Korea War Memorial in Seoul
Seoul, Yongsan-gu, Yongsan-dong, 1-8 The military memorial of the Republic of Korea, in spite of its name, was created not only as a tribute to those who died in wars for the country. He represents a huge museum complex with a collection of weapons, tanks, aircraft and other military equipment, as well as with historical exhibits.
Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul
Seoul, Jongno-gu, Sajik-ro, 161 The palace with an interesting name Gyeongbokgung (which translates from Korean as "palace of radiant happiness") is considered the largest of the "Five Great Palaces". This group includes five palace complexes of Seoul, erected over 500 years ago. They are all built by the rulers of the royal Joseon Dynasty
Gyeonghong Palace in Seoul
Seoul, Jongno-gu, Saemunan-ro, 45 Gyeonghong Palace is located in the western parts of Seoul, so it is also often called the Sogwol - the Western Palace. This is one of the most beautiful palaces of the Korean capital and Korea in general. It is included in the "Five Great Palaces" of Seoul, a group of palace complexes erected over 500 years ago.
Toksugun Palace in Seoul
Seoul, Jung-gu, Namdaemun-ro 1-gil, 57 Toxugun Palace in Seoul is the only one of all the palaces of the city in which buildings are built in European style, and not in traditional Korean. This palace is part of a group of complexes called "Five Great Palaces" in Seoul. All of them were built about 500 years ago by the Joseon Dynasty
Chonggyonggong Palace in Seoul
Seoul, Jongno-gu, Changgyeonggung-ro, 185 History of Changyonggong Palace in Seoul, the capital of the Republic of Korea, dates back to the distant Middle Ages. This magnificent castle complex was erected around 1104, literally the name of the palace is translated from Korean as "the palace of unrestrained fun."
Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul
Seoul, Jongno-gu, Yulgok-ro, 99 Seoul is famous for its palaces - there are a lot of them. But the most noteworthy are the "Five Great Palaces" - a conditional name for five palace complexes, built more than 500 years ago. All of them were built by the rulers of the royal Joseon dynasty, which ruled Korea from 1392 to 1897.
Demilitarized Zone
Imjingak-ro, Munsan-eup (1320-1 Majeong-ri) For more than half a century, the Korean peninsula has been divided into two halves - the North and the South, and now the demilitarized zone serving as the border has become not only a relic of the Cold War era, but also a tourist object of world significance.
Fontan Bridge Rainbow "in Seoul
Seoul, Banpo-dong Seocho-gu, 648 It is unlikely that today we can surprise someone with a bridge fountains - is the most common representation in many large cities and metropolitan areas. Streams of water under pressure are thrown on both sides of the bridge directly into the pond over which it is laid. In the evening, this is even more spectacular.
Museum of Optical Illusions in Seoul
Seoul, Mapo-gu, Hongik-ro-3-gil, 20 Museum illusions (Trick Eye Museum) is an interactive museum where all the pictures are made in the 3D style, and visitors have a unique opportunity to feel directly as part of the works of art. The Museum offers galleries where visitors can get to know the canvases
Cheongwadae Presidential Residence in Seoul
Seoul, Jongno-gu, 1 Sejongno Chonwade's Presidential Residence is the real symbol of Seoul. As you know, every color for Koreans has its value. Not an exception - and the palace of Cheonwade, the roof of which is a deep blue-green hue.
Yuksam Building in Seoul
Seoul, Yeoeuido-dongSkyscraper Yuxam Building is a visiting card of Yoidodo Island in Seoul. It embodies all the power and the modernity of the business center of the city. Construction of the building began in 1980 and lasted only five years - it is relatively short for structures of this height (249 m).
The capital of South Korea
First of all, it's worth visiting the capital of the country - Seoul. Finding yourself on the right side of the Khan-gan River, on which the city stands, you will be transported hundreds of centuries ago, at a time when Seoul was ruled by mighty royal dynasties. Here is the oldest and largest palace complex of the city of Gyeongbokgung, dated back to the 14th century. At the moment, several museums operate on its territory, expositions of which tell about the history of Korea, as well as about the life of its rulers.
On the left coast of the Hang-gang are modern areas of Seoul. One of the main attractions of the new Seoul is the luxurious skyscraper "63", where you can not only have a delicious dinner in one of the luxurious restaurants, but also visit the city aquarium and even look at the capital of South Korea almost from a bird's eye view.
Hwaseong Fortress
Not only in the city, but also in its environs there are lots of interesting places, for example, the ancient fortress Hwaseong, which is so unique and has such a high historical value that it was listed as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
Park complex Hanguk minskocheon
Just a few kilometers from the city there is also the most picturesque park complex Hanguk Minoxocheon - a kind of open-air museum. And also Namsangol hanok mail is an authentic Korean village, getting into which you lose the sense of reality and are transferred to those times when people lived in harmony with themselves and nature. It recreates not only the way of life of the Korean people, but also the ancient traditions, which you can get acquainted with during various public holidays and festivities.
Nature and cities of South Korea
The central part of the country is rich in its natural parks and protected areas, where there are also a lot of old architectural buildings .Fans of "green tourism" will be interested to go to the south-western region, because here on whole hectares stretch the cereal fields, orchards and very nice farming grounds .And the southeast with its abundance of churches, palaces and monasteries will not leave indifferent lovers of cognitive relaxation .In particular, it is worth visiting the city of Gyeongju, founded even before our era as the capital of a once-powerful kingdom called Silla .
In the east of the country, off the coast of the Yellow Sea, one of the best sea resorts is located, where pleasant development from the stunning beauty of nature is enhanced by the developed resort infrastructure. In addition, there are mountain ranges, which offer unlimited opportunities for active cognitive recreation throughout the year. Here there is a huge amount of mineral, including hot springs, mysterious caves and picturesque nature parks.