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Seoul Museum of History vs Gyeongbokgung Palace
Seoul Museum of History and Gyeongbokgung Palace are both endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Gyeongbokgung Palace is preferred by most professionals compared to Seoul Museum of History. Gyeongbokgung Palace comes in at #2 in Seoul with positive reviews from 8 publications such as Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.
Seoul Museum of History
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2-1, Sinmunno2-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Fodor's
"The Seoul Museum of History traces the growth of the nation from the stone-age to modern times."
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Frommer's
"Houses a permanent collection, rotating special shows, and a gallery dedicated to relics donated by the city's residents."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"To gain an appreciation of just how much Seoul has changed in the last century visit this fascinating museum."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The Seoul Museum of History proposes to visitors a journey back through the history of the city."
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Time Out
"Permanent and special exhibits alike, everything is free at the museum, including the exhibition on architect Park Hak-jae, currently on display."
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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
Top Choice
"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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