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Seoul City Wall Museum (한양도성박물관)

Seoul City Wall Museum (한양도성박물관)

2.0Km    2023-12-22

283, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-724-0243

Hanyangdoseong, the Seoul City Wall, built in 1396, was the city fortress wall that protected the capital city Seoul for over 600 years. The fortress wall was built along the terrains and although it became partially damaged during the modernization process, its original form remains well to this day, making it a cultural heritage that coexists with the modern city. The Seoul City Wall Museum, located in Heungjinjimun Park, is a museum containing the history and culture of city wall from the Joseon dynasty to the present. It is a cultural space with a permanent exhibition hall, special exhibition hall, city wall information center, and study room.

Olive Young - Hyehwa Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 혜화역점)

2.0Km    2024-06-27

1F, 122, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Pyeongando Jokbal (평안도족발집)

Pyeongando Jokbal (평안도족발집)

2.0Km    2021-03-30

174-6, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2279-9759

Pyeongando Jokbal has a history of over 50 years, and is very popular among all the jokbal (pig's trotter) restaurants in the Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street area. The taste is outstanding, making this hard-to-find restauant a favorite among jokbal lovers.

Artbox - Daehangno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 대학로)

2.0Km    2024-04-22

22, Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Finding Mr. Destiny(김종욱 찾기)

2.0Km    2025-06-10

서울특별시 종로구 대학로8길 25 (동숭동)

OHUJEONG - Daehangno Branch (오후정 대학로)

OHUJEONG - Daehangno Branch (오후정 대학로)

2.0Km    2021-03-29

25, Daehak-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-741-1747

This is a Japanese home-style restaurant where you can enjoy various Japanese fusion dishes. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is pollack roe pasta.

5F N Gift [Tax Refund Shop] (5F N기프트)

5F N Gift [Tax Refund Shop] (5F N기프트)

2.0Km    2024-04-18

105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Zorro: Actor-Musician(조로: 액터 뮤지션)

2.0Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 종로구 대학로12길 64 (동숭동)

Munmyo Confucian Shrine and Seonggyungwan National Academy (서울 문묘와 성균관)

Munmyo Confucian Shrine and Seonggyungwan National Academy (서울 문묘와 성균관)

2.0Km    2020-03-31

31, Seonggyungwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-760-1472

Munmyo is a shrine dedicated to Confucius, whose teachings form the foundation of Confucianism. It is also dedicated to his disciples and other great Confucian scholars. Munmyo is not only the shrine but also the highest educational institution of the Joseon dynasty. Munmyo was once called as Munseonwangmyo since during the Tang dynasty, Confucius was named as King Munseon after his death and then it has been called as Munmyo since the Yuan dynasty.

The compound consists of two main areas: the Daeseongjeon houses shrines and the Myeongnyundang features seminar halls and other auxiliary facilities. Also, there are two dormitories, Dongjae and Seojae, which are collectively known as Sungkyunkwan. In front of the Myeongnyundang stands a ginkgo tree designated as Natural Monument No. 59. In spring and autumn, a ritual for Confucius and his disciples takes place.

Seoul Tower Plaza (서울타워 플라자)

Seoul Tower Plaza (서울타워 플라자)

2.0Km    2016-08-18

105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

N Seoul Tower used to be the tower for broadcasting transmission and the bottom levels of the tower have restricted access to authorized staff only. Since the remodeling to the Seoul Tower Plaza in 2015, these levels are now opened the public. Visitors to the Seoul Tower Plaza building can also enjoy the terrace that is installed to serve as a walking trail for leisure walks. A beautiful panoramic view of Seoul can also be seen from 243m in x_height. at the summit of Namsan Mountain.