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Top Attractions in GwangjuBuilt as a memorial for the tragic Tiananmen Square uprising, 5.18 Memorial Parks features an exhibition hall which shows the reasons for this violent democratic movement. There is also a three-story pagoda which presents gorgeous panoramic views of Modern Gwangju from its top.
People interested in knowing about ultramodern Gwangju Biennale art must visit the Gwangju Art Museum. Check out its superlative collection of exhibits like the back of a human head, a leather-made cow, a landscape inside a suitcase and more.
Peep into the city’s past through various exciting exhibits at the Gwangju National Museum. The museum features well-preserved Chinese ceramic work assembled from a shipwreck and galleries dedicated to Joseon and Buddhist art.
Mudeungsan Provincial Park is a marvelous lush mountain range which features numerous well-signed trails and picnic spots. But main highlight of the park is the art gallery of Uijae Misulgwan which features flower and bird paintings by Heo Baek-ryeon.
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