Comprising of peaks crowned by striking rock formations, Mount Dobongsan is a hiker's haven. A part of the Bukhansan National Park, this craggy mountain range shelters a dramatic contrast of gleaming granite and wild greenery. Divided by beauteous valleys, it also cocoons temples like Cheonchuksa and Mangwolsa. One of its most prominent peaks is the Seoninbong, which is sliced with 37 hiking trails alone.
O Palácio Gyeongbok, também conhecido como Gyeongbokgung, foi construído em 1395 pelo rei Taejo. O maior entre os cinco grandes palácios construídos em Seul nessa época, Gyeongbok serviu como palácio central durante a dinastia Joseon, como residência real oficial e sede do governo Joseon. O palácio foi projetado com torres majestosas, grandes fachadas, móveis intrincados, uma enorme corte real e cerca de 7.000 quartos individuais. Grande parte do palácio foi restaurado no século XIX, e ainda está sendo trabalhado como parte de uma campanha para devolver o local à sua antiga glória. Ao mesmo tempo visualmente deslumbrante e culturalmente significativo, o Palácio Gyeongbok e seus museus no local oferecem uma excelente visão da história coreana.
Fundado em 1994, o Memorial de Guerra da Coreia é um dos maiores do gênero no mundo. Ocupando o antigo quartel-general do exército, homenageia aqueles que perderam a vida lutando por seu país ao longo da Guerra da Coreia. O memorial compreende salas de exposições internas e externas que exibem uma seleção com curadoria de inúmeras relíquias militares, artilharia, munição, documentos, fotografias e outros artefatos da vasta coleção do museu referentes à história da guerra do país. Embora se concentre principalmente na Guerra da Coreia, o museu também investiga as batalhas anteriores para facilitar uma compreensão mais abrangente do tópico. Um memorial evocativo ao custo da guerra, bem como um testemunho da proeza militar da nação, o Memorial de Guerra da Coreia é uma crônica dos eventos que moldaram a história geopolítica da Península Coreana.
Located atop Mount Togyangsan, the Haengjusansong Fortress is where General Kwon Yul, with 2300 soldiers, defeated over 30,000 Japanese troops during the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1593. The name of the fortress bears a fascinating historical context; in Korean, the word "Sansong" means "fortress" and "Haengju" means "apron". Victory was achieved with the aid of several women who used their aprons to carry the stones, thus giving the fortress its name. Over the centuries since it inception, the fortress has braved the ravages of battle and time, yet continues to stand strong even today. Shrouded in mystery, this enigmatic fortress harbors quite a few treasures including relics that date back to the Baekje period, as well as a modest shrine named Chungjangsa. Several archaeological investigations have been carried out here as well, revealing historical nuances that might have been lost if not for the shelter of this mighty fortification.
O Museu Nacional da Coreia é um dos museus mais extensos de Seul, abrigando arte e objetos arqueológicos da pré-história coreana até o final da dinastia Chosun (1910). Em todo o museu de três andares, há 13.000 artefatos em seis galerias permanentes em exibição. Guias de áudio, telas sensíveis ao toque e salas de vídeo ajudam a dar vida ao mundo antigo aqui. Além das exposições regulares, o museu oferece programas educacionais especiais, como palestras públicas, aulas de artes e ofícios e passeios especiais. Existem mais de 220.000 objetos nas coleções. Além disso, há salas de exposições especiais, instalações educacionais, um museu infantil, uma enorme área de exposições ao ar livre, restaurantes, cafeterias, lojas e outras comodidades.
The 27,000 square meter(6.67 acres) Samsung Museum of Art Complex was designed in 1997. It provides support to cultural and artistic activities, thus increasing their life span and raising their historical value. The Institute is involved in the following: conservation of metal and ceramic works, Korean paintings and contemporary and modern art works. Artworks are preserved here through application of the most advanced technology. The experts undertake the material study to establish appropriate environmental conditions and develop better conservation and restoration techniques.
Comprising of peaks crowned by striking rock formations, Mount Dobongsan is a hiker's haven. A part of the Bukhansan National Park, this craggy mountain range shelters a dramatic contrast of gleaming granite and wild greenery. Divided by beauteous valleys, it also cocoons temples like Cheonchuksa and Mangwolsa. One of its most prominent peaks is the Seoninbong, which is sliced with 37 hiking trails alone.
(Pyeonggang Jeail church Sungseo Youmul museum) This collection of ancient European and Egyptian relics was amassed by an American archaeologist, Doctor Kenneth Vine, and donated to Reverend Park Abraham. Around 750 pieces are on display, in three exhibition rooms, including earthen vessels of Mycenae and Thilisteines (2000 B.C.), an Egyptian mummy from 10 B.C. and a gold ring from the Byzantine Empire. The exhibition is divided into three themes: the creation of God, the corruption of the human being and the recovery of human beings' conscience and the way of eternal life. Free parking is available.
If you are an avid art lover then you will surely enjoy your time at the Hanwon Museum of Art located in the busy streets of the city that was established in the year 1993. The small space gallery exhibits a variety of pieces based on contemporary and fine art in the form of paintings by local talented artists. Most of them are inspired by the Korean Culture and landscape painting. They organize art events for children as well as students to educate the young minds about traditional art. There is no admission fee to the gallery.
Korea Museum of Modern Costume; located in Seoul is a museum dedicated to the history of costumes and fashion. The museum showcases the influence of western fashion in Korea and the costumes used by people, especially women during the early 19th and 20th century.
Ultra Architecture Museum is located in Seoul and is a museum dedicated for architecture. The museum has over 1000 artifacts that showcases the architectural trends that existed in the country. They also have various extensions that display foreign architectural designs and how it influenced the local construction techniques.
Founded in 1987, the Seoul Arts Center offers a host of facilities all housed in one functional complex. There is an opera house, music hall, art gallery, arts library, and a calligraphy hall. Performers and artists come from around the world to perform here. So, if highbrow culture is your cup of tea, then this would certainly be a good place to visit. A nearby park is a good place to sit down and relax either before or after a performance.