A026
Deoksugung Palace
덕수궁Traditional royal halls stand beside Western-style buildings inside a palace enclosed by central Seoul’s office streets.
City Hall (Lines 1, 2); walk to Daehanmun Gate
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Landmarks, neighbourhoods, culture and nature across Korea
A027
Seoul Botanic Park
서울식물원A greenhouse and outdoor gardens bring plants from different climates into the Magok district’s large public park.
Magongnaru (9, AREX); walk to the garden
A028
War Memorial of Korea
전쟁기념관Exhibitions and outdoor military equipment examine the Korean War and the wider history of conflict on the peninsula.
Samgakji (Lines 4, 6); walk to the memorial
A029
Seodaemun Prison History Hall
서대문형무소역사관Former prison buildings preserve the stories of people imprisoned during Korea’s struggle for independence and later movements for democracy.
Dongnimmun (Line 3); walk through Independence Park
A030
Namsangol Hanok Village
남산골한옥마을Restored traditional houses and a garden introduce household life in central Seoul beneath Namsan.
Chungmuro (Lines 3, 4); walk to the village
Use the listed visitor address or published area address; large sites can have several entrances. Selection and address sources checked 10 November 2026. Map links run a Google Maps search.