www.booking.com/city/kr/seoul.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-soul-namhansanseong] The fortress is situated in a densely forested hilly…