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Gyeongbokgung PalacevsJogyesa Temple
Both are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Gyeongbokgung Palace scores significantly better than Jogyesa Temple. Gyeongbokgung Palace comes in at #3 in Seoul with endorsements from 6 reviews such as Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Time Out Time Out
Independent
161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Fodor's "A must-see for anyone interested in history and architecture, Gyeongbokgung is the most visited tourist site in Korea so crowds can be dense." Full review
Frommer's "Of the five grand palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty, this was the largest and most important one." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Two of the grandest architectural sights in Seoul are here." Full review
Lonely Planet "One of the most impressive structures within Seoul's main palace Gyeongbokgung, this large pavilion rests on 48 pillars and overlooks an artificial lake with two small islands." Full review
Lonely Planet "The main palace building of Gyeongbokgung stands on a double-tiered stone platform with surrounding open-sided corridors." Full review
Afar Magazine "Gyeongbok-gung Palace, Seoul: these gardens and buildings in the middle of this frenetic city date back to the 1390's." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Gyeongbokgung, a royal palace built in the 19C on the ruins of the former city of kings (late 14C) of the Joseon Dynasty, was damaged in the early 20C during the Japanese occupation." Full review
Time Out "Known as the 'Northern Palace', Gyeongbokgung is the largest and most well known of the five palaces. " Full review
Time Out "Hidden inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jibokjae is one of the oldest and, possibly, the most visually stunning public libraries in Seoul" Full review
Independent "Gyeongbokgung Palace is the diamond at the heart of Seoul, the main royal palace dating from 1395 and dripping with history."
Jogyesa Temple Frommer's Lonely Planet Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Frommer's
45 Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-170, South Korea
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Frommer's "The only major temple in the middle of Seoul, Jogyesa is at the center of Seon (Zen) Buddhism in Korea." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The focus of Jogye-sa is the giant wooden hall Daeungjeon, Seoul's largest Buddhist worship hall." Full review
Afar Magazine "The streets around Jogye-sa, (built in 1910), just blocks away from the old Royal Palace compounds, are full of shops that sell robes, incense, lanterns." Full review
Afar Magazine "Buddha's Birthday is a splendid time in South Korea... in Seoul head to the Jongro and Insadong areas as musical performances and street performers will be partying all day and into the night." Full review
Afar Magazine "Constructed in 1910 as the head temple of Korean Buddhism, Jogyesa is a spiritual sanctuary that’s free to the public." Full review
Frommer's "Although not a place for quiet contemplation, it's still worth stopping in, as the temple offers a variety of programs that teach visitors about Buddhist life." Full review
