Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #7 in Seoul, South Korea

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Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 4.3 km
Ascend 154 m
Descend 150 m

Experience Seoul in South Korea in a whole new way with our 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 Seoul

Sight 1: Yakhyeon Catholic Church

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Yakhyeon Catholic Church (Korean: 약현성당) is historic church of the Jungnim-dong, Jung District, Seoul. The parish is a part of the Archdiocese of Seoul. The official name is Church of St. Joseph.

Wikipedia: Yakhyeon Catholic Church (EN), Website

1252 meters / 15 minutes

Sight 2: Namdaemun Market

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Namdaemun Market Seoul Museum of History / KOGL Type 1

Namdaemun Market (Korean: 남대문시장) is a large traditional market in Seoul, South Korea. It is located next to Namdaemun, the main southern gate to the old city. The market is among the oldest extant markets in Korea, having opened during the Joseon period in 1414.

Wikipedia: Namdaemun Market (EN), Website

493 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 3: Bank of Korea Money Museum

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Bank of Korea Money MuseumMoody 75 from Phoenix, AZ (currently), Emeraldnabi / CC BY-SA 2.0

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.

Wikipedia: Bank of Korea Money Museum (EN)

1000 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 4: Deoksugung Palace

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Deoksugung Palace서울특별시 소방재난본부(Seoul Metropolitan Fire & Disaster Headquarters) / CC BY-SA 4.0

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.

Wikipedia: Deoksugung (EN), Website

600 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 5: Hwangudan

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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.

Wikipedia: Hwangudan (EN)

777 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 6: Site of the Heroic Deed of the Martyr Yi Jaemyeong

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Site of the Heroic Deed of the Martyr Yi Jaemyeong 황성신문 / PD

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).

Wikipedia: 이재명 (1887년) (KO)

200 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 7: Myeongdong Cathedral

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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 neighborhood of Jung District, Seoul, South Korea, it is the seat of the Archbishop of Seoul, Peter Chung Soon-taick.

Wikipedia: Myeongdong Cathedral (EN), Website

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