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Busan Cultural Center (부산문화회관)

4.6 Km    21458     2021-08-06

1, UN pyeonghwa-ro 76beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-607-6000

Busan Cultural Center began construction in October 1983 and finished constructing three halls in 1993. In April 2010, the cultural center underwent renovations and reopend in October. The architecture format used traditional Korean houses with a large, medium, and small halls. Large gates and walls were removed to allow easy access. The roof used concrete slabs to recreate traditional patterns and the exterior walls are made of granite stone.

Hotel Gwangjang (광장호텔)

Hotel Gwangjang (광장호텔)

4.6 Km    8437     2021-03-16

7, Jungang-daero 214beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-464-3141

Hotel Gwangjang is located near Busan Station Plaza in the heart of the port city Busan. The hotel underwent a major reconstruction work in 2002 to provide better quality rooms that offer both comfort and convenience. The hotel continues to provide excellent service to accommodate guests' needs.

Olive Young - Pukyong Nat’l Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부경대)

Olive Young - Pukyong Nat’l Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부경대)

4.6 Km    0     2024-04-23

28, Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan

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Chang Kee-ryo Memorial Hall (장기려기념 더 나눔센터)

4.6 Km    6636     2019-04-10

48, Yeongchowit-gil, Dong-gu, Busan

Established in 2013, the Chang Kee-ryo Memorial Hall is a place to honor Dr. Chang, often referred to as the Schweitzer of Korea, for his lifelong practice of sharing with poor neighbors.

168 Stairs (168계단)

168 Stairs (168계단)

4.7 Km    17885     2023-01-03

9, Yeongcho-gil 197beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-253-8253

This is the fastest way to go downhill from Sanbok road to Busan port. The stairs are known to be as tall as a 6-story building and have exactly 168 steps. In the past, there used to be 3 wells located at the bottom of the stairs, which locals would wait in line to draw water when there was insufficient water, but now, there is only one well with drinking water.

UN Sculpture Park (UN조각공원)

UN Sculpture Park (UN조각공원)

4.7 Km    0     2023-04-04

Daeyeong-dong, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-607-4541

UN Sculpture Park is located next to the UN Memorial Cemetery where the souls of UN soldiers who served in the Korean War rest in peace. The sculpture park exhibits 34 pieces of artworks created and donated by sculptors from 21 nations who provided support in the Korean War. These sculptures were created as a part of UN Memorial Park International Sculpture Symposium (September 15-30, 2000) that commemorated the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War in honor of those who fought in the war. The UN Sculpture Park had its opening ceremony on October 24, 2001.

 

Gamman Creative Community Space (감만창의문화촌)

Gamman Creative Community Space (감만창의문화촌)

4.7 Km    0     2024-02-26

84-1 Uam-ro, Nam-gu, Busan

Gamman Creative Community Space, transformed from a former school, mirrors modern Korea's vibrant culture with elements like playground equipment and classroom hallways. This unique venue hosts a variety of events all year round, including movie screenings, classical music festivals, diverse activities and performances, fairy tale photo zones, open studio events, and food trucks, making it a dynamic hub for community engagement and cultural experiences.

Choryang Ibagu-gil & Sanbok Road (초량 이바구길 & 산복도로)

Choryang Ibagu-gil & Sanbok Road (초량 이바구길 & 산복도로)

4.7 Km    8507     2019-01-23

Areas of Choryang-dong, Dong-gu, Busan-si

Located near Busan Station, Choryang Ibagu-gil street was formed when people started building houses on top of the hill during the time of poverty. An observatory, Ibagu Archive Center, Yu Chi-hwan Postbox, and other places perfect for photos can be seen along the road leading up to the hilltop. Atop the hill, a wide road known as the Sanbok Road features an open view of Busan's downtown within a sight. The night scene is especially beautiful from this road, as the lights from the neighborhood twinkle and gleam as the surrounding area gets darker.

Ebagu Crafts Workshop (이바구공작소)

Ebagu Crafts Workshop (이바구공작소)

4.7 Km    7449     2021-08-13

14-13, Mangyang-ro 486beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-468-0289

Ebagu Crafts Workshop was created as part of an urban regeneration project centered along Sanbok Road. The workshop serves as an archive center for the stories of local residents in Sanbok Road, and a new planned exhibition is held every two months. Personal collections, as well as the history of locals living in this district are well preserved, creating a warehouse of cultural resources for the future.

* Opening Date: March 6, 2013

Olive Young - Busan Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부산역)

Olive Young - Busan Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부산역)

4.7 Km    0     2024-04-18

1F, 197, Jungang-daero, Dong-gu, Busan

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