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Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine (절두산순교성지)

Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine (절두산순교성지)

818.7962448193522m    27286     2024-03-12

6 Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3142-4434

Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine is the site where many Catholic believers were executed in 1866 due to persecution. In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the martyrdom, the Korean Catholic Church opened the Memorial Hall in October 1967, exhibiting materials, relics, and souvenirs related to the Korean Catholic Church and operating a museum. Pope Johannes Paulus II visited the site in 1984, and Mother Teresa visited in 1985.

Wondang Gamjatang Hongdae (원당감자탕 홍대)

Wondang Gamjatang Hongdae (원당감자탕 홍대)

819.519561807762m    97     2024-03-19

Hana building, 20-6, Wausan-ro, 21-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-333-1706

Located near Hongik University, Wondang Gamjatang specializes in gamjatang (pork backbone stew). Gamjatang is a thick and spicy soup made with pork backbone, potatoes, kimchi cabbage, ground perilla seeds, green onions, garlic, and other vegetables and seasonings. Customers have the option to  rolled omelet, hot stone pot rice, and beef and rice soup. 7-minute walk from Exit 9 of Hongik Univ. Station, it is easily accessible. 

Korean Martyrs' Museum (한국천주교순교자박물관)

Korean Martyrs' Museum (한국천주교순교자박물관)

820.790559211926m    38994     2023-01-03

6, Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3142-4434

Korean Martyrs’ Museum was opened in October of 1967 as Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine, in memory of the Catholic martyrs who lost their lives during the Byeongin Persecution of 1866. The name of the museum changed to the current Korean Martyrs' Museum in August 2008. The museum displays artifacts and materials in exhibitions related to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea.

Samonim Dongaseu (사모님 돈가스)

Samonim Dongaseu (사모님 돈가스)

825.3482878929788m    12     2017-01-10

39-13, Wausanro-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Samonim Dongaseu is a popular dongaseu (pork cutlet) restaurant despite its location hidden in the alleys. The fresh salad and butter-roast potato are served with the thick and crispy meat. The amount served is plentiful enough to satisfy even the hunger of any grown man.

Olive Young - Sangsu Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 상수역)

Olive Young - Sangsu Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 상수역)

825.421864744189m    0     2024-04-18

Store #101, 1F, 49, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Cacaodada (카카오 다다)

827.3940665739793m    5     2019-01-28

15, Huiujeong-ro 10-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Cacaodada uses only the best cacao beans from around the world to make their chocolate. Their chocolates are made using only pure chocolate and sugar for a true taste.

Tonymoly - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리 홍대)

827.645819488182m    0     2024-04-23

1, Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Artbox - Seogyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 서교)

Artbox - Seogyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 서교)

834.5045919553761m    0     2024-04-18

#101, and #103, 19, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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ABC-Mart - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 홍대점)

ABC-Mart - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 홍대점)

839.9705118050401m    0     2024-04-23

17, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Hongdae Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홍대사거리점)

847.599726149425m    0     2024-06-26

140 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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