Top rated Cultural landmarks in South Korea

Experience the best that South Korea has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 22 places from Cultural landmark category.

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Chemulpo Club
Cultural landmark
👍👍 It was great to go back to the 1900s and experience Incheon, an old-fashioned space, as an international city. Please continue to create a space where citizens can be together.
4.80 (383 reviews)
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Gyeonghoeru Pavilion
Historical landmark
Part of a wider palace complex, this ornate, 2-story pavilion sits by a calm, artificial pond.
4.80 (272 reviews)
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Geunjeongjeon
Cultural landmark
Grand residence of the 14th-century Joseon Dynasty, now housing museums of folklore & royal culture.
4.80 (180 reviews)
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Changgyeonggung Palace
Cultural landmark
Complex of 4 grand traditional Korean palaces, shrines & gardens for guided & self guided tours.
4.70 (3.7K reviews)
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Gwanghwamun Gate
Historical landmark
👍👍 Popular tourist attraction. Just in time to catch sunset. Many foreigners n tourists wearing hanbok. Interesting to see pple relaxed and taking photos. Just roamed the free grounds.
4.70 (2.1K reviews)
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Gyeongbokgung Palace
Cultural landmark
Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.
4.60 (40.1K reviews)
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Deoksugung Palace
Cultural landmark
Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.
4.60 (18.8K reviews)
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Changdeokgung
Cultural landmark
Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens.
4.60 (12.2K reviews)
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National Hangeul Museum
National museum
👍👍 Once you go to msieumy, you won't be able to see Korean alphabets as just alphabets. You see a king's strong desire for his people. His strong intent to make everyone communicate easily with anyone. It is well respected in each of the alphabet he created. Hats off to Sejong Daewang. Everyone, both w...
4.50 (2.8K reviews)
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Dongnimmun Arch (Independence Gate)
Historical landmark
A late-19th-century granite arch in a park, built as a symbol of Korean political independence.
4.50 (2.2K reviews)
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Sungnyemun Gate (Namdaemun)
Historical landmark
👍👍 Many new visitors might not know, but this gate was set on fire by an arsonist in 2008 and it was restored and reopened in 2013. I came to Korea in 2012 and I remember not to be able to get close to it. However, now, if you are walking towards Seoul station, you often get to cross through this gat...
4.50 (535 reviews)
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Bukchon Hanok Village
Landmark
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.
4.40 (17.4K reviews)
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Paldalmun (Paldal Gate)
Cultural landmark
Sizable southern gate of the late 18th-century Hwaseong Fortress, with a 2-story wooden pavilion.
4.40 (5.4K reviews)
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Unhyeongung
Cultural landmark
Historic complex with homes for royal & political leaders, now holding events, tours & weddings.
4.40 (2.8K reviews)
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IFEZ G-Tower Incheon
Cultural landmark
Ultra-modern skyscraper home to offices, eateries & an observation floor with city panoramas.
4.40 (2.2K reviews)
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Gyeonghuigung Palace
Cultural landmark
Palace originally built in the 17th century by the Joseon dynasty, with an adjacent history museum.
4.40 (1K reviews)
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Sevit Island
Tourist attraction
👍 Gorgeous to visit at night! There is a beer spot with nice views and a super narrow drinks selection but it does well. I’d say visit if you’re in the area and in the mood for some light walks, other than that I don’t see much else to do. Luminary is pretty!
4.40 (620 reviews)
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Gangneung Wolhwa street
Cultural landmark
👍👍 traditional market Street
4.30 (403 reviews)
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Donamseowon
Historical landmark
👍 유네스코 문화유산 돈암서원을 방문해 봤습니다. 개인적으로는 병산서원과 비교하면 위치, 건물의 방향, 주변 환경과의 조화가 조금은 아쉬웠지만 유네스코 유산으로 등록된 이유가 분명히 있을거라 생각합니다. 유네스코 문화유산 등재로 유지관리도 잘 이루어지고 있어 앞으로도 우리의 문화유산이 잘 지켜지리라 믿습...
4.30 (393 reviews)
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63 Building
Cultural landmark
Ultramodern 63-story tower with an IMAX cinema, a marine park & a sky deck with city views.
4.20 (9.2K reviews)
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