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Seoul City Wall Museum (한양도성박물관)

Seoul City Wall Museum (한양도성박물관) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

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Seoul City Wall Museum

The Seoul City Wall Museum, located near Naksan Park in Jongno-gu, documents the history of Hanyangdoseong — the historic fortress wall that once encircled the Joseon-era capital. Permanent exhibitions trace the wall's construction, repair campaigns across different dynasties, and its role in defining the city's boundaries. Scale models, excavated artifacts, and archival maps give visitors a grounded understanding of how the wall shaped Seoul's urban form. The museum serves as a practical starting point for walking sections of the still-intact wall trail that winds through the surrounding hills.

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Why go

The Seoul City Wall Museum, located near Naksan Park in Jongno-gu, documents the history of Hanyangdoseong — the historic fortress wall that once encircled the Joseon-era capital. Permanent exhibitions trace the wall's construction, repair campaigns across different dynasties, and its role in defining the city's boundaries. Scale models, excavated artifacts, and archival maps give visitors a grounded understanding of how the wall shaped Seoul's urban form. The museum serves as a practical starting point for walking sections of the still-intact wall trail that winds through the surrounding hills.

Quick highlights

  • Dedicated museum for Seoul's historic Hanyangdoseong fortress wall
  • Permanent exhibits feature excavated artifacts and detailed archival maps
  • Scale models illustrate the wall's original layout around the capital
  • Covers construction and restoration history across multiple dynasties
  • Ideal starting point before hiking the nearby intact wall trail

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