Many royal palaces were built during the Joseon Dynasty, but the Gyeongbokgung Palace is the largest out of all. It was also the first to be built.
A bit from the history
This massive royal palace was built in 1395. Seoul was known as Hanyang at that time and this palace was known as the heart of the town.
Gyeongbokgung is the first and the largest
5 other Grand Palaces were built during the same era, but this palace is the best in every aspect. The other palaces include Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung.
It’s a famous attraction today
If you have made plans to spend your holiday at any of the hotels in Downtown Seoul the likes of Somerset Palace Seoul, do not miss out on visiting this Grand Palace. The Korean Government has made all restoring and rebuilding to make it tourist-friendly as much as possible. All facilities including souvenir shops and cafeterias are available on the premises.
Other attractions to explore
Both the National Palace Museum and the National Folk Museum are located on the palace grounds. So, you can also explore them during the same visit.
