Photo: Seoul Metropolitan Government (KOGL)
Dilkusha, the House of Albert Taylor
서울 앨버트 테일러 가옥(딜쿠샤)
Historic site · Jongno-gu
A 1920s Western-style house with a story tied to Korea's independence movement. A 400-year-old ginkgo tree stands beside it.
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Source: museum.seoul.go.kr
Nearby in Jongno-gu
National Police Museum
FreeMuseum · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
Hands-on exhibits like trying on uniforms and mock investigations make it a hit with kids. A 5-minute walk from Dilkusha.
Jongno Culture and Sports Center
₩6,050Sports facility · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
Public indoor pool in Jongno-gu. Adult pool (25 m × 11 m) with 5 lanes and a training pool (14 m × 6 m) with 2 lanes. Open swim 6,050 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Hong Nan-pa House
FreeHistoric site · Seodaemun Stn. (Line 5)
Located in Hongpa-dong, Jongno-gu, this house is where composer Hong Nan-pa, who left behind beloved Korean art songs and children's songs, spent his final years, living here for six years from 1935.
National Weather Museum
FreeMuseum · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
Joseon-era rain gauges and more than a century of Seoul weather records. Far more rewarding if you book the free guided tour.
Jongno Library
FreeLibrary · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
On the edge of Sajik Park and Inwangsan. Read, then stroll the park; pair it with Gyeongbokgung for a full day.
Sajik Neighborhood Park
FreePark · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
Site of the Sajikdan altar, built by King Taejo of Joseon together with the palace and Jongmyo when he made Hanyang the capital; the grounds around the altar became a park in 1921. Sajikdan was raised in 1394, the third year of Taejo, following Goryeo rites to make offerings to the god of earth...
Other historic sites in Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Free if eligibleJongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3) Exit 5
Joseon's foremost royal palace. Free on the last Wednesday of the month or in hanbok. The changing of the guard ceremony (10:00 and 14:00) is always free.
Changdeokgung Palace
Free if eligibleJongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3) Exit 3
A UNESCO World Heritage site famed for autumn foliage. Free entry applies to the main palace only; the Secret Garden requires a separate booking.
Changgyeonggung Palace
Free if eligibleJongno-gu · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4) Exit 4
A palace with a Grand Greenhouse and the Chundangji pond. Linked internally to Changdeokgung, and beautifully lit during night openings.
Deoksugung Palace
Free if eligibleJung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2) Exit 2
A downtown palace where Seokjojeon sits alongside traditional halls. Open until 9pm, it's popular for evening strolls and the stone wall road; the changing of the guard is free.
Jongmyo Shrine
Free if eligibleJongno-gu · Jongno 3-ga Stn. (Lines 1, 3, 5) Exit 11
A World Heritage shrine housing the spirit tablets of Joseon kings and queens, with a meditative path through dense woods. Self-guided visits on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays are the most relaxed.