Seoul offers a unique blend of Korean culture and beautiful nature, making it a captivating destination for tourists. There are five palaces from the Joseon Dynasty in Seoul. In 1394, King Taejo Yi Seong-gye designated Hanyang (now Seoul) as the capital of Joseon Dynasty, built Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1395. Gyeongbokgung Palace was designed based on the traditional palace architectural principles and reflects the founding ideology and governing philosophy of the Joseon dynasty. Every building shows off the beauty of traditional Korean architecture.
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