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Whanki Art Museum (환기미술관)

Whanki Art Museum (환기미술관)

16.2Km    2024-03-04

63, Jahamun-ro 40-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-391-7701

Whanki Art Museum exhibits the works of Kim Whanki (1913-1974), the pioneer of Korean abstract art. Kim was inspired by traditional features such as Korean mountains and streams, the sky, moons and clouds, the white porcelain and traditional patterns, and worked to express them in abstract forms through points, lines, and surfaces. The main collection features nearly 300 works by Kim. One can also find an art shop and a café.

Seongnam Outdoor Theater (성남시 야외공연장)

Seongnam Outdoor Theater (성남시 야외공연장)

16.2Km    2024-02-19

550 Seongnam-daero, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do

Seongnam Outdoor Theater, situated within the Bundang Jungang Park, offers seating for up to 11,000 visitors, featuring 480 fixed seats and a sprawling 6,600-square-meter grass seating area. Annually hosting concerts, art festivals, exhibitions, and diverse performances, it consistently delights its visitors with high-quality entertainment.

Buam-dong (부암동)

Buam-dong (부암동)

16.3Km    2024-03-15

Buam-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1807

Buam-dong is a village located north of Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is designated as a development-restricted zone due to its proximity to the Cheong Wa Dae, preserving the old neighborhood's appearance. There are numerous bakeries, cafés, restaurants, and small galleries housed in renovated traditional houses, making it a delightful place for a leisurely stroll. The nearby hiking trails connected to Bugaksan Mountain offer a tranquil journey through the forest, ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat.

National Memorial of Korean Provisional Government (국립대한민국임시정부기념관)

16.3Km    2023-01-16

279-24, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

The National Memorial of Korean Provisional Government was established to shine a light on the proud history of the Korean Provisional Government's independence and the spirit of a democratic republic and to pass it on to future generations. The four-story memorial building with three underground floors houses three permanent exhibits, one special exhibit, Larchiveum, Symbol Plaza, storage, multi-purpose hall, and rooftop garden over a total area of 3,656 square meters, a total floor area of 9,703 square meters and a total exhibition space of 2,240 square meters. The permanent exhibits consist of a series of historic events from the March 1st Movement, which served as a turning point for the formation of the Provisional Government, to the foundation of the Korean Government that succeeded the mantle of the provisional government, while the special exhibit on the 1st floor currently hosts a special opening exhibition under the title of 『The Return of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea』. Moreover, a symbolic wall installation under the theme of "Waves of History" is displayed in the outdoor plaza on the 1st floor of the memorial expressing the Provisional Government’s desire for independence and the dynamics of the past, present, and future of Korea.

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

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

16.3Km    2024-04-23

183, Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Jaju [Tax Refund Shop] (자주)

Jaju [Tax Refund Shop] (자주)

16.3Km    2024-04-23

6, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Jellycrew - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (젤리크루 이대점)

Jellycrew - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (젤리크루 이대점)

16.4Km    2024-06-27

26, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Artbox - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스이대점)

16.4Km    2024-04-19

7, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Artbox - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 이대)

16.4Km    2024-04-17

7, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Starbucks Edae R (스타벅스 이대R)

Starbucks Edae R (스타벅스 이대R)

16.4Km    2024-12-27

34 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Starbucks Edae R store is the first Starbucks store opened in 1999 and Korea's first Reserve only store

Starbucks Edae R store is the first Starbucks store opened in Korea. It is located 150 meters from the front gate of Ewha Womans University. The store has been loved by customers for over two decades since 1999. In celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2019, the store re-opened as Korea's first Reserve-only store. It specializes in offering specialty coffee and memorable experiences to many customers visiting Korea's first Starbucks store. As the leading store presenting the history and future of Starbucks, it offers high-quality coffee in a beautifully decorated setting, along with unique beverages and exclusive merchandise available only at this particular store.