efficient to the teeth.
It’s also the must-see attractions when you
endowed with a dizzying wealth
of cultural facilities where visitors
can take in the creativity of Seoul’s
artists, learn about its history,
or acquaint themselves with new
cultural experiences.
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It is located on top of Namsan
Mountain and is a place where you
can get fine views of Seoul. The
tower first was built in 1969 as a
satellite tower to accommodate
television and radio broadcast in
the Seoul area. It was opened to
the public in 1980. Since then, it
has been popular place to relax
for Seoul citizens.There is lighting
show every night in N Seoul tower
and it begins at 5PM until 11PM
with various color presentations.
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Nanta Theater
Nanta is non-verbal performance
which is the combination of
Korean traditional performance
called ‘Samullnori’ and western
form of performance. Instead of
using various Korean traditional
instruments, it uses pans, knives,
and pots- objects that you can find
in a kitchen- as its instruments.
That is why the performance
called ‘Cooking’ in English. It first
debuted in 1997, since then, more
than 350,000 audiences in different
ages and backgrounds viewed this
performance.
Traditional Seoul
In 1392, Seoul was designated the
capital of a new dynasty, Joseon,
a period in Korean history that
lasted until 1910. The traditional
epicenter of Seoul is found in the
Gwangwhamun district where
palaces, shrines, and temples
into the palace grounds and head
markets t hat are open nearl y
all hours of the day. Traditional
Seoul is a fulfilling visit that brings
visitors one step closer to the
history of Korea.
Gyeongbokgung(Palace)
Gyeongbokgung (Palace)
Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung
remained the core nucleus of
autocratic rule through much of
the Joseon period. Unlike other
palaces in Seoul the rectangular
area is flanked by large entry gates
on all four sides, and three granite
walkways extend from the front
entry gate, or Geunjeongmun, to
Geunjeongjeon, the main hall of
Gyeongbokgung Palace. It was
here w here the head of state
conducted important matters,
received foreign envoys, and
assembled his court in royal rituals.
Enthronements also took place
here. Look inside the hall and you’ll
see the king’s throne, crowned by
a canopy and an intricate, latticed
ceiling, which includes a carving of
two golden dragons in the clouds,
a symbol of royalty. Walk further
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west towards Gyeonghoeru, or the
Pavilion of Joyous Meeting. The
elevated pavilion, buttressed by
stone columns floats on a man-
made lake, and its granite railings
feature carved renditions of the
Bulgasari, a mythological creature
known to consume fire. The two-
story pavilion may be a familiar
sight as it is inscribed on the back
of the 10,000 won note.
Fortress Wall of Seoul
Fortress Wall of Seoul
It is a fortress that surrounded
Seoul during the Joseon period
(1392-1910). In the beginning of
the Joseon dynasty, King Taejo
wanted to move the capital to
Seoul and built this fortress in
1395 in order to protect the
capital. It destroyed all the parts
that was built in sand and rebuilt it
with stones and established more
defense equipment of the fortress
during repair construction in 1442.
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Due to the division of the nation
and the proximity of the DMZ with
North Korea just an hour’s drive
away, some might think Seoul
to be a somewhat risky place to
visit. Foreign news reports aside,
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