1 GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE
tart your tour of central Seoul by delving into the city's empire-rich past at the largest royal palace, which comprises several offices, residences and royal gardens across 40 hectares of land. The palace was first built by the Joseon dynasty in 1395 but the buildings have been damaged and restored several times, first by fire during the Hideyoshi invasion in 1592 and then again during the Japanese occupation (1910-1945). A project to restore the, the traditional Korean dress, which can be rented at various shops in the vicinity – those sporting the attire get free entry. Tickets start from KRW3,000 (US$2.3). Closed on Tuesdays.
