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Deoksugung vs Seodaemun Prison History Hall
Seodaemun Prison History Hall and Deoksugung are both praised by professionals. Overall, Deoksugung ranks significantly better than Seodaemun Prison History Hall. Deoksugung comes in at 91 with recommendations from 5 reviews including Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Deoksugung
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99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul 100-120, South Korea
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Contains small gardens and ponds amid an extraordinary potpourri of contrasting architectural styles."
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Fodor's
"An oasis in the heart of downtown Seoul. Originally built as a residence for the crown prince."
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Afar Magazine
"While in Seoul, stop by Daehanmun Gate at Deoksugung Palace, where you can see semi-daily changing of the guard ceremonies."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Deoksugung, a palace built in the 15C, provided sanctuary for the royal family on several occasions."
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Time Out
"Arched windows along with ivory colored walls detailed with golden ornate decorations reflect the influence of European aesthetics, yet nevertheless exudes an aura of medieval Joseon. "
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Seodaemun Prison History Hall
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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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