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Namnong Memorial Hall (남농기념관)

Namnong Memorial Hall (남농기념관)

1.3Km    2025-01-17

119, Namnong-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-276-0313

Namnong Memorial Hall is an art gallery dedicated to the works and memory of Namnong Heo Gun, a famous artist of the traditional Southern School of Painting. The hall was opened as an art gallery by Namnong Heo Gun (1908-1987) himself in 1985. The Southern School of Painting features natural scenes with accompanying calligraphy. The hall now features over 200 works of art by some of the most famous Korean paintings in history, as well as pottery from China and Japan.

Mokpo Gatbawi Rock (목포 갓바위)

1.4Km    2024-05-30

166-1 Namnong-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-273-0536

Located on the coast of Yonghae-dong in Mokpo, Gatbawi is a natural sandstone and tafoni formation near the mouth of the Yeongsangang River, where freshwater runs into the sea. Gatbawi is named after its shape, which is said to look like two men wearing traditional Korean hats called “gat” (“bawi” meaning “rock”). The rock is actually made of two individual formations: one measuring 8 meters tall and one 6 meters tall. Valued not only for its aesthetics, Gatbawi Rock is of high geological value as a “natural sculpture” that was formed as a result of years of weathering. The rock formation was officially recognized as a Natural Monument on April 27, 2009.

Mokpo Natural History Museum (목포자연사박물관)

Mokpo Natural History Museum (목포자연사박물관)

1.4Km    2024-06-18

135 Namnong-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-274-3655

Mokpo Natural History Museum is located inside of Gatbawi Culture Town, one of the major tourist attractions in Mokpo. The museum consists of a natural history hall and local history hall. The museum features many rare dinosaur fossils as well as cultural artifacts and exhibitions.

Gatbawi Culture Town (갓바위 문화타운)

Gatbawi Culture Town (갓바위 문화타운)

1.4Km    2020-06-19

135, Namnong-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-270-8598

Gatbawi Culture Town is the prime tourist attraction in Mokpo, comprised of Gatbawi Rock, Mokpo Culture & Arts Center, Mokpo Natural History Museum, National Maritime Museum, Namnong Memorial Hall and other culture and art facilities. The park is particularly beautiful at night and is famous as poart of a driving course.

Yaksan Heugyeomso Okam Branch (약산흑염소 옥암)

Yaksan Heugyeomso Okam Branch (약산흑염소 옥암)

1.6Km    2021-03-25

26, Hugwang-daero 105beonan-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-282-2880

This is a place where you can enjoy various black goat dishes that are good for the health. The best menu at this restaurant is goat stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do.

National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage (국립해양문화재연구소)

1.6Km    2024-05-30

136 Namnong-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-270-3001

The National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage is located along Gatbawi Culture Street in Mokpo. Managed by the Cultural Heritage Administration, it is the only marine museum in Korea to display marine cultural relics. Opened in 1994 as the National Maritime Museum, the name was changed in 2009. The two-story institute houses over 2,000 relics excavated from the sea around Korea. There are four main exhibition halls as well as an outdoor exhibition space and one special exhibition hall. Through the exhibits, visitors can see ships from the past as well was learn about the lifestyle and culture of people living in coastal villages.

Yudalmyeonok (유달면옥)

Yudalmyeonok (유달면옥)

1.7Km    2021-03-22

8, Hugwang-daero, 105beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-287-4432

They sell soybean dishes, made with soybeans 100% produced in Korea. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. The most famous menu is noodles in cold soybean soup.

Mokpo Culture & Arts Center (목포문화예술회관)

Mokpo Culture & Arts Center (목포문화예술회관)

1.7Km    2022-01-24

102, Namnong-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-270-8484

Mokpo Culture & Arts Center is in Yonghae-dong, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. The center opened in July 1997 and has two buildings, an exhibition hall, which includes seven exhibition rooms and two special rooms, and performance hall, which has a 698-seat auditorium. Mokpo Culture & Arts Center was established to provide opportunities for the local community to enjoy cultural and creative arts.

Songgane Hwangchil Badajangeo (송가네황칠바다장어)

Songgane Hwangchil Badajangeo (송가네황칠바다장어)

1.7Km    2021-03-25

4-5, Jeongui-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-262-8855

It is a place where you can enjoy a variety of Korean healthy eel dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is eel soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do.

Manna Gamjatang Mokponamak(맛나감자탕 목포남악)

Manna Gamjatang Mokponamak(맛나감자탕 목포남악)

1.9Km    2020-12-07

11-4 Namak 1-ro 52beon-gil Mokpo-si Jeollanam-do
+82-61-285-1889

This is a place where you can enjoy Gamjatang (pork backbone stew) made with thick broth. This restaurant's signature menu is pork back-bone stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do.