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House of Missionary Switze (선교사스윗즈주택)

House of Missionary Switze (선교사스윗즈주택)

979.5M    2024-08-05

2029 Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu

The House of Missionary Switze served as home for a host of American missionaries. Built between 1906 and 1910, the home is a Western-style structure with two above-ground floors and one basement level. In 1981, the house was used as company housing for doctors at the nearby Dongsan Hospital, at which point changes were made to the interior and exterior of the house. It was later changed into a missionary museum, displaying items used by the missionaries who lived in.

House of Missionary Chamness (선교사챔니스주택)

1.0Km    2022-09-06

2029, Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-661-2193

House of Missionary Chamness was the home of American Christian missionary Chamness and his family. It was built in the Western-style and provides a glimpse into the daily life of American missionaries in Korea. The house, a simple building in comparison with the houses of America at the time, is now considered a very important treasure of Korea's modern history. The building has been converted into a small museum using artifacts from the missionaries to bring the past to life.

Romance Papa (로맨스빠빠)

Romance Papa (로맨스빠빠)

1.1Km    2024-04-01

492-6 Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

This cafe is located near Seomun Market and Seomun Market Station on Daegu Subway Line 3. It is a hanok renovated with a retro and classic interior. Wooden doors and mother-of-pearl shelves between the seats create an atmosphere of warmth and relaxation, as if visiting a Korean grandmother's house. There are also seats in the yard where one can have coffee and dessert while enjoying the unique atmosphere of a hanok. The place has drinks and desserts made with various fruits and pour-over coffee. The signature menu here is called Perpetual Snow. It's similar to Einspänner, but it's topped with its own unique cream, so it's nutty and sweet. Visitors can also enjoy ade and smoothies with peach pulp in the summer.

Stay Ji-an [Korea Quality]스테이 지안[한국관광 품질인증]

Stay Ji-an [Korea Quality]스테이 지안[한국관광 품질인증]

1.1Km    2023-05-23

72-3, Dalgubeol-daero 447-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-10-2643-8779

Stay Ji-an is a quiet and cozy hanok stay in downtown Daegu, Gyeongsangbuk-do, which specializes in showing the tranquility of hanok life to foreigners in Korea. The accommodation comprises a living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom - the last of which boasts a cypress wood bathtub, where guests can soak away their cares amid the subtle scent of cypress. A European-style brunch breakfast is provided, although guests can choose to replace the breakfast with wine.

Hanok 1957 (한옥1957)

Hanok 1957 (한옥1957)

1.1Km    2024-12-13

20-2 , Gukchaebosang-ro 101-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-214-1957

Located downtown Daegu, Hanok 1957 is a traditional Korean hanok built with red pine and woven with clay and straw roof tiles. The rafters, beams, and cabinets inlaid with mother-of-pearl add comfort and tranquility to the interior. There are five guest rooms, all of which are ondol (underfloor heated) rooms with bathrooms. There is a shared kitchen where you can cook simple meals. Seomun Market Station and Daegu Station are within walking distance, and nearby attractions include Dalseong Park and Seomun Market are also nearby. 

Kim Kwangseok-gil Street (김광석 길 (김광석다시그리기길))

Kim Kwangseok-gil Street (김광석 길 (김광석다시그리기길))

1.2Km    2025-10-23

2238, Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-218-1053

Kim Kwangseok-gil Street is a mural street near Bangcheon Market in the neighborhood where musician Kim Kwang-seok used to live prior to his passing. The 350 meter-long wall has statues and murals depicting his life and music. Every autumn, the area of Bangcheon Market and Dongseongno hosts a “Kim Kwang-seok Singing Contest” in his memory.

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The place where Robin and Ha-na go on a last date together is Kim Kwangseok-gil Street, a series of alleyways next to Bangcheon Market adorned with murals dedicated to the legendary singer Kim Kwang-Seok. It also features many famous cafés and restaurants, so it is a popular date spot.

Daegu Chilseong Market & Chilseong Night Market (대구 칠성시장&별별상상 칠성야시장)

1.2Km    2023-11-22

28 Chilseongsijang-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu
+82-53-621-1985

Chilseong Market is one of Daegu's largest traditional markets, along with Seomun Market. The market has had a range of names over the years, but was founded as Chilseong Market in 1946 when it became a permanent market open all year round. Shops within the market sell everything from fruits and vegetables to fish, flowers, and household goods, as well as various restaurants. 

The Chilseong Night Market has been running since 2019, offering over 60 different foods, arts and crafts, and even performance programs. 

Daegu Motorcycle Street (대구 오토바이골목)

Daegu Motorcycle Street (대구 오토바이골목)

1.2Km    2021-02-09

Ingyo-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-627-1337

Daegu Motorcycle Street is located in Ingyo-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu along Sijangbuk-ro. The street was originally a creek lined with houses, but in 1953 the creek was covered over and made into a paved road. Gas stations and stores selling automotive parts sprung up, turning the area into a thriving commercial district. In 1961, the first motorcycle store opened its doors and was quickly followed by several more.

Currently there are 40 motorcycle stores, making this 200-meter-long street one of Daegu’s most unique shopping areas. Shoppers can find a vast array of new and secondhand motorcycles both domestic and imported, as well as a wide selection of motorcycle parts and accessories.

Keisung Middle School (계성중학교)

Keisung Middle School (계성중학교)

1.3Km    2024-11-06

35 Dalseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

The hit song “DITTO” by NewJeans encapsulates a nostalgic old camcorder sentiment in its music video. The place that contributed to this feeling is one of the primary filming locations: Keisung Middle School. It’s a functioning school where students regularly attend, but it’s also renowned for its historical cultural buildings, making it a tourist attraction. Why not go on a NewJeans music video tour at the historically rich Keisung Middle School?

Daegu Art Factory (대구예술발전소)

Daegu Art Factory (대구예술발전소)

1.4Km    2025-08-11

31-12 Dalseong-ro 22-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Daegu Art Factory is housed in an old tobacco plant, renovated into a space for art and culture. It hosts various exhibitions dedicated to Korean and international artists. Some of these include exhibitions dedicated to Daegu’s modernity, works of young artists, experimental projects, AI-based exhibitions, seminars, and art lectures. Through these exhibitions, Daegu Art Factory is cementing its status as an important platform for art exchange in Daegu. There’s also a space for families (children’s book reading room) for greater accessibility.