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Seodaemun Prison History HallvsNational Museum of Korea
Both Seodaemun Prison History Hall and National Museum of Korea are rated very highly by writers. Overall, National Museum of Korea ranks slightly higher than Seodaemun Prison History Hall. National Museum of Korea comes in at 85 with approval from 4 publications including Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
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." Full review
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." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A chilling monument to Korean patriots who resisted the Japanese occupation. " Full review
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." Full review
National Museum of Korea Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Time Out
137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 140-026, South Korea
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Fodor's "Visitors get a sense of not only the depth and beauty of Korean culture, but also how it evolved." Full review
Frommer's "Even more impressive than the size is the museum's well-preserved collection of relics, which beautifully illustrate Korea's advancement." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The grand, marble-lined, modernist building cleverly channels plenty of natural light to show off Korea’s ancient treasures." Full review
Afar Magazine "Houses the most comprehensive collection of Korean cultural artifacts that tell the story of Korea’s fascinating history, from ancient days to the modern era." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Calligraphy, painting, sculpture, lacquered and wooden objects and porcelain are among the countless works of exceptional quality on display at the National Museum of Korea,." Full review
Time Out "Permanent exhibitions and the children’s museum are free at all times, including the outdoor performances that happen every Sat and on holidays, all the way through October." Full review
