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Korean Martyrs' Museum (한국천주교순교자박물관)

Korean Martyrs' Museum (한국천주교순교자박물관)

7.5Km    2023-01-03

6, Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3142-4434

Korean Martyrs’ Museum was opened in October of 1967 as Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine, in memory of the Catholic martyrs who lost their lives during the Byeongin Persecution of 1866. The name of the museum changed to the current Korean Martyrs' Museum in August 2008. The museum displays artifacts and materials in exhibitions related to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea.

Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine (절두산순교성지)

Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine (절두산순교성지)

7.5Km    2024-03-12

6 Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3142-4434

Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine is the site where many Catholic believers were executed in 1866 due to persecution. In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the martyrdom, the Korean Catholic Church opened the Memorial Hall in October 1967, exhibiting materials, relics, and souvenirs related to the Korean Catholic Church and operating a museum. Pope Johannes Paulus II visited the site in 1984, and Mother Teresa visited in 1985.

Snow Peak - Mok-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스노우피크 목동)

Snow Peak - Mok-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스노우피크 목동)

7.5Km    2024-04-17

602, Gonghang-daero, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Yeomchang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 염창역)

Olive Young - Yeomchang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 염창역)

7.5Km    2024-04-22

#102, and #103, 637, Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

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Anyang Art Park (안양예술공원)

7.5Km    2025-10-23

7 Yesulgongwon-ro 131beon-gil, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8045-7000

Anyang Art Park, formerly known as Anyang Recreational Park, is an easily accessible, well-maintained cultural space. It has been revitalized with updated features such as artificial waterfalls, an outdoor stage, a plaza, walking paths, and enhanced lighting facilities. The park promotes art projects by displaying 50 artworks from renowned Korean and international artists throughout various locations. Nearby, visitors can explore additional local attractions including hiking trails through dense forests, traditional temples such as Anyangsa Temple and Yeomburam Hermitage, the treasure-designated Flagpole Supports at Jungchosa Temple Site, and the Kimchungup Architecture Museum, all of which contribute to a rich area experience.

Gwanaksan Ecological Park (관악산 생태공원)

Gwanaksan Ecological Park (관악산 생태공원)

7.6Km    2021-06-03

Seongsu-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-879-6563

Opened in December of 2007, Gwanaksan Ecological Park is located on a 76,521 m² plot of land. The park is divided into two sections: Eco Forest, a forest of broad-leaved trees, and Eco Pond, a habitat of aquatic animals. There is also an arboretum that provides space for relaxation and ecology experience.

APAP Artwork Tour (APAP 작품투어)

APAP Artwork Tour (APAP 작품투어)

7.7Km    2025-03-31

180 Yesulgongwon-ro, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
Anyang Papillon: +82-31-687-0548

The Anyang Public Art Project (APAP) started in 2005 and has led to the creation of many beautiful works of art that decorate the city's public spaces. The Anyang Foundation for Culture & Arts has created a tour program to explore the wonderful works, starting from the earliest works in 2005 up until now.

Olive Young - Deungchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 등촌)

Olive Young - Deungchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 등촌)

7.7Km    2024-04-18

1F, 20, Mokdongjungangbuk-ro 7-gil, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

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Hyosajeong Pavilion (효사정)

Hyosajeong Pavilion (효사정)

7.8Km    2025-01-13

55, Hyeonchung-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-820-9848

Hyosajeong Pavilion is where Nohan, the second vice premier of the Joseon dynasty during King Sejong and King Sejo’s reign, stayed. After he lost his mother, he built the pavilion to mourn at her grave while still being able to see his father’s grave in Gaeseong to the North. His brother-in-law, then Minister of the Interior, Gang Sa-deok named the pavilion “Hyosajeong,” which means pavilion of filial piety.

In order to find the original location of the pavilion, poems by Jeong Inji and Seo Geojeong and an old map of Korea were referenced, but the pavilion was not found because the surrounding landscape had changed too much. As a result, a location was selected and the pavilion was reconstructed at its current location. The house is 3 kan* in the front and 2 kan* on the side. The roof is a hip-and-gable roof. The pavilion has one room with under floor heating and a railing around the pavilion

(* kan: a traditional measurement that corresponds to the space between two columns)

Nodeul Island (노들섬)

7.8Km    2024-11-01

445 Yangnyeong-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Nodeul Island seems like an island floating in the middle of the Hangang River. The island was opened to the public in 2012 as a recreational area while preserving most of its original form. In 2019, the island was equipped with more facilities to serve as a cultural entertainment spot to the public.