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National Museum of Korea

K. M. Lawson

Shrines, temples, palaces, museums... Seoul has a rich cultural heritage that can be seen in its original setting or on exhibition in one of the many museums. An absoulte must are the historical sites of the Mongchon Toseong and the Achasanseong Fortress. Besides the impresiive construction, one can visit the neighbouring places and the well-preserved gardens, constructed a long time ago.

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Uireung

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This historic site houses the burial place of King Gyeongjong.

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address:	Imunsamgeori

Chonmyo

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In this forested park you will find the royal shrines of the Yi Dynasty. Most of the shrines are not open to the public except on special holidays. SHould you happen to be here on one of those holidays you should absolutely go to the park.

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Seonjeongneung

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Historic site that comprises the Seolleung Tomb and Jeongneung Tomb.

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address:	Sjong, nearby New World Hotel
tel:	82 2 568 1291

Taereung Tomb

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Taereung Tomb is the tomb of King Jungjong’s wife.

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address:	Seokgye
tel:	82 2 972 0370

Yeonghwiwon

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The Yeonghwiwan compound does not only comprise the yeonghwiwon tomb but also the tomb of Sunsheon-gwibi ( a concubine of King Gojong)

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address:	Jogno
tel:	82 2 962 0556

Foreigners’s Tomb

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address:	Hapjeong
tel:	82 2 335 0211

Dongmyo Shrine

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Nearby tourist spots : Dongdaemun Gate

type:	Shrines & Tombs
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address:	Dongmyo Park
tel:	82 02 731 0535

Jongneung Tomb

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address:	Jongno 1-ga
tel:	82 02 914 5133

Heoninneung

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Heoninneung consists of two tombs: Heonneung Tomb where King Taejong and his wife, Queen Won-gyeong, are buried and Inneung Tomb where King Sunjo and his wife, Queen Sunwon, are buried in one mound.

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address:	Yangyea

Seokcheon-Dong

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Several tombs dating back from the Baekje period.

type:	Shrines & Tombs
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address:	Seokchon Station

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