3.5 Km 10078 2020-06-09
38, Munhwajeondang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-2082
Stretching from the former Jeollanam-do Provincial Government Office to the Geumnam-ro area, this famous plaza is where the landmark May 18th Democratic Uprising took place. In May 1980, the Jeollanam-do Provincial Government office building was the headquarters of the civil resistance movement and the scene of a number of rallies. The plaza has been officially known as the May 18 Democracy Square since 1996.
3.6 Km 32132 2020-06-19
24, Yesul-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-942-6160
Gwangju Art Street is aimed at developing Gwangju’s traditional art scene through exhibition of local work. The street is 300m long and located behind Jungang Elementary School, nearby Gwangju Dongbu Police Station. Items commonly found here include Korean fine art such as paintings, ceramics, writings, and industrial art.
Every Saturday, an art flea market famous for its unique pieces is held here. People from all over the nation gather to display items that include old calligraphy materials, collector coins, stone hairbrushes, Chinaware, wooden sculptures, folk drawings, classic books, ink, and incense burners. Part of the attraction is the stories the collectors share with each part of their collection. Enjoy the many shows and exhibitions that draw regular crowds to this famous road.
The Mudeung art exhibit operates according to districts, and functions as a cultural festival as well. The outdoor exhibition was built in February 1995, and is open throughout the day. The large exhibition space has 32 booths and regularly holds special exhibits. Many regional cultural treasures are also on display here. Every Saturday, the Street of Fine Arts is blocked from traffic, and people gather to share and enjoy art culture. Gwangju Summer Universiade will be held this summer, 2015.
3.6 Km 0 2024-04-16
80-8, Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
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3.6 Km 0 2024-04-17
80-3, Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
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3.6 Km 6884 2021-02-01
13, Jungang-ro 160beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-222-2525
Palace Tourist Hotel is located only a six-minute walk from Geumnamro 4(sa)-ga Station on Gwangju Subway Line 1. Nearby attractions within walking distance include Gwangju Art Street and Yangdong Market.
3.6 Km 0 2024-04-16
82-2, Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
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3.6 Km 0 2024-04-16
GS Gwangju Chungjang-ro Branch, 83, Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
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3.6 Km 0 2024-06-27
83-1, Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
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3.6 Km 0 2024-06-26
16-17 , Donggye-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-227-8815
Yeoro is a hanok guesthouse in a quiet residential part of Sansu-dong, Gwangju, Jeollanam-do. The guesthouse has four ondol rooms, all equipped with a toilet and refrigerator. There is a shared washing machine (free of charge) in an outside bathroom. For breakfast, home-made sweet pumpkin porridge is served. Guests can take part in traditional crafts such as red clay dyeing, making injeolmi ricecakes or gangjeong puffed rice, and pressed-flower hand mirror making. Visitors’ cars can be parked in a nearby public parking lot.
3.7 Km 0 2024-04-22
89-1, Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
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