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

559.4616809516178m 11218 2023-10-27

66, Gukchaebosang-ro 102-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-661-3327

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.

Soojin Jewelry - Daegu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (수진주얼리 대구)

560.8438095449826m 0 2024-04-19

70, Dongseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

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Jeongilpoom - Dongseong-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정일품 동성로 [사후면세점])

570.3523465372812m 0 2024-04-23

147, Gijanghaean-ro, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan

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Gaejeong (개정)

581.0317037529436m 9802 2020-06-01

36-6, Dongseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-422-0366

Opened in 1978 in central Daegu, Gaejeong is a Korean restaurant that focuses on serving nutritious meals based on food chemistry and original recipes.

Daegu Jeil Church (대구제일교회)

581.3316544789814m 11200 2023-01-06

50, Gukchaebosang-ro 102-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-253-2615

Daegu Jeil Church is the oldest Protestant Church in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. Initially established in 1898 over four tile-roofed houses, Daegu Jeil Church was rebuilt in 1933 with traditional and Western architectural designs. Subsequently, Deacon Lee Ju-Yeol dedicated a 33m bell tower in 1937, whlie the church underwent an interior renovation in 1969, and an expansion in 1981.

In conjuction with its physical development, which was at the forefront of the nation's architectural modernization, the church contributed largely to modernization and expansion of Christianity in the region as well as in Korea. In addition, by introducing modern medicine and education to the citizens of Daegu, the founders of Daegu Jeil Church stimulated social development in the region.

Meric S [Tax Refund Shop] (메릭 S)

598.4384006345933m 0 2024-04-23

112, Seoseong-ro 14-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

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Gyonam YMCA (교남YMCA)

601.2700758896074m 0 2023-01-20

22, Namseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

Established in December 1921, the Gyonam YMCA Hall served as a gateway to the modern movement in Daegu. During the Japanese colonial period, it was a meeting place and a base for Christian national movements such as the Product Promotion Movement, the Christian Rural Movement, and the Singanhoe Movement. This hall is a two-story red brick building built by the American missionary Blair in 1914. It retains the characteristics of the 1910s and '20s masonry construction, such as decorating the first and second floors with cornices and securing a square window with arches. In the early days, it was used as a place for students' education, evening classes, and lectures.

Daegu Modern History Museum (대구근대역사관)

602.2819117928906m 13334 2021-07-20

67, Gyeongsanggamyeong-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-606-6430

Located in Pojeong-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu, the Daegu Modern History Museum was officially opened on January 24, 2011. The museum is housed in a building that is rich in history. First built by Japan in 1932 as a bank, the building was once a symbol of repression and exploitation during the Japanese colonial rule. Today, the building stands proudly as an educational site and bears the title of ‘Cultural Property No. 49’ in recognition of its historical and cultural significance.

The two-story museum (1,971 square meters) houses a permanent exhibition (1F), featured exhibition (2F), and a hands-on exhibition room and classroom for diverse cultural activities and lectures. The history exhibition features the lifestyle of Daegu citizens, local customs, and education of the late 19th century and the early 20th century.

Hyangchon Cultural Center (향촌문화관)

613.5747392364842m 15252 2021-07-20

+82-53-219-4555

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.

Zenith - Daegu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (제니스 대구)

613.1740545035739m 0 2024-04-19

75, Dongseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

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