Munmyo Confucian Shrine and Seonggyungwan National Academy (서울 문묘와 성균관) - Area information - Korea travel information

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

5.2Km    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.

Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop(어서오세요, 휴남동 서점입니다)

5.2Km    2025-09-15

서울특별시 종로구 대학로8가길 52 (동숭동)

Rachmaninoff(라흐마니노프)

5.2Km    2025-09-12

서울특별시 종로구 대학로12길 21 (동숭동)

Italy Moon - Daehakro Branch (이태리문 대학로)

5.2Km    2021-03-19

21, Daehak-ro, 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-741-5353

This is a Western cuisine located in Daehak-ro, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is pizza. A restaurant offering discounts to student ID card holders.

PORKLAND (포크랜드)

5.2Km    2021-03-30

258-10, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-745-7878

It is a place that not only office workers but also college students often visit. The best menu at this restaurant is spicy pork shoulder shabu-shabu. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Olive Young - Univ. of Seoul Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 서울시립대)

5.2Km    2024-04-18

Store #104, #105, City Plaza, 222, Jeonnong-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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INCONVENIENT CONVENIENCE STORE(불편한 편의점)

5.2Km    2025-09-15

서울특별시 종로구 대학로 132 (동숭동)

Thrill Me(쓰릴 미)

5.2Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 종로구 대학로12길 21

Gomiso Gopchang (고미소곱창)

5.2Km    2021-03-19

228, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-969-8883

Gopchang (intestine) is a Korean popular dish with stir-fried pig intestines and vegetables. The most famous menu is grilled beef small intestine/grilled pork small intestine. A barbecue specialty restaurant located near Cheongnyangni Station in Seoul.

Art Center K (아트센터 K)

5.2Km    2022-09-08

101, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Art Center K (formerly Wonder Space) opened in February 2012, offers art programs in Daehangno, a neighborhood of youth, romance and culture. It also supports artists through creative activities, exchanges, and trainings, while serving as a performing art hall where people can participate in artistic and creative activities.

Art Center K's three theaters feature unique stages and audience spaces: Donggeurami (Circular) Theater, Semo (Triangle) Theater, and Nemo (Square) Theater. One stage hosts fun and educational open-run performances for children, while the other two theaters offer popular plays, musicals, concerts, and other cultural events.