Hotels near Statue of Admiral Yi Sun Shin Seoul

Delve into the fascinating selection of artworks, documentary archives and history relics partially assembled by a late journalist and media group owner.

A golden statue with a palace and a mountain behind highlight the importance of this individual. Stand in front of the monument to sense his significance.

A crash course in all things South Korean, this museum and information center aims to help vacationers understand the country’s customs and culinary traditions.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Yi Sun-sin— just one of the monuments in Jongno-gu. Our travelers also like this historical area for its riverfront setting. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Seoul has other landmarks you might want to visit such as Gyeongbokgung Palace.

If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at Sejong Gallery in Jongno-gu. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to see more of the museums in Seoul, you can easily walk to National Museum of Korean Contemporary History or Seoul Museum of History.

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Sejong Cultural Center in Jongno-gu. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Cecil Theater is just a short walk away.

If museums are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Shinhan Museum in Myeong-dong. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to see more of the museums in Seoul, you can easily walk to Seoul Museum of Art or National Museum of Korean Contemporary History.

National Museum of Korean Contemporary History is just one of the attractions in Jongno-gu, Seoul so you might want to stop by during your trip. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to experience more of the culture Seoul has to offer, head to Sejong Cultural Center, U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Korea, and Gwanghwamun.