Jeonju Jeondong Catholic Cathedral (전주전동성당)

480.1M 2024-05-27

51 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Jeondong Catholic Cathedral in Jeonju was built in honor of Roman Catholic martyrs of the Joseon dynasty on the very same spot the martyrs lost their lives. The land was purchased by French Priest Baudenet in 1891 (28th year of King Gojong), but construction of the church did not begin until 1908. Construction was completed in 1914, a time during which Korea was under Japanese rule. Though originally built just outside of Pungnammun Gate, the site of the martyrs, the church was later moved to its current location for expansion.

The first Romanesque building in the Honam region, Jeondong Catholic Cathedral is made of gray and red bricks and bears a striking resemblance to the Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul, also designed by Priest Poinel. Not only considered one of the most beautiful Catholic churches in Korea, some even go so far as to say it is one of the most beautiful structures in all of Korea, citing the church’s unique combination of Byzantine and Romanesque architectural styles. The rectangular building is topped with three Byzantine bell towers (to the right, center, and left) and boasts arched ceilings, several of which meet in the form of a cross.

It is interesting to note that some of the bricks used in construction of the church were made using materials from the Jeonjueupseong Walled Town, which was torn down by the Japanese. It is also said that the cornerstone of the church came from a wall of Jeonjueupseong Walled Town near Pungnammun Gate.

Artbox - Jeonju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 전주)

509.5M 2024-04-16

22-5, Jeonjugaeksa 5-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Jeonju Pungpaejigwan Guesthouse (전주 풍패지관 (전주객사))

532.1M 2024-05-27

59 Chunggyeong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

During the Joseon dynasty, officials and envoys visiting Jeonju stayed here. Today, it is open for anyone to see. The long and spacious maru (wooden central space) is open to the public, making it a comfortable resting place for citizens and tourists. Located in downtown Jeonju, it is easy to find and close to Jeonju Hanok Village.

Yangsajae (문화공간 양사재)

547.0M 2024-08-05

40 , Omokdae-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-282-4959

In Joseon times Yangsajae hanok stay in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeollabuk-do, was part of the Jeonju hyanggyo or local Confucian school - a place of study and scholarship. Later the poet Lee Byeong-ki lived and wrote here, and later still, in 1987, the house became a public elementary school. Since 2002 it has been a hanok stay dedicated to cultural tourism and promotion of local history and traditions.

Olive Young - Jungang Jeonju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 전주중앙)

575.2M 2024-04-19

21-19, Jeonjugaeksa 5-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Ladam [Korea Quality]라담[한국관광 품질인증]

575.7M 2024-08-14

83-9 , Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-504-0904-2593

Ladam is a private hanok stay that stands on Eunhaeng-ro Street in the center of Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeollabuk-do. It is rented out as a single house, and the bedroom is equipped with a queen-size bed and top-quality bedding. Guests wishing to explore the Hanok Village will find everything is just a short walk away.

Siwon / 시원

581.4M 2025-06-11

45-41 , Omokdae-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-6520-7840

Siwon is a timber and clay-built hanok stay, part of Jeonju Hanok Village in Jeollabuk-do. It has four guestrooms, all but one with a small attic - so guests can have fun climbing up and down the ladder! The rooms have all been insulated and draft-proofed to keep visitors warm and comfortable. In the yard is a small garden and swing, and guests can play traditional games such as Tuho and Jegichagi - or even take part in a carpentry workshop. Must-see sites such as Gyeonggijeon, Jeondong Cathedral, Omokdae, and Nambu Market can all be reached on foot.

Olive Young - Jeonju NC WAVE Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 전주엔씨웨이브)

584.8M 2024-04-22

35, Jeonjugaeksa 5-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Jeonju Nambu Traditional Market (전주 남부시장)

592.1M 2025-07-22

19-3 Pungnammun 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-284-1344

Jeonju Nambu Traditional Market opened as a regular public market in 1905 at the site of the Joseon-era Nammunbakk Market, located just outside the Southern gate to the city. Currently the market is comprised of about 800 stores with 1,200 workers selling vegetables, fruits, food, dried fish, furniture, silk goods, and general goods.

The market was revitalized with the creation of the Youth Market, located in the previously empty shops on the second floor of 6-dong. An influx of young shopkeepers and entrepreneurs has given the marketplace an exciting vibe like that found in Hongdae or Samcheong-dong.

The night market held on Fridays and Saturdays also draws in many visitors with a multitude of delicious treats, ranging from traditional dishes such as nokdujeon (mung bean pancake) to fusion treats like bibimbap served in rice paper like a spring roll.

Goyu [Korea Quality] / 고유 [한국관광 품질인증]

598.9M 2024-04-07

51-5 , Hyanggyo-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-284-2588, +82-10-3682-5333

Goyu in Jeonju Hanok Village, is a hanok guesthouse that incorporates a cafe. It offers 5 guestrooms with exposed beams, hanji-covered floors, white cotton blankets and cotton curtains - the simple charms of a hanok! Each room has a bathroom, and beds are placed only in the room named“sweet sleep". Free coffee is provided to guests, and an English-language guide service is available if needed. Nearby tourist attractions include Jeonjuhyanggyo Confucian school, Gyeonggijeon Shrine, and Omokdae Pavilion.

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