Munmyo Confucian Shrine and Seonggyungwan National Academy (서울 문묘와 성균관) - Area information - Korea travel information

Munmyo Confucian Shrine and Seonggyungwan National Academy (서울 문묘와 성균관)

312.3M    2020-03-31

31, Seonggyungwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-760-1472

Munmyo is a shrine dedicated to Confucius, whose teachings form the foundation of Confucianism. It is also dedicated to his disciples and other great Confucian scholars. Munmyo is not only the shrine but also the highest educational institution of the Joseon dynasty. Munmyo was once called as Munseonwangmyo since during the Tang dynasty, Confucius was named as King Munseon after his death and then it has been called as Munmyo since the Yuan dynasty.

The compound consists of two main areas: the Daeseongjeon houses shrines and the Myeongnyundang features seminar halls and other auxiliary facilities. Also, there are two dormitories, Dongjae and Seojae, which are collectively known as Sungkyunkwan. In front of the Myeongnyundang stands a ginkgo tree designated as Natural Monument No. 59. In spring and autumn, a ritual for Confucius and his disciples takes place.

Hwang Seonsaeng (황선생)

323.9M    2021-03-18

19-2, Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-744-3301

This is a Asian restaurant located in Daehak-ro, Seoul. Try a variety of Thai dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is pad Thai.

Lush Korea - Daehangno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (㈜러쉬코리아 대학로점)

337.6M    2024-04-22

27, Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Seonggyungwan Gamjatang (성균관감자탕)

341.6M    2021-03-19

37, Changgyeonggung-ro 29-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-762-2170

Experience gamjatang (pork back-bone stew), one of Korea’s representative stews. The best menu at this restaurant is pork back-bone hot pot. This is a Korean cuisine located in Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul.

Vincent Van Gogh(빈센트 반 고흐)

346.0M    2025-05-21

서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 148 (혜화동)

Daetongnyeong (대통령)

347.3M    2021-03-27

12-1, Daehak-ro 14-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-766-4405

A store specializing in Samgyeopsal aged in bamboo cans. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Lloyd - Daehangno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로이드 대학로)

347.2M    2024-04-17

1F, 31, Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Moguchon Sutbulgalbi (목우촌숯불갈비)

348.5M    2021-03-18

49-1, Seonggyungwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3672-2867

This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. A restaurant serving charcoal-grilled meat. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled boneless beef ribs.

Sinuyangdon (신우양돈)

353.1M    2021-03-18

19-8, Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-747-3779

Spicy beef ribs are also available. The best menu at this restaurant is spicy grilled spareribs. This is a Korean cuisine located in Daehak-ro, Seoul.

New Balance - Daehangno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (뉴발란스 대학로점)

362.8M    2024-04-16

133-2, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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