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Changdeokgung Palace

창덕궁

Changdeokgung was raised in 1405 as a secondary palace to Gyeongbokgung, and the garden on the slope behind it was laid out the following year.

• Must see
• Historic monument

Bukchon Hanok Village

북촌한옥마을 ДЕРЕВНЯ

Bukchon is a lived-in neighbourhood rather than a museum village, and every rule a visitor meets there follows from that one fact.

• Must see
• Historic monument

N Seoul Tower

남산서울타워

Namsan Seoul Tower is a working broadcast mast with an observation deck bolted onto it, standing on the summit of Namsan, the wooded hill that sits in the middle of central Seoul.

• Must see
• Historic monument

National Museum of Korea

국립중앙박물관

The National Museum of Korea is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in Seoul. Established as a central institution for preserving and exhibiting Korea's cultural heritage, it stands as one of the largest museums in Asia.

• Must see
• Museum

Gwangjang Market

광장시장

Gwangjang Market fills a block of Jongno-gu at 88 Changgyeonggung-ro, on the ground between Jongno 4-ga and Yeji-dong, and its merchants describe it as the first permanent market in Korea.

• Must see
• Market

Jongmyo Shrine

종묘

Jongmyo is the Confucian royal ancestral shrine of the Joseon dynasty, and it is a working ritual precinct rather than a temple or a palace.

• Must see
• Historic monument

Cheonggyecheon

청계천공원

Cheonggyecheon is an 11-kilometre stream running through the middle of Seoul, sunk a storey below street level between Cheonggye Plaza and the Hangang River.

• Must see
• Nature site

War Memorial of Korea

전쟁기념관

The War Memorial of Korea, known locally as 전쟁기념관, is a military museum and memorial in Seoul. It stands as a significant institution commemorating Korean military history and honoring those who served in conflicts.

• Must see
• Museum

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Dongdaemun Design Plaza is a major independently entered design, exhibition and public-space complex with active programming. The local name is 동대문디자인플라자. It occupies a prominent position in Seoul's Dongdaemun district, an area historically associated with commerce and fashion.

• Must see
• Art and culture venue

Lotte World

롯데월드

Lotte World is a major recreation complex in Seoul, South Korea. The local name is 롯데월드. It comprises both indoor and outdoor facilities, with the indoor portion known as Lotte World Adventure and the outdoor portion called Magic Island.

• Must see
• Entertainment venue

Deoksugung Palace

덕수궁

Deoksugung is the palace of the Korean Empire, and the Royal Palaces and Tombs Center's own history of it is unusually blunt about how it became one.

• Must see
• Historic monument

Seoul City Wall

서울한양도성

The Seoul City Wall, known locally as 서울한양도성, is a historic fortification that originally enclosed the capital of the Joseon dynasty.

• Must see
• Historic monument

Namdaemun Market

남대문시장

Namdaemun Market, known locally as 남대문시장, is a traditional market in Seoul, South Korea. It stands as one of the oldest and largest retail markets in the country, with a history stretching back centuries.

• Must see
• Market

Lotte World Tower

롯데월드타워

Lotte World Tower is a supertall skyscraper in Seoul, South Korea, bearing the local name 롯데월드타워. It stands as a landmark in the Songpa District and serves multiple functions including commercial, retail, and observation purposes.

• Must see
• Historic monument

Gwanghwamun Square

광화문광장

Gwanghwamun Plaza is a major public open space in central Seoul, South Korea. The plaza sits in front of Gwanghwamun, the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, the largest of the Five Grand Palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty.

• Must see
• Historic monument

Changgyeonggung Palace

창경궁

Changgyeonggung is a Joseon dynasty palace located in Seoul, South Korea. Its local name is 창경궁. The palace was originally built in the 15th century and served as a royal residence.

• Must see
• Historic monument

Seoul Forest

서울숲

Seoul Forest is a major urban park located in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea. The local name is 서울숲. It was developed on former landfill and industrial sites, transforming degraded land into substantial green space.

• Must see
• Nature site

Olympic Park

올림픽공원

Olympic Park is a major public park in Seoul, South Korea, established for the 1988 Summer Olympics. The local name is 올림픽공원. It occupies a large site in the Songpa-gu district and serves as a legacy venue from the Games.

• Must see
• Nature site

Seodaemun Prison History Hall

서대문형무소역사관

Seodaemun Prison History Hall is a former colonial-era penitentiary turned museum in Seoul, South Korea. The site was constructed during Japanese rule and later used by subsequent governments.

