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Sightseeing in Seoul

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The capital provides a lot of interesting places, so it is almost impossible to see everything within one weekend. As I didn’t have much knowledge of Korean history, I selected the spots in order to learn more about this country.

On Friday I visited Kyeongbok Palace, the emperor’s former residence. Inside the palace I found the Korean Folk museum. While I was walking through the exhibition a staff member offered me a guided tour for free. The private tour was a good opportunity to find answers to my questions.

The next day I went to the Olympic Park that has been constructed in the 80’s. Apparently this is a frequented spot for Korean families on a Saturday. The Olympic Park also contains an outdoor modern art exhibition. Furthermore I also visited the Museum of Modern Art inside the Olympia area. The exhibition features a lot of Korean artist, who have been totally unknown to me before.

Finally today, I visited the Seoul Museum of History. It has a very gorgeous exhibition that helped me to understand more about Korea.

Tomorrow morning I will return to Japan and continue my studies. But I’m sure, this wasn’t my last time in this Country.

The first German diplomat in Seoul. He arrived 1882 and was the first official western advisor for the Korean government.
The first German diplomat in Seoul. He arrived 1882 and was the first official western advisor for the Korean government.

![“Zen for VW or VW for Zen” is a sculpture by Wolf Vostell (1988, Germany) which is exhibited at the Olympic Park.](DSC07166-small.jpg ““Zen for VW or VW for Zen” is a sculpture by Wolf Vostell (1988, Germany) which is exhibited at the Olympic Park.”)

Kyung-Hee-Geung Palace, not many visitors but still very impressive.
Kyung-Hee-Geung Palace, not many visitors but still very impressive.

Roof decoration at Kyeongbok Palace.
Roof decoration at Kyeongbok Palace.

Kyeongbok Palace main entrance.
Kyeongbok Palace main entrance.

More Seafood including Gaebul
More Seafood including Gaebul

Fish!
Fish!

Students visiting the Kyeongbok Palace.
Students visiting the Kyeongbok Palace.

The modern buildings in Seoul.
The modern buildings in Seoul.

Korean students visiting the Korean Folk Museum.
Korean students visiting the Korean Folk Museum.

Chinese Zodiac statues, in this picture the dragon and the rabbit.
Chinese Zodiac statues, in this picture the dragon and the rabbit.

A pavilion inside Kyeongbok Palace.
A pavilion inside Kyeongbok Palace.

Jars that were used to store Kimchi during the year.
Jars that were used to store Kimchi during the year.

The ceiling inside the palace.
The ceiling inside the palace.

Roof decoration of Kyung-Hee-Geung Palace.
Roof decoration of Kyung-Hee-Geung Palace.

Main entrance of Kyung-Hee-Geung Palace.
Main entrance of Kyung-Hee-Geung Palace.

Guards in traditional dresses standing at the front entrance.
Guards in traditional dresses standing at the front entrance.

The classic version of Haechi, the imaginary creature.
The classic version of Haechi, the imaginary creature.

A panoramic overview of the place before Gwan-Hwa-Moon.
A panoramic overview of the place before Gwan-Hwa-Moon.

Gwan-Hwa Moon is the front gate of the royal palace.
Gwan-Hwa Moon is the front gate of the royal palace.

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