Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine (당고개순교성지) - Area information - Korea travel information

Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine (당고개순교성지)

7.2Km    2020-03-18

139-26, Cheongpa-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-711-0933

Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine is located on the small hill just five minutes away from Yongsan Eletronics Market. 10 Catholics were martyred on this hill during the Gihae Persecution in 1839 including Choi Gyeong-hwan (Francis)'s wife Lee Seong-rye (Maria).

Nine of the 10 martyrs are now recognized as saints. Lee Seong-rye, the mother of Father Thomas Choi Yang-eop (Korea's second ordained priest), has not yet been canonized although she did suffer martyrdom. The reason was that the mother briefly put aside her faith because of the pressures of raising five children after she had her oldest son, Thomas. However, the difficulty of combining these two interests was eventually overcome and she died a martyr.

Aside from serving as a memorial site, Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine also offers a commanding view of Seoul. Nearby tourist attractions include Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs, which is a Catholic church with Korean architecture, and Yongsan Family Park.

Myeongdong Seoseo Galbi (명동서서갈비)

7.2Km    2023-11-01

20-8 Myeongdong 7ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-6400

This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled beef ribs. The restaurant has no seating, so everyone eats grilled meat while standing.

Sinheung Yukga (신흥육가)

7.2Km    2021-03-19

15, Samil-daero 20-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2273-1123

A barbecue specialty restaurant located in Jongno, Seoul. The most famous menu is grilled pork belly. Try the iberian secret (or secreto ibérico).

Wangsol Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (왕솔약국)

7.2Km    2024-04-22

36, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

-

Olive Young - Jongno YBM Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 종로YBM)

7.2Km    2024-04-19

104, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Cheonho Jjukkumi (천호쭈꾸미)

7.2Km    2021-03-29

14, Cheonho-daero 158-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-477-9994

It is a place frequented by the residents of Cheonho-dong. The best menu at this restaurant is webfoot octopus. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangdong-gu, Seoul.

Grain De Beaute [Tax Refund Shop] (그랭드보떼)

7.2Km    2024-04-19

1F, 34, Namdaemunsijang 6-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

-

Internet Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (인터넷안경)

7.2Km    2024-06-27

72, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

-

ILMIRI Gold Jjimdak Myeongdong (일미리금계찜닭 명동)

7.2Km    2024-03-11

40, Myeongdong 3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-0220

Located in front of Exit 5 of euljiro 1(il)-ga station, ILMIRI Gold Jjimdak is a restaurant specializing in jjimdak (braised chicken). Their signature dish is the cheese jjimdak (braised chicken and cheese) set menu, which is topped with plenty of mozzarella cheese. The set comes with egg rice (or scorched rice) and glass noodles. The steamed chicken, which has a sweet and not spicy flavor, comes in two varieties, boneless or bone-in, and is served with side dishes such as clear radish water kimchi and kimchi cabbage.

Queen Plaza (퀸프라자)

7.2Km    2021-06-19

29, Namdaemunsijang 6-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-775-8400

Queen Plaza offers diverse items for people of varying ages from children to seniors. Consisting of many shops, it is particularly popular among families. On the third floor, designer clothing and accessories can be found.