• Must see
• Museum

Leeum Museum of Art

Leeum

Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art is a private art museum in Seoul, South Korea. Established by the Samsung Foundation of Culture, it houses collections of traditional Korean art and contemporary international works.

• Must see
• Museum

Bongeunsa Temple

봉은사

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located in Seoul, South Korea. Its local name is 봉은사. The temple stands as a significant religious and cultural site within the modern urban environment of the Gangnam district.

• Must see
• Place of worship

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul

국립현대미술관 서울관

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul) is a branch of South Korea's national museum system dedicated to contemporary art. Located in the Samcheong-dong area near Gyeongbokgung Palace, it occupies a renovated military compound.

• Must see
• Art and culture venue

Jogyesa Temple

조계사

Jogyesa is a major Buddhist temple in Seoul, South Korea, serving as the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It stands in the Jongno district near Insadong.

• Must see
• Place of worship

Sungnyemun Gate

숭례문

Namdaemun, officially named Sungnyemun, is a historic gate located in Seoul, South Korea. Its local name is 숭례문. The structure is designated as National Treasure No.

• Must see
• Historic monument

Myeongdong Cathedral

명동대성당

Myeongdong Cathedral, known locally as 명동대성당, stands as a prominent Catholic cathedral in the Myeongdong district of Seoul, South Korea. The structure represents an important historical and religious landmark within the capital.

• Must see
• Place of worship

Seoul Museum of Art

서울시립미술관

The Seoul Museum of Art, known locally as Seoul City Museum of Art or 서울시립미술관, is a public art museum operated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government.

• Must see
• Art and culture venue

Namsangol Hanok Village

남산골한옥마을

Namsangol Hanok Village is a cultural heritage site in Seoul preserving traditional Korean hanok houses. Located at the northern base of Namsan Mountain, the village was established to showcase restored Joseon-period residences relocated from various parts of the city.

• Must see
• Historic monument

Gyeonghuigung

경희궁

Gyeonghuigung is a former royal palace in central Seoul, known locally as 경희궁. It was one of the Five Grand Palaces of the Joseon Dynasty and served as a secondary royal residence.

• Must see
• Historic monument

National Folk Museum of Korea

국립민속박물관

The National Folk Museum of Korea is a national museum located in Seoul, South Korea. It is situated within the grounds of Gyeongbokgung Palace, one of the major royal palaces of the Joseon dynasty.

• Must see
• Museum

National Palace Museum of Korea

국립고궁박물관

The National Palace Museum of Korea is a Seoul museum devoted to the Joseon Dynasty and Korean imperial court. Near Gyeongbokgung Palace, it brings together objects connected with royal ceremonies, court life, administration, art, and palace culture.

• Must see
• Museum

Heunginjimun

흥인지문

Heunginjimun, known locally as 흥인지문, is one of the Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea. It is commonly referred to as Dongdaemun, meaning Great East Gate.

• Must see
• Historic monument

Dongmyo

동묘

Dongmyo, written in Korean as 동묘, is a historic place within Seoul’s older cultural landscape. The site suits travellers who want to encounter heritage as part of the living city rather than only through a large museum or palace complex.

• Must see
• Historic monument

Unhyeongung

운현궁

Unhyeongung is a historic royal residence in Seoul, known locally as 운현궁. It was associated with Heungseon Daewongun, the powerful nineteenth-century regent of the Joseon Dynasty.

• Must see
• Historic monument

Independence Gate

독립문

Independence Gate, known locally as 독립문, is a historic stone monument in Seoul’s Seodaemun district. Built to commemorate Korea’s aspiration for independence from foreign influence, it stands as a symbol of national sovereignty and modern Korean history.

• Must see
• Historic monument

Seoul Museum of History

서울역사박물관

Seoul Museum of History, known locally as 서울역사박물관, is a municipal museum devoted to the history of Seoul. The museum presents the capital as a changing city, linking earlier settlements, dynastic development, modern transformation and metropolitan life.

• Must see
• Museum

National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

대한민국역사박물관

The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History presents South Korea’s modern story from the late nineteenth century to the present.

• Must see
• Museum

National Hangeul Musium

국립한글박물관

The National Hangeul Museum is devoted to Hangeul, the Korean writing system. Its subject reaches from the alphabet’s creation in the fifteenth century under King Sejong to its continuing role in Korean education, culture, publishing, and everyday communication.

• Must see
• Museum

Museum Kimchikan

뮤지엄김치간

Museum Kimchikan is a Seoul museum devoted to kimchi, Korea’s fermented vegetable dish and an important part of Korean food culture. Its Korean name is 뮤지엄김치간.

