Ilmin Art Museum (일민미술관)

1.1Km 2022-09-27

152, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Ilmin Art Museum located in former Dong-A Newspaper Building, was formed in honor of their honorable and late CEO Kim Sang-man. The museum was established in December of 1996, and with a full renovation in 2001, large exhibition hall and Ilmin collection was placed in. Through the renovation, the combination of glass and steel made Artrium aimed to become one of the best comtemporary museum, connecting the museum to the streets of Gwanghwamun.

This museum boasts a large Ilmin collection. There are 430 pieces of Ilmin collection from Goryeo dynasty (918-1392) to present, 1,200 pieces in the Donga Newspaper's collection of art, and 100 pieces of art owned by Hyundai Corporation. The Ilmin Collection mostly consists of pieces that Kim Sang-man collected from ceramics to aesthetic paintings. The Dongah Newspaper's collection has time-relevant pieces that are important in history.

Daraenamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁 다래나무)

1.1Km 2025-01-13

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3668-2300

Daraenamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace is estimated to be 600 years old, meaning it had likely been planted before the palace was built. The tree stands 19m in x_height, and has six separate trunks sprawling in all directions. It is the biggest and the oldest in Korea. It is designated and protected as a National Natural Monument.

Tosokjeong (토속정)

1.1Km 2021-03-19

4-1, Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-720-2192

This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno, Seoul. The representative menu is skate, pork, and kimchi combo. A traditional Jeollanam-do food restaurant serving more than 10 side dishes.

Manga (만가)

1.1Km 2021-03-26

103-19, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-720-5797

This is a restaurant that sells grilled eel, which is known as a health food. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled eel.

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

1.1Km 2024-04-19

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

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Four Seasons Charles H. (포시즌스호텔서울 찰스.H)

1.1Km 2024-03-15

97 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

This bar is named after the legendary American writer Charles H. Baker. It is inspired by speakeasy bars, which were bars hidden from sight during the Prohibition period, so its door blends into the surrounding walls. So, when one steps into the space, it is like stepping into a secret hangout. A cover charge of 10,000 won gives patrons a welcome drink, finger foods, and snacks. The menu is inspired by cocktails that Charles H. Baker had across the world, such as New York City, Mexico, Shanghai, Cuba, and Tahiti. It won 7th place in Asia’s 50 Best Bars list and 42nd place in the World’s 50 Best Bars list. The ambience is relaxed, and attentive services ensure that you can have a comfortable time here.

Nagwon Bindaetteok (낙원빈대떡)

1.1Km 2021-03-19

3, Supyo-ro 22-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-763-9515

This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno, Seoul. An old restaurant located near Nakwon Music Mall. The best menu at this restaurant is mung bean pancake.

Yu Yuan (유 유안)

1.1Km 2017-02-24

97, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

With a name derived from Shanghai's beautiful garden, Yu Yuan displays the glamorous exuberance and abundance of Shanghai in the 1920s. Offered menus are mostly based on Guangdong cuisine along with other Chinese regional specialties such as Bejing Duck.

Hyojababe (효자바베)

1.1Km 2021-03-22

42, Jahamun-ro, 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-8749-0019

A restaurant frequently featured in Korean delicious food programs. This BBQ restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is grilled Korean beef.

Baan Khun Kwan (반쿤콴(B.K.K))

1.1Km 2021-04-12

20, Jong-ro 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-725-1688

This restaurant is decorated in the 'Thai' style. The best menu at this restaurant is rice noodle soup with beef. This Thai (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

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