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Seodaemun Prison History Hall vs Changgyeonggung Palace
Both are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Changgyeonggung Palace scores slightly better than Seodaemun Prison History Hall. Changgyeonggung Palace comes in at #8 in Seoul with positive reviews from 4 reviews such as Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
Seodaemun Prison History Hall
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Atlas Obscura
Fodor's
484 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-760, South Korea
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Frommer's
"Located in Seodaemun Independence Park, this prison-turned-museum was built at the end of the Joseon Dynasty and used as a place to torture and kill Korean patriots of the independence movement."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Built in 1908, this one-time prison is a symbol of Japanese cruelty and oppression during their colonial rule of Korea from 1910 until 1945."
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Atlas Obscura
"A chilling monument to Korean patriots who resisted the Japanese occupation. "
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Fodor's
"It once imprisoned Korean independence activists...it houses history exhibits and various prison rooms documenting their suffering and honoring the lives lost on the road to Korean independence."
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Changgyeonggung Palace
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
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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