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Seoul Papyrus [Tax Refund Shop] (서울파피루스)

Seoul Papyrus [Tax Refund Shop] (서울파피루스)

8.2Km    2024-04-19

136, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Youngpoong Bookstore - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (영풍문고 종로점)

8.2Km    2024-04-18

41, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Goldria - Jongno 3(sam)-ga Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (골드리아 종로3가)

8.2Km    2024-04-19

1F, 50, Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Jungmyeongjeon Hall (중명전)

Jungmyeongjeon Hall (중명전)

8.2Km    2025-01-09

41-11, Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-7525

Located near Deoksugung Palace, Jungmyeongjeon Hall is a red-brick modern Western-style building. It was built in 1899 as the imperial library of the Korean Empire. After Deoksugung Palace caught on fire in 1904, the place became the temporary residence of Emperor Gojong. It also witnessed the tragic part of history in which the infamous Eulsa Treaty (Japan-Korea Protectorate Treaty), an illegal treaty forced by Japan, was signed in 1905. Its exhibition hall serves as a place for historical education.

Bosingak Belfry (보신각 터)

Bosingak Belfry (보신각 터)

8.2Km    2024-03-04

54, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2133-2641

Bosingak Belfry is also known as Jonggak. It was the site in which a large bell, used to keep the time in Seoul, was found during the Joseon period (1392-1897). Bosingak Belfry was burned down during the Korean War (1950-1953) and was reconstructed in 1979. The original bell was moved to the Gyeongbokgung Palace, and a new bell was forged in 1985. At midnight, January 1, the bell at the Bosingak Belfry is rung to welcome the new year. Many people gather around the belfry to make a wish for their new year.

Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeontral Park) (경의선숲길(연트럴파크))

8.3Km    2023-08-11

133, Donggyo-ro 51-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Gyeongui Line Forest Park is a linear city park located in Mapo-gu and is also called Yeontral Park. It includes Daeheung-dong, Yeonnam-dong, Saechanggogae Pass, Changjeon-dong, Sinsu-dong, and Wonhyo-ro, which were opened in this order. Gyeongui Line Forest Park is established atop the Gyeongui railroad line and the Gyeongui Line and Airport Railroad Express are constructed as a double track underground. Gyeongui Line Forest Park was designed to be incomplete on purpose to invite the citizens in completing the park. The area which could have been left empty and neglected has turned into a meaningful green park for the citizens by the citizens.

Olive Young - Goyangdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 고양동)

Olive Young - Goyangdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 고양동)

8.3Km    2024-04-22

34, Hyeeum-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Ewha Centennial Hall (이화여고100주년기념관)

Ewha Centennial Hall (이화여고100주년기념관)

8.3Km    2024-02-20

26 Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Ewha Centennial Hall is a multimedia education center located next to Ewha Girls' High School. Spanning underground and five above-ground floors, it features a gallery, a cafe, music rooms, individual practice rooms, and audio-visual rooms. The Hwaham Hall on the first and second floors is utilized for performances such as musicals and concerts, as well as educational events.

Tapgol Park (탑골공원)

Tapgol Park (탑골공원)

8.3Km    2024-03-04

99, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-731-0534

Tapgol Park is the first modern park in Seoul. Having been the site of the Buddhist temple of Wongaksa Temple since 1467, the land was turned into a park in 1897. The park has a significant presence in Korean history, being the place where the March 1 Independence Movement began in 1919. One can find historical sites that hearken back to the struggle, such as the Palgakjeong Pavilion, the center of the movement; cultural heritage sites such as the Ten-story Stone Pagoda of Wongaksa Temple Site and the Stele for the Construction of Daewongaksa Temple at Wongaksa Temple Site; and monuments such as the independence movement relief plate, murals, the statue of Son Byeong-hee, and the statue of Han Yong-un.