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Seodaemun Prison History Hall vs Namsan Park
Both Seodaemun Prison History Hall and Namsan Park are praised by professional travelers. Overall, Namsan Park scores significantly higher than Seodaemun Prison History Hall. Namsan Park is ranked #6 in Seoul with praise from 5 sources 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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Namsan Park
National Geographic
Michelin Guide
Time Out
Afar Magazine
Afar Magazine
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100-177 Hoehyeon-dong 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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National Geographic
"“Great spot to enjoy jogging, trekking, or just views”—Oh Se-hoon."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Mount Namsan (265m) is first and foremost a historic site, as the bonghwadae (monticule from which messages were transmitted) at its summit bears witness."
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Time Out
"This mountaintop escape from the crowds and concrete is just a bus ride away."
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Afar Magazine
"The view from Namsan--of Seoul, the Han River and the endless mountains--is outstanding. You can hike up or take a cable-car gondola."
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Afar Magazine
"Forget the tower at the top, head to Namsan to take a walk in Seoul’s green heart."
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