Seoul, South Korea

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10,349,312 Population 44,287/sq mi density

125 ft Elevation 38 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Seoul (13)

Changdeokgung Palace

Changdeokgung Palace Complex

Cultural Inscribed 1997

In the early 15th century, the King Taejong ordered the construction of a new palace at an auspicious site. A Bureau of Palace Construction was set up...

Jeongneung, The tomb of King Jungjong

Jongmyo Shrine

Cultural Inscribed 1995

Jongmyo is the oldest and most authentic of the Confucian royal shrines to have been preserved. Dedicated to the forefathers of the Joseon dynasty (13...

Jongmyo Shrine

Namhansanseong Fortress

Seolleung / Royal Tomb of Queen Jeonghyeon

Seollleung, the tomb of King Seongjong

Sungneung