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Gyeongbokgung Palace vs Seodaemun Prison History Hall
Both are rated highly by professionals. Overall, Gyeongbokgung Palace ranks significantly better than Seodaemun Prison History Hall. Gyeongbokgung Palace is ranked #2 in Seoul with accolades from 8 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
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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."
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Frommer's
"Of the five grand palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty, this was the largest and most important one."
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Lonely Planet
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"Two of the grandest architectural sights in Seoul are here."
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"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."
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"The main palace building of Gyeongbokgung stands on a double-tiered stone platform with surrounding open-sided corridors."
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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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"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
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"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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