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Changdeokgung Palace vs Leeum Art Museum
Both Changdeokgung Palace and Leeum Samsung Museum of Art are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Changdeokgung Palace ranks significantly higher than Leeum Samsung Museum of Art. Changdeokgung Palace ranks #1 in Seoul with recommendations from 7 publications like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Time Out.
Changdeokgung Palace
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99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-360, South Korea
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Fodor's
"If you only have time for one of Seoul's five palaces, Changdeokgung is the one to see."
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Frommer's
"Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997, Changdeokgung's rear garden has remained a resting area for the royals since the time of King Taejong."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The beautiful main palace building, Injeongjeon... sits in harmony with the paved courtyard, the open corridors and the trees behind it."
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The highlight, Biwon (Huwon), the Secret or Hidden Garden.
Afar Magazine
"The leafy gardens provide respite from the non-stop city beyond the walls."
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Lonely Planet
"The beautiful main palace building of Changdeokgung sits in harmony with the paved courtyard, the open corridors and the trees behind it."
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Leeum Art Museum
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747-18, Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 140-890, South Korea
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Travel + Leisure
"The new Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art... overlooking the seedy Itaewon district, has been spearheading Seoul’s reputation as an arts destination."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Three architects, three halls and three exhibition areas."
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Afar Magazine
"A great way to spend an afternoon in Seoul: a good book and the genius of sculptor Louise Bourgeois at the Leeum Museum."
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"The three main buildings — each designed by star architects Rem KoolHaas, Mario Botta and Jean Nouvel — invite visitors to explore the spacial relationship between architecture and art objects. "
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"Opened in 2004, the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art seeks to bridge the past, present, and future of art."
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