May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives (5•18민주화운동 기록관)

11.9Km 2024-01-03

221 Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

The May 18 Democratization Movement was a righteous uprising by citizens that took place in Gwangju for ten days from May 18 to 27 in 1980. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives was established in 2015 at the former Gwangju Catholic Center, a historical site of May 1980, to systematically collect and preserve the May 18 Democratization Movement's heritage that led to the democracy in Korea today. Through the efforts of Gwangju citizens, visitors can see the original records of the May 18 Democratization Movement, inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World in 2011. Visitors can also view the records with a guide or through online exhibitions. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives is a place that preserves the history of all Korean citizens.

Mulgogi Coffee Roasters (물고기 커피 로스터스)

12.0Km 2024-11-14

34 Jangdong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Mulgogi Coffee Roasters is an award-winning hand-drip specialty store in Gwangju. This place is famous among coffee enthusiasts for its fresh beans, which are handpicked and roasted, one by one, and its 20 kinds of drip bags. Visitors can enjoy their specialty, Geisha Coffee, or other blends from Africa, Latin America, India, China, and other Asian countries.

Zara - Chungjang-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (자라 충장로점)

12.0Km 2024-04-23

67, Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

-

Hyusimjeong (휴심정)

12.0Km 2024-03-07

611-25 Imbangul-daero, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

Hyusimjeong is a multicomplex complete with Second One, a bakery cafe; Oat, a restaurant offering fusion cuisine; a pop-up store zone; and a gallery; all surrounded by a large garden, creating the perfect location for rest. The garden appears to be in bloom all year round thanks to the advanced landscaping that mixes over 28 species of trees and 30 species of flowering grasses.

Mimiwon (미미원)

12.0Km 2024-12-03

광주광역시 동구 백서로 218

Emerging as a leading spot for yukjeon (Pan-fried Battered Beef) in Gwangju, Mimiwon has gained popularity through multiple media features. The restaurant’s traditional hanok building creates a neat atmosphere.

1960 Cheongwonmomil (1960 청원모밀)

12.0Km 2020-05-04

174-1, Jungang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-222-2210

1960 Cheongwonmomil is a popular restaurant on Chungjang-ro Street, serving buckwheat noodles since 1960. It features white tables along with bright lighting. The representative menu is momil guksu, attracting people's appetite. Also, they offer kkakdugi (diced radish kimchi) made in-house.

S-Market - Gwangju Chungjang-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에스마켓 광주충장로)

12.0Km 2024-04-18

73, Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

-

Burberry Kids - Shinsegae Gwangju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (버버리 아동 신세계 광주점)

12.1Km 2024-04-23

8F, 904, Mujin-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju

-

Burberry - Shinsegae Gwangju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (버버리 신세계 광주점)

12.1Km 2024-04-23

1F, 904, Mujin-daero, Seo-gu, Gwangju

-

Gwangju Busking World Cup (광주 버스킹 월드컵)

12.1Km 2024-09-27

B56 Seoseok-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-70-4400-6554

The Gwangju Busking World Cup is a grand-scale event inviting musicians from around the world to perform at this busking competion. Busking is a signature of street culture, with the event taking place around the 5.18 Democracy Square, where the May 18 Democracy Movement took place.

May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives (5•18민주화운동 기록관) - Area information - Korea travel information