Fine food and fine art are two musts that should be on any modern traveler's itinerary. Get a taste for the latter at National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul, where you'll find plenty of inspiring pieces to feed your creative appetite.

This collection of precious artworks in Jongno-gu is well-liked by many travelers, so make sure it features on your to-do list. However, your day doesn't end there. There are a lot more attractions ready for you to discover after National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, and National Museum of Korea are not far away.

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