• Must see
• Museum

Oil Tank Culture Park

문화비축기지

Oil Tank Culture Park is a Seoul cultural complex created from former oil storage tanks. The cylindrical industrial structures remain the defining feature of the site, while their new role supports public culture, exhibitions, performances, and outdoor exploration.

• Must see
• Museum

World Peace Gate

올림픽공원 세계평화의문

World Peace Gate is the principal ceremonial gateway to Seoul Olympic Park. Built for the 1988 Summer Olympics, it stands as a monumental symbol of harmony through sport and international cooperation.

• Must see
• Historic monument

COEX Aquarium

코엑스 아쿠아리움 (COEX Aquarium)

COEX Aquarium is an indoor aquatic attraction within COEX Mall in Seoul’s Gangnam district. It forms part of a large commercial and leisure complex containing shopping, convention facilities, hotels, and entertainment.

• Must see
• Family attraction

Seoul Central Mosque

이슬람교서울중앙성원

Seoul Central Mosque is a working mosque on a hillside in Itaewon, Seoul, with the Korean name 이슬람교서울중앙성원. Its significance is religious and communal: it serves worshippers and forms part of Itaewon’s international Muslim community.

• Must see
• Place of worship

Yoido Full Gospel Church

여의도순복음교회

Yoido Full Gospel Church, known locally as 여의도순복음교회, is a major Pentecostal church located in Seoul, South Korea. It stands on Yeouido Island, a significant commercial and political district in the capital.

• Must see
• Place of worship

Sejong Center

세종문화회관 대극장

Sejong Center is a major performing-arts complex in central Seoul, beside Gwanghwamun Plaza. The name refers to King Sejong, the Joseon monarch associated with the creation of Hangul.

• Must see
• Art and culture venue

National Theater of Korea

국립극장

The National Theater of Korea is a major performing-arts institution on the slopes of Namsan in Seoul. It presents Korean theatrical heritage alongside contemporary theatre, music, dance, and large stage productions.

• Must see
• Art and culture venue

Seoul Botanic Park

서울식물원

Seoul Botanic Park, also called 서울식물원, is a large botanical garden in western Seoul. It gives visitors a plant-focused break from the city's dense streets, combining conservation, education, landscaped gardens, and recreation.

• Must see
• Nature site

Yeouido Park

여의도공원

Yeouido Park is an urban green space on Yeouido, an island in the Han River in Seoul.

• Must see
• Nature site

World Cup Park

하늘공원

World Cup Park is a large public green space in western Seoul, created on a former landfill site during the urban improvements associated with the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

• Must see
• Nature site

Namsan

남산

Namsan is a wooded mountain in central Seoul and one of the city’s most recognizable natural landmarks. Its slopes rise amid the capital’s dense neighborhoods, giving visitors a chance to combine urban sightseeing with a substantial outdoor walk.

• Must see
• Viewpoint

Bugaksan

북악산

Bugaksan is a mountain in Seoul, South Korea, known locally as 북악산. It forms part of the city's northern boundary and is one of the mountains surrounding the historic center.

• Must see
• Viewpoint

Achasan

아차산

Achasan is a mountain in eastern Seoul and one of the city’s accessible natural landscapes.

• Must see
• Viewpoint

Gwanaksan

관악산

Gwanaksan is a mountain in southern Seoul, South Korea, known locally as 관악산. It rises within the capital and forms part of the green landscape visible across the city.

• Must see
• Viewpoint

Some Sevit

세빛섬

Some Sevit, known locally as 세빛섬, comprises three artificial islands situated on the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. The complex was developed as a distinctive riverside landmark and cultural venue.

• Must see
• Historic monument

Tapgol Park

탑골공원

Tapgol Park, known locally as 탑골공원, is a historic public park located in the Jongno district of central Seoul. The park occupies a site of considerable historical significance in Korean modern history.

• Must see
• Nature site

Mongchontoseong

몽촌토성

Mongchontoseong is an earthen fortress site in Seoul’s Songpa-gu district, within Olympic Park. Its broad ramparts represent Baekje-period defensive architecture and create a striking contrast with the modern city around them.

• Must see
• Historic monument

Amsa-dong Prehistoric Site

서울 암사동 유적

Amsa-dong Prehistoric Site is an archaeological place in eastern Seoul preserving evidence of Neolithic settlement beside the Han River. The site connects the modern capital with early human occupation of the Korean peninsula.

