Munmyo Confucian Shrine and Seonggyungwan National Academy (서울 문묘와 성균관) - Area information - Korea travel information

Munmyo Confucian Shrine and Seonggyungwan National Academy (서울 문묘와 성균관)

Munmyo Confucian Shrine and Seonggyungwan National Academy (서울 문묘와 성균관)

7.6Km    2020-03-31

31, Seonggyungwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-760-1472

Munmyo is a shrine dedicated to Confucius, whose teachings form the foundation of Confucianism. It is also dedicated to his disciples and other great Confucian scholars. Munmyo is not only the shrine but also the highest educational institution of the Joseon dynasty. Munmyo was once called as Munseonwangmyo since during the Tang dynasty, Confucius was named as King Munseon after his death and then it has been called as Munmyo since the Yuan dynasty.

The compound consists of two main areas: the Daeseongjeon houses shrines and the Myeongnyundang features seminar halls and other auxiliary facilities. Also, there are two dormitories, Dongjae and Seojae, which are collectively known as Sungkyunkwan. In front of the Myeongnyundang stands a ginkgo tree designated as Natural Monument No. 59. In spring and autumn, a ritual for Confucius and his disciples takes place.

Jingogae (진고개)

7.6Km    2024-03-12

19-1 Chungmu-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-0955

Jingogae is a standing store that opened its doors in 1963. Its signature dish is the eobok jaengban (boiled meat slices hot pot), where thick slices of meat are stacked along with vegetables, mandu, rice cakes, and eggs, all boiled together. In addition to this, they also serve dishes such as gejang jeongsik (marinated crab set menu), gopchang jeongol (small intestine hot pot), galbitang (galbi soup), and yukgaejang (spicy beef soup). The spicy and richly seasoned yangnyeom gejang (spicy marinated crab) is also a popular menu item, which when paired with rice, enhances its flavors even further.

Seongbuk-dong Jip(성북동집)

Seongbuk-dong Jip(성북동집)

7.6Km    2020-12-24

4 Seongbuk-ro 24-gil Seongbuk-gu Seoul
+82-2-747-6234

This restaurant in Seongbuk-dong is famous for its Kalguksu (chopped noodle soup) and dumplings. This restaurant's signature menu is noodle soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul.

Seongbuk-dong Jip (성북동집)

Seongbuk-dong Jip (성북동집)

7.6Km    2021-03-29

4, Seongbuk-ro 24-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-747-6234

This restaurant in Seongbuk-dong is famous for its Kalguksu (chopped noodle soup) and dumplings. This restaurant's signature menu is noodle soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul.

Seongbukdong Dwaejigalbi (성북동 돼지갈비)

Seongbukdong Dwaejigalbi (성북동 돼지갈비)

7.6Km    2019-12-24

115, Seongbuk-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-764-2420

In business for more than 40 years, Seongbukdong Dwaejigalbijip has become a local legend thanks to its simple but savory menu. Pork served at the restaurant is marinated overnight in a special sauce, which infuses the meat with rich flavors that are released when the meat is grilled and the fat drips off. The restaurant’s main dishes include dwaeji galbi (grilled pork ribs) and dwaeji bulgogi baekban (set meal with bulgogi meat grilled over the fire).

Ilsong Kalguksu (일송칼국수)

Ilsong Kalguksu (일송칼국수)

7.6Km    2021-03-18

44, Seonggyungwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-765-0880

This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. A store serving dishes at low prices. The best menu at this restaurant is noodle soup with clams.

Tonymoly - Euljiro 3(sam)-ga Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리 을지로3가역점)

7.6Km    2024-06-27

B3-14, 131, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Hangukgwan (한국관)

Hangukgwan (한국관)

7.6Km    2021-03-18

40, Seonggyungwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-764-6953

A great restaurant for group dinners. The best menu at this restaurant is Grilled Beef Ribs. This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Sewoon Plaza (세운상가)

7.6Km    2024-10-25

159 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Makercity Sewoon is Korea's first comprehensive electronics market, established in 1968 and has a 40-year history. As a mecca in the urban electronics industry area located in Jongno, the center of Seoul, you can purchase various electronic products here.
Since 2014, Seoul's urban regeneration project has been underway, and a pedestrian overpass, rooftop observatory, plaza, and Makers Cube, where you can experience the 4th industrial revolution, have been created to provide unique attractions.

Sewoon Plaza (세운전자상가(세운전자플라자))

Sewoon Plaza (세운전자상가(세운전자플라자))

7.6Km    2023-11-23

159 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2271-2344

Sewoon Plaza, also known as Sewoon Electronics Plaza, was famous for electronic goods as the sole electronics shop before Yongsan Electronics Department Store was built. The scale doesn’t meet that of Yongsan Mall but its location in the heart of downtown Seoul as well as their 10 years of fame have worked to keep a strong customer base.

The department store is divided into two buildings along Cheonggyecheon-ro. Most of the electornics are available on the first building. On the first floor, home and lifestyle electronic goods including irons, hair dryers, telephones, razors as well as gas stoves, various heaters, kitchen tools and more are sold. On the second floor, visitors can find televisions, fridges, laundry machines, audio & video devices. On the third floor, newlyweds can buy their electronic goods and appliances for the kitchen. Also, computers and related devices and parts are available on the fourth floor. The price range here is relatively cheaper than the regular consumer price.