Seoul Museum of HistoryvsChangdeokgung Palace
Both are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Changdeokgung Palace is preferred by most writers compared to Seoul Museum of History. Changdeokgung Palace comes in at 97 with recommendations from 7 reviews including Time Out, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
Seoul Museum of History
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2-1, Sinmunno2-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Fodor's "The Seoul Museum of History traces the growth of the nation from the stone-age to modern times." Full review
Frommer's "Houses a permanent collection, rotating special shows, and a gallery dedicated to relics donated by the city's residents." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"To gain an appreciation of just how much Seoul has changed in the last century visit this fascinating museum." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The Seoul Museum of History proposes to visitors a journey back through the history of the city." Full review
Time Out "Permanent and special exhibits alike, everything is free at the museum, including the exhibition on architect Park Hak-jae, currently on display." Full review
Changdeokgung Palace Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet
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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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
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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." Full review
Lonely Planet "The beautiful main palace building of Changdeokgung sits in harmony with the paved courtyard, the open corridors and the trees behind it." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"A Unesco world heritage site, Changdeokgung was built in 1404 to house the royal family and remained a royal residence up until 1989." Full review
Time Out "The most well-preserved of all the palaces, Changdeokgung Palace is said to be the favored palace of the Joseon princes and a personal favorite of Seoul locals." Full review
Afar Magazine "a prime example of pungsu, a style derived from the principles of Confucianism that harmoniously blends architecture with the surrounding landscape. " Full review
