Jeonju Jeondong Catholic Cathedral (전주전동성당)

2.3 Km 52001 2024-05-27

51 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Jeondong Catholic Cathedral in Jeonju was built in honor of Roman Catholic martyrs of the Joseon dynasty on the very same spot the martyrs lost their lives. The land was purchased by French Priest Baudenet in 1891 (28th year of King Gojong), but construction of the church did not begin until 1908. Construction was completed in 1914, a time during which Korea was under Japanese rule. Though originally built just outside of Pungnammun Gate, the site of the martyrs, the church was later moved to its current location for expansion.

The first Romanesque building in the Honam region, Jeondong Catholic Cathedral is made of gray and red bricks and bears a striking resemblance to the Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul, also designed by Priest Poinel. Not only considered one of the most beautiful Catholic churches in Korea, some even go so far as to say it is one of the most beautiful structures in all of Korea, citing the church’s unique combination of Byzantine and Romanesque architectural styles. The rectangular building is topped with three Byzantine bell towers (to the right, center, and left) and boasts arched ceilings, several of which meet in the form of a cross.

It is interesting to note that some of the bricks used in construction of the church were made using materials from the Jeonjueupseong Walled Town, which was torn down by the Japanese. It is also said that the cornerstone of the church came from a wall of Jeonjueupseong Walled Town near Pungnammun Gate.

Gyeonggijeon Shrine (경기전)

2.4 Km 55856 2024-05-27

44 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-281-2790

A registered Historic Site, Gyeonggijeon Shrine was erected in 1410 and holds the portrait of King Tae-jo, the founder of the Joseon dynasty. The shrine was originally given the name Eoyongjeon, but was changed to its current name in 1442, the 24th year of King Sejong the Great. The structure was partially destroyed during the Imjin War (1592-1598), and was restored in 1614.

Jeonju Cultural Heritage Night Tour (전주문화유산야행, 다 같이 전주마블!)

2.4 Km 11471 2024-04-18

44 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-232-9937

Jeonju Cultural Heritage Night Tour focuses on preserving and remembering Korea’s heritages and the ancestors’ spirits. Jeonju features many historical sites from the Joseon dynasty and traditional culture.

Seonsam Jeonju Hyoja Store [Tax Refund Shop] (선삼전주효자판매점)

2.4 Km 0 2024-04-22

125, Geomapyeong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Jeonju Bibimbap Festival World Bibim Week ( 전주비빔밥축제 월드비빔위크)

2.4 Km 40210 2024-04-07

29-13, Gyeonggijeon-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-63-231-8969

Bibimbap was one of the top three foods during the Joseon period and it is thought to be the most favorite Korean meal among foreigners. In particular, Jeonju bibimbap is considered one of the best foods in Korea. It is a nutritious and healthy food comprised of rice with bean sprouts, one of 10 famous foods in Jeonju. Jeonju's bibimbap is decorated with five colors and with five flavors that come from 30 different ingredients including ginkgo, pine nut, chestnut, walnut and fresh seasonal vegetables. It has a balanced nutrition, packed with carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals alike. It is considered the perfect food embracing the ancestor’s wisdom and scientific theory.

Jeonju is the center of Korea's delicious cuisine and its representative food is bibimbap. Jeonju Bibimbap Festival is held in the area around Jeonju Hanok Village and Korean Intangible Cultural Heritage Hall.

Jeonju Crafts Exhibition Hall (전주공예품전시관)

2.5 Km 21607 2024-05-28

15 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-281-1610

Jeonju Crafts Exhibition Hall promotes the beauty of traditional Korean crafts, and is made up of a Craft Hall, Special Exhibition Hall, and Experience Hall, Visitors can see traditional art works from master artisans as well as creative works from up-and-coming artists and designers. Visitors can also create their own handcrafted items in one of their many programs.

Homeplus Stores - Jeonju Wansan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스스토어즈 전주완산)

2.5 Km 0 2024-04-19

170, Girin-daero, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Song Song Gong Jak So - Jeonju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (송송공작소 전주점)

2.6 Km 0 2024-04-22

21, Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Ggol - Jeonju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (꼴 전주점)

2.6 Km 0 2024-04-19

21, Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Seohak Art Village Library (서학예술마을도서관)

2.6 Km 0 2024-04-06

12-1 Seohak-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Seohak Art Village Library opened June 2022 in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do. The library consists of nearly 1,000 books, making it rather small. However, the library makes up for its size with pretty decorations, making visitors want to stay longer. The library is located in an old building that was previously a cafe and gallery, so the library feels more like a book cafe.

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