Things to see in Seoul
Seoul is the capital of South Korea, with an urban population of about 9.8 million. Below are 20 notable places within about 11 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Changdeokgung History
Changdeokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Historic Site of South Korea, it is among the best preserved of all Korean palaces.
2Jongmyo Place of worship
Jongmyo is a Confucian royal ancestral shrine in the Jongno District of Seoul, South Korea. It was originally built during the Joseon period (1392–1897) for memorial services for deceased kings and queens.
3Gyeongbokgung History
Gyeongbokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1395, it was the first royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, and is now one of the most significant tourist attractions in the country.
4Blue House History
Cheong Wa Dae, also known as the Blue House, is the executive office and residence of the president of South Korea.
5Namdaemun History
Namdaemun, a.k.a. the Sungnyemun (숭례문; lit.
6National Museum of Korea Museum
The National Museum of Korea is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea.
7Deoksugung History
Deoksugung, also called Deoksu Palace or Deoksugung Palace, is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea. It was the main palace during the Korean Empire (1897–1910) and is now a major tourist attraction.
8Namsan Seoul Tower Landmark
Namsan Seoul Tower, also known as the YTN Seoul Tower, Namsan Tower, Seoul Tower or N Seoul Tower, is a communication and observation tower located on the summit of Namsan in central Seoul, South Korea.
9Changgyeonggung History
Changgyeonggung is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea.
10National Folk Museum of Korea Museum
National Folk Museum of Korea is a national museum located on the grounds of Gyeongbokgung in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It uses replicas of historical objects to illustrate the history of traditional life of the Korean people.
11Gyeonghuigung History
Gyeonghuigung is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. It was one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the Joseon Dynasty.
12Seoul Central Mosque Place of worship
The Seoul Central Mosque is a mosque opened in 1976 in Itaewon, Seoul, South Korea. It is located in Hannam-dong, Yongsan District.
13Seoul City Wall History
The Seoul City Wall or Hanyang Doseong is a defensive wall first built by the King Taejo of Joseon dynasty to defend the downtown area of Joseon's capital city Hanseong.
14National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, South Korea Museum
The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea is a contemporary art museum with four branches in Gwacheon, Deoksugung, Seoul and Cheongju.
15Myeongdong Cathedral Place of worship
The Cathedral Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, informally known as Myeongdong Cathedral, is the national cathedral of the Archdiocese of Seoul.
16Lotte World Park
Lotte World or Lotte World Adventure is a theme park and major recreation complex in Seoul, South Korea.
17Yoido Full Gospel Church Place of worship
Yoido Full Gospel Church is a Pentecostal church affiliated with the Assemblies of God on Yeouido (Yoi Island) in Seoul, South Korea. With about 870,000 members, it is the largest Pentecostal Christian congregation in South Korea.
18Banpo Bridge Landmark
The Banpo Bridge is a major bridge for vehicular traffic over the Han River in central Seoul, South Korea. It is a double-decked bridge, and is above the pedestrian Jamsu Bridge.
19Seodaemun Prison Museum
Seodaemun Prison History Hall is a museum and former prison in Seodaemun District, Seoul, South Korea. Imperial Japan, then the overlord of Korea, began its construction in 1907.
20Yeouido Nature
Yeouido, also Yoido, is a river island on the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. It is Seoul's main finance, media, and investment banking district.
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