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Olive Young - Dongseongro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 대구동성로)

Olive Young - Dongseongro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 대구동성로)

5.5Km    2024-04-22

593, Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

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Petite Joongang Family Museum (작은 중앙가족박물관(한방개인박물관))

Petite Joongang Family Museum (작은 중앙가족박물관(한방개인박물관))

5.5Km    2021-12-20

50-5, Jungang-daero 77-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-252-6606

Petite Joongang Family Museum is a family-owned museum that showcases the antiquities of Oriental medicine, as practiced by a local family for three generations over 90 years in the city of Daegu, a city known for its 350-year-old medicinal herb market. The tools used by the family including scales, medicine bowls, prescriptions and manuscripts of traditional medicine tell the history of Oriental medicine in Korea as well as the family's dedication to treatment using the traditional herbal medicine practice. The museum serves its visitors with healthy Oriental medicine tea, while the living family members offer free medical consultation.

Daegu Stadium (대구스타디움)

5.5Km    2022-06-30

180, Universiad-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-803-8300

Daegu Stadium is a sports stadium located in Daeheung-dong, Suseong-gu in Daegu. Construction of the stadium began on July 28, 1997 and was completed on May 20, 2001. Its roof is designed to resemble a globe, incorporating the beautiful curves found in the roofs of traditional Korean houses.

The stadium seats approximately 66,000 people and is suitable for hosting large-scale international sports games and 74% of the seats are protected by a Teflon-coated overhang. The 47,407 square meter stadium has three stories below ground and three above ground floors and is built on a 512,479 square meters of land just 9 kilometers southeast of the city’s downtown area.

Stadium facilities include a gymnasium, baseball field, indoor ice rink, horseback riding track, tennis court, fitness center, shooting range, archery range, skateboard park, and an indoor jogging course. There are smaller buildings for taekwondo, judo, and rock climbing.

Daegu Stadium has hosted a number of 2002 FIFA World Cup matches; Senegal vs. Denmark (June 6), Slovenia vs. South Africa (June 8), Korea vs. U.S.A. (June 10) and Korea vs. Republic of Turkiye (June 29).

Gyonam YMCA (교남YMCA)

5.5Km    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. 

House of Yi Sang-hwa (이상화 고택)

5.5Km    2023-01-06

6-1, Seoseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-256-3762

Yi Sang-hwa was a nationalist poet, who resisted the Japanese colonialism. This was his house from 1939 until his death in 1943. His house was neglected after he died, until a citizens' movement in 1999 to preserve the house urged the Military Mutual Aid Association to purchase it, and donate it to the City of Daegu on October 27, 2005. It has been restored and opened to the public, serving as the center for education of the poet's brave spirit and work.

Modern History Experience Hall Gyesanyega (근대문화체험관 계산예가)

Modern History Experience Hall Gyesanyega (근대문화체험관 계산예가)

5.5Km    2021-04-27

6-1, Seoseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-661-3323

Modern History Experience Hall Gyesanyega opened in 2012 is a public space designed for rest and education. Visitors can enjoy a moment of relaxation while touring Daegu Modern Culture Alley, as well as learn more about the history of the area through the video hall and about the houses featured along the way, such as House of Yi Sang-hwa and House of Seo Sang-don, at the hanok exhibition hall.

Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine (대구약령시 한의약박물관)

5.5Km    2023-01-06

49, Dalgubeol-daero 415-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-253-3359

Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine continues to provide an opportunity to experience the 350-year-old traditions of Oriental medicine and medicine markets through multiple exhibitions and various hands-on experience programs. The museum provides graphics and animation shows in four languages as well as approximately 300 items on display. The first floor also houses the nation’s only wholesale market of traditional medicinal herbs.

House of Seo Sang-don (서상돈 고택)

House of Seo Sang-don (서상돈 고택)

5.5Km    2021-07-01

6-1, Seoseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-256-3762

The house of entrepreneur and activist Seo Sang-don is located in the heart of Daegu. In 1907, in an effort to repay national debt and to gain independence from Japan, Seo launched the National Debt Repayment Movement as well as a nationwide campaign calling for people to quit smoking.

In celebration of Seo's leadership, the City of Daegu restored Seo's old house and opened it to the public. The City also built the National Debt Repayment Park and erected a statue of Seo in his honor.

Daegu Jeil Church (대구제일교회)

5.5Km    2024-10-11

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.

Daegu Colorful Festival (대구컬러풀페스티벌)

Daegu Colorful Festival (대구컬러풀페스티벌)

5.5Km    2025-05-20

Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
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Colorful Daegu Festival offers performances and art programs for everyone to enjoy and participate in. A variety of street performances are held, with the highlight of the festival being the Colorful Parade.