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Changgyeonggung Palace vs Leeum Art Museum
Both Changgyeonggung Palace and Leeum Samsung Museum of Art are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Leeum Samsung Museum of Art ranks slightly higher than Changgyeonggung Palace. Leeum Samsung Museum of Art comes in at #6 in Seoul with recommendations from 4 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Changgyeonggung Palace
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185 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Frommer's
"Various events (tea ceremonies, reenactments for the king's birthday, marriage ceremonies) are held at the palace on select weekend days."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
". The oldest surviving structure is the 15th-century Okcheongyo stone bridge over the stream by the main gate."
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Fodor's
"Changgyeonggung stands out for its quiet beauty."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Not to be missed, particularly when the garden's cherry trees are in bloom."
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Afar Magazine
"while it's not as impressive as some of the other royal enclaves in Seoul, the grounds are green and tranquil."
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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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"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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