Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Places to see in Seoul

Seoul is a 600-year capital and if you are interested in palaces, there are five main palaces in the city which were built during Joseon dynasty. There are remains of ancient architecture in Seoul like Changdeok Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Kyongbokkung, Changgyeonggung and Gyeonghuigung. The Korean Folk Village also acquaints you with the traditional living and culture of the Korean people. There are several shrines and temples also in Seoul like Bongeunsa, Cheondogyo Temple, Jogyesa, and many others.

Tourists can see in the museums and galleries of Seoul an exquisite collection of arts and crafts. People can visit museums like Museum of Korean Buddhist Art, Museum of Korean Straw Handicrafts, National Museum of Korea and more.

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