• High
• Historic monument

Wongaksa Pagoda

서울원각사지십층석탑

Wongaksa Pagoda, known locally as Seoul Wongaksaji Sipcheungseoktap, stands as a significant stone pagoda in Seoul, South Korea. The structure represents a notable example of Joseon-era Buddhist architecture, originally associated with Wongaksa Temple.

• High
• Historic monument

Hwangudan

환구단

Hwangudan, also called the Altar of Heaven, is a compact historic monument in central Seoul. Its round altar tradition reflects royal rituals dedicated to Heaven, while the surviving complex is closely connected with the Korean Empire period.

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• Historic monument

National Memorial of the Korean Provisional Government

국립대한민국임시정부기념관

The National Memorial of the Korean Provisional Government presents the story of the Korean Provisional Government, established in Shanghai in 1919 during Japanese colonial rule.

• High
• Museum

Bank of Korea Museum

한국은행 화폐박물관

The Bank of Korea Museum is a currency museum in Seoul operated by South Korea’s central bank. Known locally as 한국은행 화폐박물관, it connects the country’s monetary heritage with the institution responsible for issuing the South Korean won.

• High
• Museum

Seoul Baekje Museum

한성백제박물관

Seoul Baekje Museum introduces the history of Baekje in the Seoul area, especially the Hanseong period, when the Han River basin was an important political and strategic centre.

• High
• Museum

Korea Furniture Museum

한국가구박물관

The Korea Furniture Museum presents traditional Korean furniture within a hanok setting in Seoul. The buildings and collection belong together: chests, wardrobes, cabinets and tables can be understood as objects made for particular rooms, habits and social settings.

• High
• Museum

Museum of Gugak

국악박물관

The Museum of Gugak introduces Seoul visitors to gugak, the broad tradition of Korean music and performance. Gugak includes court music, folk music, ritual music and forms shaped by regional practice.

• High
• Museum

Whanki Museum

환기미술관

The Whanki Museum is an art museum in Seoul dedicated to the work of Kim Whanki, a pioneering Korean abstract painter. The museum honors his artistic legacy and contribution to modern Korean art.

• High
• Museum

Art Sonje Center

아트선재센터

Art Sonje Center, also known locally as 아트선재센터, is a contemporary art institution in Seoul. The center presents modern and contemporary exhibitions and related cultural programmes in a dedicated setting for artistic discussion.

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• Art and culture venue

Ilmin Museum of Art

일민미술관

Ilmin Museum of Art, known locally as 일민미술관, is a visual-arts museum in Seoul. The museum offers travelers an art-focused stop within the capital's wider cultural landscape.

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• Art and culture venue

SOMA Museum of Art

소마미술관

SOMA Museum of Art is a contemporary art museum in Seoul’s Olympic Park, known locally as 소마미술관. Its setting connects an indoor art experience with one of the city’s major park landscapes.

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• Art and culture venue

Kumho Museum of Art

금호미술관

Kumho Museum of Art, known locally as 금호미술관, is a private art museum in Seoul. The institution operates within the Kumho cultural umbrella and presents modern and contemporary art exhibitions.

• High
• Art and culture venue

Seoul Olympic Museum

서울올림픽기념관

Seoul Olympic Museum is a commemorative institution for the 1988 Summer Olympics, located within Olympic Park in Songpa-gu.

• High
• Museum

National Children’s Science Center

국립서울과학관

The National Children’s Science Center, known locally as 국립서울과학관, is a science museum in Seoul designed to engage children and families with scientific ideas. As a national educational facility, it offers a hands-on alternative to conventional sightseeing.

• High
• Museum

Gwacheon National Science Museum

국립과천과학관

Gwacheon National Science Museum, known in Korean as 국립과천과학관, is a major national science museum in Gwacheon, a separate city within the Seoul Capital Area.

• High
• Museum

Dongdaemun Shopping Complex

동대문종합시장

Dongdaemun Shopping Complex, known locally as 동대문종합시장, is a traditional market complex in Seoul’s Dongdaemun commercial district. It is a wholesale and retail destination associated with textiles, fabrics, clothing materials, and related goods.

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• Market

Gyeongdong Market

경동시장

Gyeongdong Market, also known as 경동시장, is a traditional market in Seoul. It is a working commercial place where daily shopping takes place rather than a museum arranged for sightseeing.

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• Market

Hwanghak-dong Flea Market

황학동 도깨비시장

Hwanghak-dong Flea Market, locally named 황학동 도깨비시장, is a traditional flea market in Seoul, South Korea. The market occupies a distinctive position within the city's commercial landscape, serving as a gathering point for secondhand goods and vintage items.

