DEOKSUGUNG Deoksugung, which translates to “Palace of Virtuous Longevity,” is one of Seoul’s five major palaces from the Joseon period and the only one where you can go at night to observe the illuminated structures. It is an intriguing fusion of traditional Korean and western neoclassical buildings, and it operated as a palace for the first time in 1593.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA Visitors are taken on a fascinating tour through Korea’s past, from prehistory all the way up to the Korean Empire period (1897–1910), by this enormous and intimidating concrete slab of a museum. Prioritize the Joseon Dynasty gallery (1392–1897) if you’re short on time. The Baekje Incense Burner, a magnificent example of the artistry of the 6th to 7th-century Baekje Kingdom, and the Golden Treasures from the Great Tomb of Hwangham are two must-see exhibitions in the ground-floor galleries.
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