Plaza Gwanghwamun (광화문광장)

535.9M 2022-07-25

Sejong-daero 172, Jongno-gu, Seúl.
+82-2-120

Inaugurada el 1º de agosto del 2009, la plaza ha sido remodelada como un espacio turístico y recreativo en los alrededores de la Sejong-daero, que se sitúa en el centro de Seúl. El área tiene una historia que data de 600 años.

Durante un largo tiempo, esta calle fue exclusiva para los vehículos, pero con esta última remodelación, ofrece un ambiente especial para las personas. Desde esta plaza se podrá observar el magnífico paisaje del palacio Gyeongbokgung, el monte Bukhansan, etc., y también se ha restaurado la antigua calle Yukjo, para transmitir un ambiente histórico y cultural a los ciudadanos y turistas que la visitan.

La plaza tiene una longitud de 550 m y una anchura de 34 m, se encuentra localizada en el corazón de Seúl. Está clasificada en varios rubros históricos y culturales para el entretenimiento de los visitantes: está el sector de restauración del paisaje de la calle Yukjo, el sector que representa la historia del antiguo Gwanghwamun, el sector cultural para la participación de los ciudadanos, el sector que conecta con el arroyo Cheonggyecheon, etc. Entre las esculturas y establecimientos artísticos famosos están: la estatua del Haetae (criatura mítica coreana), representación del paisaje histórico de la calle Yukjo, la estatua del Gran Rey Sejong, pantallas acuáticas que reflejan los imágenes de la escritura coreana “Hangeul”, etc., entre otras instalaciones tecnológicas y culturales.

Las dos estatuas de grandes dimensiones que representan esta plaza son la del almirante Yi Sun-sin y el Gran Rey Sejong. En los alrededores también se han instalado un estanque y una fuente de agua. La zona que conecta con el arroyo Cheonggyecheon permite el acceso cómodo al palacio Gyeongbokgung y al arroyo. Las aguas subterráneas que brotan de las estaciones de metro de Gyeongbokgung y Gwanghwamun son emitidas hacia el arroyo Cheonggyecheon por medio de un acueducto, y, como la estación de metro está conectada con la parte posterior de la estatua del almirante Yi Sun-sin, los visitantes pueden llegar a la plaza con facilidad. Normalmente, las calles de la plaza son utilizadas para la circulación de los vehículos, pero en caso de festivos nacionales, se restringe el tráfico para disponerlo como área de festivales.

Travelodge Myeongdong City Hall (트레블로지 명동 시티홀)

540.8M 2021-06-25

22, Sejong-daero 16-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6362-6000

Travelodge Myeongdong City Hall provides excellent and efficient customer services as well as convenient amenities for the comfort of all their guests. The hotel is only 3 minutes’ walk away from City Hall Station, and its location benefits both tourists and business travelers alike as it offers various transportation options with Seoul's popular tourist attractions in the vicinity, such as Deoksugung Palace and Namdaemun Market. The hotel features a sauna session and spa services to relieve stress and put one's body and mind at ease after a busy day of traveling.

RADOST (라도스트)

557.3M 2021-03-22

17, Ujeongguk-ro, 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-8945

A restaurant frequented by office workers in Jongno after work. The best menu at this restaurant is deep-fried and braised boneless chicken. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

NOBIZIB (너비집)

561.9M 2021-03-24

37-8, Myeongdong, 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-756-4084

This restaurant is famous for spicy Galbijjim (braised short ribs). This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is spicy braised short ribs.

Baan Khun Kwan (반쿤콴(B.K.K))

561.8M 2021-04-12

20, Jong-ro 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-725-1688

This restaurant is decorated in the 'Thai' style. The best menu at this restaurant is rice noodle soup with beef. This Thai (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Machyomara (마쵸마라)

564.7M 2021-03-22

5, Jong-ro, 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-737-8886

A place selling maratang (mala soup), which is popular among Koreans who like spicy food. The best menu at this restaurant is mala soup. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

ILMIRI Gold Jjimdak Myeongdong(일미리금계찜닭 명동)

568.0M 2020-10-30

2,3F, 21, Myeongdong9ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-0220

This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. The representative menu is braised chicken. A restaurant where you can experience the Korean chicken cooking culture.

Hyundai Kalguksu (현대칼국수)

574.9M 2020-06-16

76, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-9504

Hyundai Kalguksu is a kalguksu (handmade knife-cut noodles) restaurant that has been in the family for two generations (1982). The restaurant is extremely popular among people working at nearby businesses, thanks to the rich flavor of the broth. Anchovies, dried pollack heads, and kelp are simmered for many hours, and then, other ingredients are added: soft noodles and various vegetables including pumpkin, onion, and green onions. The restaurant is famous for the exquisite taste of its kalguksu, as well as for its large servings. Just one bowl is enough to satisfy a starving man, but if you are still hungry, don’t hesitate to ask for more rice or noodles for free. Another unforgettable specialty here is kimchi. You will also be able to enjoy geotjeori (freshly made kimchi) and kkakdugi (sliced white-radish kimchi), which is fermented for about three days.

Samseong Bbalgan Yangnyeom Sutbulgui (삼성 빨간양념 숯불구이)

574.7M 2020-06-16

37, Namdaemun-ro 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-6449

Samseong Bbalgan Yangnyeomg has been famous for its charcoal-grilled dishes since 1972, and is especially well known for its spicy seasoning made from powdered red pepper, garlic, and ginger. Pork is mixed with the seasoning, giving it the characteristic red color and unique flavor, and then grilled over hot coals. This is the perfect restaurant for spicy food-lovers or those looking for a challenge.
Other dishes include jumulleok (marinated pork) and donggeurangttaeng (batter-fried meatballs). Jumulleok is made by seasoning fresh meat, whereas donggeurangttaeng is made by cutting the frozen meat into small pieces, and then marinating it. Older adults usually prefer jumulleok, while the young prefer donggeurangttaeng.

Myeongdong Seoseo Galbi (명동서서갈비)

575.2M 2023-11-10

Myeong-dong 7-gagil 20-8, Jung-gu, Seúl

This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeongdong Cathedral, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled beef ribs. A restaurant where you can eat grilled meat while standing.

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