Daegu Modern History Streets (Tour of Modern Streets) (대구 근대골목(근대로의 여행)) - Area information - Korea travel information

Daegu Modern History Streets (Tour of Modern Streets) (대구 근대골목(근대로의 여행))

893.4M    2023-10-27

66, Gukchaebosang-ro 102-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Daegu Modern History Streets is an experiential tour that brings the participants across Daegu’s alleyways and living history. During the Korean War, Daegu was much less damaged than other regions. Because of that, the city retains the changes in lifestyles before and after the war relatively well.
There are 13 courses in total, run by regional self-governance groups in Daegu, defined according to different themes and areas. The most popular among them is Course 2, the Modern Cultural Street, which takes visitors on a tour of major sites associated with Daegu’s modernity. Follow the retro aesthetics and the history of Daegu and Korea along places like Kyesan Catholic Church, Jeil Church, old houses, and the former Chinese Elementary School.
Note that multilingual tours are offered to international visitors in English, Japanese, and Chinese, in regular tours (14:00 every Saturday) and on-demand tours (available for groups of more than 5). Reservations are offered on the official website.

Daegu Dongseong-ro Street (대구 동성로거리)

905.1M    2025-08-11

27 Dongseong-ro 2-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Dongseong-ro Street, named for its location in relation to the old Daegueupseong Walled Town's wall, is the epicenter of youth culture in Daegu. It is the central business district, stretching 900 meters from Daegu Station Intersection to Art Square. In addition to the many name brand shops located here, the street includes performance stages and event squares, creating a lively environment. The street is divided into various sections, making it easy for first-time visitors to find their way around.

Korea Medical Institute Daegu Branch ((재)한국의학연구소 대구분사무소)

981.0M    2025-10-23

B1-B2, 20 Jungang-daero 66-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Korea Medical Institute (KMI), a leader in 'K-health checkups,' operates health checkup centers across eight locations nationwide, from Seoul to Jeju. KMI has been striving to prevent and detect diseases early. It has led the popularization of comprehensive medical examinations in Korea. Based on 43 years of accumulated data and expertise, KMI has enhanced its capabilities in health checkups, services, and brand value. 
By utilizing its diagnostic data accumulated over the years, KMI provides accurate test results and follow-up care promptly.
KMI will stay committed to becoming a lifetime health management partner and 'K-health checkup' leader by leveraging its excellence in Korean medicine, beyond health checkups for foreign patients.

Suchang Youth Mansion (수창청춘맨숀)

983.9M    2025-08-11

27 Dalseong-ro 22-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Once a derelict space and an eyesore, this facility was reborn as an art and cultural space. The building preserves its 50-year history with its old facade and houses an area dedicated to young artists in its interior, thus reborn as a space where the old coexist with the new. Suchang Youth Mansion, named so as a retro-style throwback to the old days when such English loanwords were not as common as today, opened its doors in December 2017. Today, it functions as a space for Daegu’s young artists. The first floor of Building A houses a cafe, while the second floor houses the art and cultural space, in which visitors can get a glimpse into Daegu’s unique identity through works of art, including those created by young artists of the region.

Allforskin Dermatology Clinic (올포스킨피부과)

983.7M    2025-11-21

4th Floor, Dongwon Building, 26 Dongseong-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

As a globally recognized JCI-accredited dermatology clinic, we specialize in treating intractable skin diseases. In particular, we provide comprehensive care in pigmentation, nevi (moles), lifting, anti-aging, hair loss, and hair transplantation, as well as skin aesthetics, rejuvenation, and obesity management, covering all areas of skin-related treatment. We also serve as a training institution for international physicians and operate overseas branches.

Daegu Art Factory (대구예술발전소)

986.3M    2025-08-11

31-12 Dalseong-ro 22-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Daegu Art Factory is housed in an old tobacco plant, renovated into a space for art and culture. It hosts various exhibitions dedicated to Korean and international artists. Some of these include exhibitions dedicated to Daegu’s modernity, works of young artists, experimental projects, AI-based exhibitions, seminars, and art lectures. Through these exhibitions, Daegu Art Factory is cementing its status as an important platform for art exchange in Daegu. There’s also a space for families (children’s book reading room) for greater accessibility.

Lift Plastic Surgery (리프트성형외과의원)

1.0Km    2025-10-23

(3rd,11th,12th Floors, S Tower), 2127 Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu

At Lift Plastic Surgery, we pride ourselves on offering specialized consultation services under the slogan, "Knowing your face better than yourself".
With deep professional knowledge and extensive surgical experience, we go beyond standardized beauty norms, focusing on the unique characteristics and harmony of each individual's face. By combining various procedures, surgeries, and lifting techniques, we aim to achieve the most natural and satisfying results.
Our expert medical staff specialize in both non-surgical treatments, such as fillers, Botox, and lifting, and surgical procedures, including face lifting, under-eye surgery, eye surgery, and double chin correction. We provide personalized 1:1 aftercare for every patient, ensuring optimal outcomes. Additionally, we utilize an advanced ultrasound diagnostic system to enhance precision, predict surgical results, and ensure patient safety.

Daegu Dalseong Park (대구 달성공원)

1.1Km    2023-11-14

35 Dalseonggongwon-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

Daegu Dalseong Park is the oldest outdoor leisure place in Daegu. The park was once a fortress location of Dalgubeol, a tribal country of the Three Kingdoms Era. The area was established as a park in 1905, and in 1965, the city of Daegu transformed the park into the well-organized leisure area loved by citizens and visitors today. Within the park is Historical Monument Gwanpungnu Pavilion, built in 1601 and moved from the entrance of Gyeongsanggamyeon to the park in 1906.

Bongsan Cultural Center (봉산문화회관)

1.1Km    2022-12-26

77, Bongsanmunhwa-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Bongsan Cultural Center is a comprehensive culture and arts complex located on Bongsan Culture Street in downtown Daegu. The center serves to provide cultural entertainment to the community as well as contribute to the development of traditional culture and local art. The center also provides opportunities for the public to participate in well-being recreational activities and acquire life-long education related to culture and arts.

The center has five modern exhibition halls (Exhibition Hall No. 1-4 and Art Space) and two performance halls (Gaon Hall with 442 seats and Space Raon with 90 seats). As the center is located near Banwoldang Station (Daegu Subway Line 1), it is easily accessible by public transportation.

Hyangchon Cultural Center (향촌문화관)

1.1Km    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.