Jeonju Jeondong Catholic Cathedral (전주전동성당)

13.7Km 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.

Save Zone - Jeonju Core Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (세이브존 전주코아점)

13.7Km 2024-04-22

262-6, Paldal-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Kakao Friends - Jeonju Hanok Village Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (카카오프렌즈 전주한옥마을)

13.7Km 2024-04-19

1F, 126, Paldal-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Seohak Art Village Library (서학예술마을도서관)

13.7Km 2024-04-06

12-1 Seohak-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Seohak Art Village Library opened June 2022 in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do. The library consists of nearly 1,000 books, making it rather small. However, the library makes up for its size with pretty decorations, making visitors want to stay longer. The library is located in an old building that was previously a cafe and gallery, so the library feels more like a book cafe.

Jeonju Pungnammun Gate (전주 풍남문)

13.7Km 2024-05-27

1 Pungnammun 3-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-287-6008

Pungnammun Gate was built during the Joseon dynasty in 1734 and is a designated Treasure. Pungnammun Gate was the southernmost gate among the four city gates of Jeonju. The structure was severely damaged by fire in 1767, followed by the restoration of the gate tower afterward. The gate was burnt down once again during the Imjin War and was restored to the gate that is seen today.

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

13.7Km 2024-04-16

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

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Jeonju International Sori Festival (전주세계소리축제)

13.8Km 2025-04-18

31 Sori-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-232-8394

Jeonju International Sori Festival offers visitors a chance to enjoy various traditional Korean music as well as music from around the world. Held every year in Jeonju since 2000, music flows throughout the festival period.

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

13.8Km 2024-04-22

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

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Gajok Hoegwan (가족회관)

13.8Km 2024-04-07

17 Jeollagamyeong 5-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Gajok Hoegwan is a restaurant specializing in Jeonju bibimbap. The restaurant opened in the 1970s, and its signature menu is Jeonju bibimbap, which is light and flavorful with a combination of freshly cut vegetables, meat, bean sprouts, and eggs. The restaurant is built in a hanok, giving it a traditional Korean atmosphere. It's a favorite among locals and tourists alike.

Jeonju Nambu Traditional Market (전주 남부시장)

13.8Km 2024-12-03

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.

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