Seoul: Royal Courtyards, Fortress Ridges & Civic Design

Framed by rugged granite peaks and bisected by the broad Han River, Seoul layers six centuries of Joseon royal planning alongside bold contemporary architecture and lively neighborhood markets. This exploration map traces three intertwined facets of the capital: the grand palace compounds, Confucian shrines, and hanok-lined hills of historic Jongno; the fortress ridges and restored waterways that weave green corridors through the city center; and the encyclopedic museums, design landmarks, and covered food alleys that animate modern civic life.