Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #7 in Seoul, South Korea
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2.5 km
84 m
Experience Seoul in South Korea in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in SeoulIndividual Sights in SeoulSight 1: Deoksugung Palace
Deoksugung (Korean: 덕수궁) also known as Gyeongun-gung, Deoksugung Palace, or Deoksu Palace, is a walled compound of palaces in Seoul that was inhabited by members of Korea's royal family during the Joseon monarchy until the annexation of Korea by Japan in 1910. It is one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the kings of the Joseon dynasty and designated as a Historic Site. The buildings are of varying styles, including some of natural cryptomeria wood), painted wood, and stucco. Some buildings were built of stone to replicate western palatial structures.
Sight 2: Hwangudan
Hwangudan (Korean: 환구단) was a shrine complex that still partially stands in Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. The complex consisted of two main buildings: a coronation site and Hwanggungu. The coronation site was built in late 1897 and destroyed in 1913. Hwanggungu was built in 1899 and still stands today.
Sight 3: Bank of Korea Money Museum
Bank of Korea Money Museum, is an economics and numismatics museum in Seoul founded by the Bank of Korea in 2001. Its address is 39, Namdaemunno, Jung-gu, Seoul.
Sight 4: Site of the Heroic Deed of the Martyr Yi Jaemyeong
Lee Jae-myung (李在明, October 16, 1887 ~ September 30, 1910) was an independence activist during the Korean Empire. He tried to get rid of Lee Wan-yong at the age of 20, but after failing, he was arrested and sentenced to death. His name is Lee Su-gil (李秀吉), and he is a Protestant. The main building is Jinan (鎭安).
Sight 5: Myeongdong Cathedral
Get Ticket*The Cathedral Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, informally known as Myeongdong Cathedral (명동대성당), is the national cathedral of the Archdiocese of Seoul. Located in the Myeongdong neighbourhood of Jung District, Seoul, South Korea, it is the seat of the Archbishop of Seoul, Peter Chung Soon-taick.
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