Places worth the detour in Seoul
123 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Seoul, South Korea, across 7 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (43). Best known: Changdeokgung. 108 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
The 60 best known, ranked 123
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them. The other 63 are on the map and on the South Korea pages.
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3.Namdaemun
Built landmarks · 21st century · Notable
Main gate of Seoul fortress; one of The Four Great Gates (cardinal) as one of The Eight Gates of Seoul as part of the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea
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8.Gyeonghuigung
Built landmarks · Notable
Gyeonghui Palace (in Korean: Gyeonghuigung, literally Palace of Serene Harmony) was a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. It was one of the "Five Grand Palac…
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10.Heunginjimun
Built landmarks · Notable
One of The Four Great Gates (cardinal) as one of The Eight Gates of Seoul as part of the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea
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13.National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, South Korea
Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable
National museum
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14.Myeongdong Cathedral
Sacred sites · 19th century · Notable
Cathedral in Myeongdong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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16.Bukhansan National Park
Nature & landscapes · 20th century · Hidden gem
National park of South Korea
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17.Gwanghwamun Plaza
Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem
Public open space in Downtown Seoul
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32.Donuimun
Built landmarks · 14th century · Hidden gem
One of The Four Great Gates (cardinal) as one of The Eight Gates of Seoul as part of the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea
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35.National Theater of Korea
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Arts organization in Korea
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39.Seoul Forest
Parks & cemeteries · 21st century · Hidden gem
Park in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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46.Ilmin Museum of Art
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum in Seoul, South Korea
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48.St. Nicholas Cathedral (Seoul)
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Orthodox cathedral in Seoul, South Korea
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53.Changuimun
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
One of The Four Small Gates (intercardinal) as one of The Eight Gates of Seoul as part of the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea
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54.Sukjeongmun
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
One of The Four Great Gates (cardinal) as one of The Eight Gates of Seoul as part of the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea
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55.Seoul Land
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Amusement park in Gwacheon, Seoul, South Korea