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• Market

Seoul Book Bogo

서울책보고

Seoul Book Bogo, known locally as 서울책보고, is a city-backed cultural facility in Seoul dedicated to books, reading and literary culture.

• High
• Market

Bukchon Art Museum

북촌미술관

Bukchon Art Museum, known locally as 북촌미술관, is a cultural institution in Seoul’s historic Bukchon Hanok Village.

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• Art and culture venue

Seoul Children's Grand Park

서울어린이대공원

Seoul Children's Grand Park is a major public park in Seoul, South Korea. Its local name is 서울어린이대공원. The park occupies a significant green space within the urban environment and serves as a recreational destination for families and visitors.

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• Nature site

KBS Hall

KBS홀

KBS Hall is a major performance venue in Seoul operated by Korean Broadcasting System, South Korea’s national public broadcaster. The hall hosts concerts, television recordings and live performances, placing it at the intersection of Korean entertainment, music and broadcasting.

• Notable
• Art and culture venue

Nodeulseom

노들섬

Nodeulseom is an artificial island in the Han River within Seoul, South Korea. Its Korean name is 노들섬. The island is a riverside public destination where open views, water, sky and the surrounding city come together.

• Notable
• Art and culture venue

Seokchon Lake Park

송파나루공원

Seokchon Lake Park, also known as 송파나루공원, is a public park in Seoul's Songpa district built around Seokchon Lake. It offers water views and landscaped walking space beside one of the city's busiest commercial and entertainment areas.

• Notable
• Nature site

Statue of Peace

평화의 소녀상

The Statue of Peace, known locally as 평화의 소녀상, is a memorial statue located in Seoul. It commemorates the victims of Japanese military sexual slavery during World War II, often referred to as comfort women.

• Notable
• Art and culture venue

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

동대문역사문화공원

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park is a public cultural park in Seoul built around the historic Dongdaemun area. It brings together open landscaped grounds, archaeological remains, old fortress-wall fragments and the striking Dongdaemun Design Plaza.

• Notable
• Nature site

Gyeongui Line Forest Park

Gyeongui Line Forest Park is a linear urban park in Seoul created along the route of the former Gyeongui railway corridor.

• Notable
• Nature site

Seodaemun Independence Park

서대문독립공원

Seodaemun Independence Park is a historical visitor park in Seoul, South Korea, known locally as 서대문독립공원. The site holds significance as a former prison complex associated with the Japanese colonial period.

• Notable
• Nature site

Jangchungdan Park

장충단공원

Jangchungdan Park, or 장충단공원, is a historical urban park in Seoul. It combines green space, walking paths, and a setting connected with the city's commemorative landscape.

• Notable
• Nature site

Gwanghwamun

광화문

Gwanghwamun is the principal gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace and one of central Seoul’s defining landmarks. It stands at the northern end of Sejong-daero, facing the broad public space of Gwanghwamun Plaza.

• Notable
• Historic monument

Seoul Land

서울랜드

Seoul Land is an amusement park in Seoul, South Korea, known locally as 서울랜드. It offers a leisure-focused alternative to the capital’s palaces, markets, and museums, with the visit centred on outdoor entertainment rather than historic interpretation.

• Notable
• Entertainment venue

Achasanseong

아차산성

Achasanseong is a historic mountain fortress on Achasan Mountain in Seoul. Its defensive position links the site’s cultural interest with the surrounding terrain: the mountain itself forms part of the experience, not merely the setting.

• Notable
• Historic monument

Angbu-ilgu

앙부일구

Angbu-ilgu is a Korean sundial in Seoul, written 앙부일구 in Korean. Its urn-shaped form belongs to Korea’s traditional science of measuring solar time. The instrument connects visitors with Joseon-era astronomical knowledge and public timekeeping.

• Notable
• Historic monument

Baek Inje House

가회동백인제가옥

Baek Inje House is a traditional Korean residence in Gahoe-dong, within Seoul’s Bukchon Hanok Village and Jongno-gu. The house carries the name of Baek Inje and presents domestic architecture rather than a palace, fortress or modern gallery.

• Notable
• Historic monument

Bronze Bell of Bosingak Pavilion

옛 보신각 동종

The Bronze Bell of Bosingak Pavilion, locally known as 옛 보신각 동종, is a historic bell associated with the Bosingak Pavilion in Seoul, South Korea.

• Notable
• Historic monument