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Kumho Museum of Art (금호미술관)

Kumho Museum of Art (금호미술관)

5.1Km    2020-06-11

18, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-720-5114

The Kumho Museum of Art was opened to celebrate the diversity of art. The museum displays new pieces of art from promising new artists and accomplished artists every year. The museum first opened its doors in Gwanhun-dong in 1989, but moved to a larger area in 1996 where it stands today. The Kumho Museum of Art stands on the east side of Gyeongbokgung Palace. The museum is surrounded by other cultural and folk museums. The B1 floor features artwork of new artists while the 1st and 2nd floors feature project exhibitions and invitation exhibits. About once a year foreign artists are invited to display their art in the museum. There are official invitation exhibitions of seven artists yearly. These are artists who have strongly influenced Korean art. On the 3rd floor of the museum is a small concert hall, also known as Kumho Recital Hall. Although the capacity is only 171 people, all concerts are executed with professional care. On the 1st floor there is a coffee shop and an art shop. The coffee shop and art shop remain open on days the museum is closed.

Eye On Optical - Hanyang Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이온안경 한양대)

Eye On Optical - Hanyang Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이온안경 한양대)

5.1Km    2024-04-17

#101, 30, Majo-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Giani's Napoli - Yeoksam Branch(지아니스나폴리 역삼)

Giani's Napoli - Yeoksam Branch(지아니스나폴리 역삼)

5.1Km    2021-04-13

7, Nonhyeon-ro 94-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-566-0501

You can enjoy traditional Italian pizza baked in a fire oven. The best menu at this restaurant is pizza. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Lee Ri-Ja Hanbok Museum (이리자 한복전시관)

5.1Km    2022-08-08

20, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-9477

The Lee Ri-Ja Hanbok Museum displays the traditional clothing worn in Korea from birth to death. All hanbok displayed at the museum are created by the hanbok designer Lee Ri-Ja herself, who has over 40 years of experience.

Sono Eyewear - Seocho Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (소노안경원 서초)

5.1Km    2024-04-18

#112, 23, Seocho-daero 74-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Myogaksa Temple-Seoul (묘각사 (서울))

Myogaksa Temple-Seoul (묘각사 (서울))

5.1Km    2020-01-31

31, Jong-ro 63ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Located east of Naksan Mountain at Sungin-dong, Jongno-gu in Seoul, Myogaksa Temple offers the urbanites a chance to experience Temple Stay. Since 2002, Myogaksa Temple has run its special Temple Stay program titled “Free from All Anxiety”, which sees a growing number of foreign participants every year. Moreover, you may also have a chance to experience Korean traditional culture as well as get to know Korean history better through interesting stories.

First Samsung Eye Center (퍼스트삼성안과의원)

5.1Km    2025-07-29

5F, 22 Seocho-daero 78-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

First Samsung Eye Center's medical staff consistently conducts research and academic activities. They publish papers in international academic journals each year, and they are committed to providing quality medical services to customers.
The medical staff members have such outstanding skills that they perform surgeries that other ophthalmology clinics find challenging. With over 100,000 surgical cases for the past 20 years, including cataract surgery, vision correction, and retinal surgery, the medical staff at First Samsung Eye Center provides safe surgeries without side effects and high-quality vision results.
The clinic has the latest equipment that allows examinations and surgeries of all ocular diseases. It accurately diagnoses patients' eye conditions and manages the process from pre-surgery examinations to post-surgery care.

Alleys of Changsin-dong (창신동골목길)

Alleys of Changsin-dong (창신동골목길)

5.1Km    2024-10-30

38, Jibong-ro 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

K-movie <PARASITE> - A town full of nostalgia
On the day Kitaek's family returned home, the torrential rain flowed ferociously in streams. The alleys of Changsin-dong, with its narrow and steep stairs, were a good backdrop for visually representing the condition of the Kitaek’s family, who were about to fall. Changsin-dong is a warm and charming neighborhood where traces of the 70s and 80s can be felt.

Hansarang Pharmacy - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (한사랑약국 이대)

Hansarang Pharmacy - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (한사랑약국 이대)

5.1Km    2024-04-23

183, Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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