Wolchul Sikdang (월출식당)

2.4 Km 38 2021-03-25

35, Samgak-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-284-1735

It is a place that uses only eels in the rivers of Korea. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. The most famous menu is eel soup.

Mokpo Gatbawi Rock (목포 갓바위)

2.5 Km 14208 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)

2.8 Km 33581 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)

2.8 Km 35667 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.

Namnong Memorial Hall (남농기념관)

2.8 Km 25006 2019-04-27

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.

National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage (국립해양문화재연구소)

2.9 Km 19833 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.

Mokpo Culture & Arts Center (목포문화예술회관)

3.1 Km 17662 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.

Homeplus - Mokpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 목포)

3.9 Km 0 2024-04-23

313, Yeongsan-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

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Mokpo Jayu Market (Namjin Night Market) (목포 자유시장 (남진야시장))

4.1 Km 40302 2019-10-02

122, Jayu-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-245-1615

Mokpo Jayu Market is located near Mokpo Station and is started out as a gathering of individual shops opened and operated by local owners. It was official recognized as a market in 1999, quickly growing in size after that; the market currently has over 220 shops. In continuation of the market's growth, the Namjin Night Market started opening in 2015. The night market takes place on Friday and Saturday evenings and is filled with vendors selling popular marketplace foods.

Mokpo Dongbu Market (목포 동부시장)

4.6 Km 20189 2024-02-20

15 257beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

Dongbu Market is the largest traditional market in Mokpo. Established in 1972 and remodeled in the early 2000s, it retains its traditional market charm while being pleasant and easy to navigate. It offers a wide variety of items including meat, seafood, fruits, health foods, clothing, and general goods, allowing visitors to experience the nostalgic atmosphere of Korean markets. Visitors can also find famous eateries specializing in fish cakes and chapssal sundae (sweet rice sundae).

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