Gyeongbokgung Palace

Top 1% of attractions in Seoul
9/10

10 expert reviews

“The main palace building of Gyeongbokgung stands on a double-tiered stone platform with surrounding open-sided corridors.”

– Lonely Planet

Fodor's 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." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Of the five grand palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty, this was the largest and most important one." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Two of the grandest architectural sights in Seoul are here." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"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." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Gyeongbok-gung Palace, Seoul: these gardens and buildings in the middle of this frenetic city date back to the 1390's." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Gyeongbokgung, a royal palace built in the 19C on the ruins of the former city of kings (late 14C) of the Joseon Dynasty, was damaged in the early 20C during the Japanese occupation." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Known as the 'Northern Palace', Gyeongbokgung is the largest and most well known of the five palaces. " Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Hidden inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jibokjae is one of the oldest and, possibly, the most visually stunning public libraries in Seoul" Full review
Independent Independent
"Gyeongbokgung Palace is the diamond at the heart of Seoul, the main royal palace dating from 1395 and dripping with history."



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