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Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate (흥인지문)

4.5Km    2024-10-10

288, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1842

Heunginjimun Gate was built to protect Hanseongbu, which historically housed essential government facilities. Heunginjimun Gate was the gate on the east side of the outer wall of Seoul Fortress among eight gates. It is referred to as Dongdaemun Gate as well. The gate was constructed during King Taejo’s 5th year in 1396, remodeled during the reign of King Danjong in 1453, and was newly built in 1869 during the sixth year of King Gojong’s reign in 1869.

The gate features a hipped roof with five front and two side compartments on a two-storied building. The thin and weak bracket system supports the eaves and is excessively decorated, reflecting the construction features of the late Joseon period. Also, outside of the fortress is the half-circle-shaped Ongseong, a small wall, to protect the gate.

One of the unique factors of Heunginjimun Gate is that it is the only gate among Seoul’s eight to have Ongseong, further exhibiting the style of construction used during the late Joseon period.

Seoul Mangusan Mountain (망우산(서울))

4.5Km    2021-02-10

San 69-1, Mangu-dong, Jungnang-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2094-2395

Mangusan Mountain at 281.7 meters above sea level spans across Mangu-dong and Myeonmok-dong of Seoul, and Guri-si of Gyeonggi-do. Located on the mountain is Mangu Cemetery, which was designated as a public cemetery in 1933. Since its designation, many popular people have been buried here including children’s literature author Bang Jeong-hwan (penname: Sopa), independence activists Oh Se-chang and Han Yong-un, and Ji Seok-young who pioneered the use of the smallpox vaccination in Korea and was also a Korean linguist. In addition, tombstones bearing chronological listings of seven popular poets and one educator were installed at the park, making the cemetery a venue for historical education. The park also has Sin Gyeong-jin Sindobi, a cultural asset designated as Seoul Tangible Cultural Property No. 95. It is a monument of Sin Gyeong-jin, an official scholar of the Joseon dynasty.

The park also has a 5.2-kilometer-long circular road named “The Thinking Path”. The name was selected through a public competition held in May 1998. Other facilities include the urban environment and nature observation road, a wooden gazebo, and a mineral spring. Thanks to the well managed trees and clean air, the park is visited by many citizens seeking a place to rest.

Kongnamul Jangsu (콩나물장수)

4.6Km    2021-03-18

94, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-763-7999

This is a Korean cuisine located in Daehak-ro, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is stir-fried bean sprouts and pork. Kongbul (bulgogi with bean sprouts) is a spicy dish of fried pork with bean sprouts.

Vamp X Hunter(뱀프 X 헌터)

4.6Km    2025-01-23

서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 94 (동숭동)

Jaws Basket (조스바스켓)

4.6Km    2021-03-24

86, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-744-0701

You can enjoy brunch in the spacious space and on the outdoor terrace. This restaurant's signature menu is spaghetti. This cafe is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Olive Young - Gongneung Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 공릉역)

4.6Km    2024-04-18

Store #104, B2, 74, Dongil-ro 192-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

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Pizzeria O Main Branch (핏제리아오 대학로 본점)

4.6Km    2023-12-22

86 Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

A restaurant in Daehak-ro that recreates the original taste of pizza from Naples, Italy, the home of pizza. All classic pizzas, starting with the Margherita Bufala Pizza, are baked in a wood-fired oven. Pasta and salads are also made personally by the chef, so customer satisfaction is guaranteed. The chef of this branch had won first place at the 2019 World Pizza Championship in Rome. He gained public attention by appearing in various variety shows, such as “Kang's Kitchen Season 3 (2019)” and “Running Man (2010-),” which made him more recognized by the public. Pizzeria O’s pizza dough is characterized by chewy yet light texture.

Going to the End(끝까지 간다)

4.6Km    2025-04-29

서울특별시 종로구 이화장1길 24 (이화동)

Book’s Art Journey(북극곰예술여행)

4.6Km    2025-04-29

서울특별시 종로구 이화장1길 24 (이화동)

Banhadang (반하당)

4.6Km    2024-02-15

36 Seongbuk-ro 5-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

Banhadang is a café located 20 minutes from the UNESCO World Heritage site Changdeokgung Palace. Renovated from a hanok, it preserves the charm of hanok with open spaces, leaving only the pillars of the original structure. The signature menu includes a Strawberry latte made with homemade strawberry syrup and milk. During the summer season, the jeontong pat bingsu (traditional shaved ice with red beans), made with domestically sourced jujube and red bean, is also popular.