{"id":41304,"date":"2026-07-22T11:45:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T08:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/one-city-three-days-seoul\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T11:54:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T08:54:04","slug":"one-city-three-days-seoul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/one-city-three-days-seoul\/","title":{"rendered":"One city, three days: Seoul"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Getting Started: About Seoul <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first historical records for Seoul date from the 1st century BCE; the area where the city now stands served as an administrative center for the Baekje Kingdom and then as the capital of the Great Joseon Dynasty starting from the 14th century CE. In more recent history, Seoul became the official name of the capital of South Korea after that nation\u2019s establishment in 1948. Although it sustained great damage during the Korean War in the mid-1950s, Seoul recovered and grew rapidly and is now considered one of the world\u2019s major capitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Places to visit in Seoul<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Seoul, the capital of South Korea.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Seoul, one of the most visited cities in Asia, is waiting for you with its places to visit and unique culture. If you don’t have limited time for Seoul, or if you are curious about the must-see places in the city, stay with us! s a total area of 605.25 km\u00b2. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gyeongbokgung Palace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Erected in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is one of the top historical places to visit in Seoul. Known as the Northern Palace \u2013 and the first palace built by the Joseon Dynasty \u2013 it was the largest of five palaces built around the same time. Destroyed in a fire, the palace buildings were later restored under the reign of King Gojong, who ruled from 1852 to 1919. The structures are considered stellar representation of Joseon architecture. In addition to landscaped gardens and sculptures, the National Palace Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum are housed within the Gyeongbokgung Palace complex. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bongeunsa Temple<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Bongeunsa Temple, Seoul.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Next on our list of places to visit in Seoul is the landmark Bongeunsa Temple. With a history of nearly 1,200 years, the temple is considered the city\u2019s oldest religious structure and houses 3,479 Buddhist scriptures. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Namdaemun Market<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For a truly extraordinary shopping experience, you can add Namdaemun Market to your list of places to visit in Seoul. The traditional market features more than ten thousand sellers and wholesalers offering a wide range of products \u2013 from food and groceries to plants and from accessories to souvenirs. It is considered acceptable to bargain. After visiting Namdaemun Market, you can proceed to the nearby Myeongdong Night Market to sample some of the delicious street fare!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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