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Hyangchon Cultural Center (향촌문화관)

5.2Km    2021-07-20

Hyangchon Cultural Center opened on October 30, 2014 in what was previously the Daegu branch of Commercial Bank, and was founded to promote the revitalization of the local economy. During the refugee period in the 1950s, Hyangchon-dong served as a hometown to many cultural artists. The cultural center replicated the old looks of Hyangchon-dong, making the cultural space even more special. Moreover, in the basement of the building, is the original location and still running "Nokhyang," the oldest classical music hall in the nation, which opened in 1946.

National Debt Redemption Movement Memorial Park (국채보상운동기념공원)

5.3Km    2021-08-25

670, Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

Construction on the National Debt Redemption Movement Memorial Park began in March 1998 and was completed in December 1999. The park was established to retain the spirit of the National Debt Redemption Movement that originated in Daegu in 1907 and the 2nd movement in 1997 that was held to help overcome the national economic distress affected by the Asian Financial Crisis of 1997. The park also expanded the green space in the downtown area and offers a place of rest and relaxation to the general public.

Spanning 42,500 square meters in size, the park boasts the Dalgubeol Grand Bell, a bell pavilion, walking trails, and other amenities. The famous Dalgubeol Grand Bell was installed on the park grounds in December 1998 as a representation of harmony and prosperity and to symbolically awaken the people with its pure and clear ringing. In addition the convenient and beautifule amenities, the park also has several memorial plaques engraved with quotes from many significant historical figures who shaped Korea's culture and values.

Daegu Arboretum (대구수목원)

5.3Km    2023-11-17

342 Hwaam-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu

Daegu Arboretum is located at the site of an old sanitary landfill. The restoration of the area passed through many stages from 1996 until the opening in May 2002. It is home to more than thousands of species of plants including giant cacti, flowers, medicinal herbs, and trees in 21 gardens. The arboretum serves as an ecological education center and rest area for Daegu citizens. Ecology experience programs for students and young children are held regularly during summer vacation. Nearby attractions include Apsan and Duryu Parks, as well as Palgongsan and Biseulsan Mountains.

Daegu Concert House (Formerly Daegu Citizens' Hall) (대구콘서트하우스 (구.대구시민회관))

5.5Km    2022-10-26

141, Taepyeong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

Daegu Concert House, previously Daegu Citizen’s Hall, had undergone renovations from April 2011 to August 2013 to reconstruct eaves and columns of the large concert halls and to build a performance support hall perfect for international concerts. The hall is equipped with sound facilities matching international standards. Grand Hall has 1,284 seats, Chamber Hall (small concert hall) has 248 seats, and the parking lot can accommodate a total of 387 cars throughout 215 spaces in the basement level parking lot and 72 spaces in the parking tower. In addition, the concert hall houses an exhibition hall, practice room, and community facilities. In particular, the Grand Hall offers vivid, visible, and acoustic effect by shortening the distance between the performers and audience so that it fits the international standard for concert halls with the best sound facilities.

Suseong Artpia (수성아트피아)

5.6Km    2025-01-13

180, Muhak-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu

Suseong Artpia, opened in May 2007, is a major art center in Daegu. It has specialized, independent spaces for housing performances, exhibitions, and art camps. The art center’s facade was designed to resemble a crane flying away with its wings stretched out in order to promote the image of Muhaksan Mountain (named as such because its shape is reminiscent of a flying crane or hak), the mountain on which the center is located. When viewed from the sides however, the center is shaped like a ship, as it was once the site of a large pond. With such an impressive exterior further highlighted by impressive lighting at night, water fountains, and landscaping, Suseong Artpia has become a rising attraction of Daegu. The center is equipped with a mega concert hall that can accommodate diverse genres of performing arts such as an opera, musical, ballet, theater, dance, music concert, and more.

Daegu Opera House (대구오페라하우스)

6.2Km    2021-11-09

15, Hoam-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu

Daegu Opera House is the first municipal opera house that opened in Korea. It is equipped with high-tech audio and lighting system, a revolving stage and an audience seats arranged in a horseshoe shape. The exterior of building is also quite exquisite, with a curvy glass roof designed to resemble a grand piano. The opera house holds a wide range of programs that are entertaining and affordable. There are also special performances for international visitors to ensure all who spend a night out at the opera have an enjoyable evening.

Daemyeong Reservoir (대명유수지)

6.7Km    2024-02-15

816 Daecheon-dong, Dalseo-gu, Daegu

Daemyeong Reservoir, located adjacent to Dalseong Marsh, is at the convergence point of the Nakdonggang River, Geumhogang River, Daemyeongcheon Stream, and Jincheon Stream. This area is a rich ecological reserve, home to a diverse range of wildlife including the narrow-mouthed toad, leopard cat, weasel, common kestrel, and water deer, along with various wild plants. Visitors to the area can explore narrow-mouthed toad habitats, observation decks, ecological exploration trails, and photo zones. There's also a narrow-mouthed toad ecological learning center for educational experiences. The surrounding landscape, with its stretches of silver grass and reeds along the walking decks, offers a picturesque setting, particularly attractive for autumn photography.

Hotel Crape 호텔크라페 성서점

6.9Km    2025-05-29

6-4, Seongseogongdan-ro 11-gil, Dalseo-gu, Daegu

Hotel Crape in Seongseo, Daegu, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is a boutique hotel near the Seongseo Industrial Complex. It offers a variety of room types and caters for both business travelers and family customers. The nearby Moda clothing outlet makes this a good base for shopping; Keimyung University Seongseo Campus (often used as a filming location) is 10 minutes away by car, as is the Keimyung Arts Center where visitors can enjoy concert performances.  Nearby is Daemyeong Reservoir, whose reed fields are popular in the autumn.

Dalseong Marsh (대구 달성습지)

7.2Km    2025-06-10

88 Gura 1-gil, Hwawon-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu

Dalseong Marsh is located in the meeting point of Nakdonggang River, Geumghogang River, Jincheoncheon Stream, and Daemyeongcheon Stream. Spanning an area of 2 ㎢, the marsh comprises wetlands and freshwater lake where various seasonal aquatic plants are grown. It is also home to several different species of migratory birds.

Pyounghwa Market Dakttongjip Street (대구 평화시장 닭똥집 골목)

7.4Km    2023-11-17

6 Ayang-ro 9-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu

Pyounghwa Market Dakttongjip Street was established with the opening of Samatongdak in 1972, and is a street specializing in chicken gizzard dishes. It is said that the dish was first offered as an affordable dish to accompany drinks, favored by blue-collar laborers who gathered at the early labor market in front of Pyounghwa Market in the 1970s. Inexpensive and delicious, the dish has remained popular.