Chosun University Museum of Art (조선대학교 미술관)
13.4Km 2026-06-30
308 Pilmun-daero, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
The Chosun University Museum of Art was established to serve as a window to convey the flow of local and international art. It plays an important role in discovering, collecting, and preserving regional artwork, while providing artist with a stage to display their work. The museum has significantly contributed to the regional culture. Through special annual exhibitions, it discovers young artists, educates students and promotes local art. To provide an exhibition experience to students, the museum also holds exhibitions featuring work created by students.
Gwangju Wongaksa Temple (원각사(광주))
13.4Km 2026-06-30
197 Jungang-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Gwangju Wongaksa Temple, a branch temple of Suncheon Seonggwangsa Temple, is part of the Jogye order of Korean Buddhism in Gwangju. Bustling with visitors, the temple offers various events, cultural activities, and Buddhist ceremonies for visitors.
Gwangju Museum of Art (광주시립미술관)
13.4Km 2026-06-30
52, Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
The Gwangju Museum of Art was founded on August 1, 1992, to promote local artists. In 1996, it served as the venue for the Gwangju Biennale. The museum holds over 560 works, including those from Heo Baekryeon, Oh Jiho, Yang Su-ah, and Im Jik-sun, all local artists. In addition to the permanent exhibitions, the museum also has special planned exhibitions and other cultural programs.
May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives (5•18민주화운동 기록관)
13.4Km 2026-06-30
221 Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
The May 18 Democratization Movement was a righteous uprising by citizens that took place in Gwangju for ten days from May 18 to 27 in 1980. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives was established in 2015 at the former Gwangju Catholic Center, a historical site of May 1980, to systematically collect and preserve the May 18 Democratization Movement's heritage that led to the democracy in Korea today. Through the efforts of Gwangju citizens, visitors can see the original records of the May 18 Democratization Movement, inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World in 2011. Visitors can also view the records with a guide or through online exhibitions. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives is a place that preserves the history of all Korean citizens.
Geumnam Butterfly Garden (금남로공원 금남나비정원)
13.4Km 2026-06-30
20-2 Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Geumnamro Neighborhood Park, once the site of the Bank of Korea’s Gwangju branch, now hosts the enchanting Geumnam Butterfly Garden. Inspired by the glowing butterflies, the garden is a stunning curation by Gwangju, a UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts. It offers a magical setting for a night tour, transporting visitors into a fantasy world of vibrant colors and purple hues.
Geumnam-ro Street (금남로)
13.5Km 2026-06-30
Geumnan-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Geumnam-ro Street used to be in the government office quarters, and is now the center of the city's finacial sphere, with many banks, insurance companies and public offices lining the street. During the May 18 Movement, the citizens gathered at Geumnam-ro Steet and marched together to express their sadness and give support for the sublimation of the nation. In modern times, the street serves as a meeting space for citizens, with an underground shopping mall and a plaza around a fountain, where events and performances freely take place.
Gwangju Chungjang-ro KPOP STAR Street(광주 충장로 케이팝 스타의 거리)
13.6Km 2026-06-30
94 Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
J-hope Hope World
This street was created to commemorate K-pop stars from Gwangju. Within the street, there are murals depicting singers' album jackets, benches decorated with song titles, handprints, and sculptures. After j-hope personally stopped by the bench decorated with the theme of a BTS song and posted a proof shot, it became a holy place for fans. It is one of the essential courses that 'ARMY' cannot miss because he left a message of appreciation and impressions of visiting this place.
Chonnam National University Medical Museum (전남대학교 의학박물관 (전남대학교 의과대학 구 본관))
13.6Km 2026-06-30
160 Baekseo-ro, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Chonnam National University Medical Museum opened in 2021 at the previous main building for the university's medical education department, used from 1952 to 1957. It is the oldest building within the university campus, while featuring modern design elements over the exterior.
Jungoe Park (중외공원)
13.6Km 2026-06-30
52, Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Jungoe Park is one of the nation's most famous leisure spaces. There is a children's grand park, the Olympic Garden, and the Olympic Monument. The children's grand park is especially popular on weekends and holidays.
There is also a folk museum, an education center, and the Biennale Exhibition Hall in the Biennale & Museum section of the park.
The park is most popular during fall for its beautiful foliage. In addition, the Rainbow Bridge is a symbol of the Biennale and was installed during the 1st Gwangju Biennale.
Gwangju Cinema (광주극장)
13.7Km 2026-06-30
10 Chungjang-ro 46beon-gil, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Gwangju Cinema opened in 1935 as an artistic and independent film theater and is the sole single-screen cinema to operate in Korea. In the past, the cinema mainly focused on Korean-focused productions such as pansori, but also screen Japanese films to increase business.
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