Seoul Museum of History (서울역사박물관)

4.2Km 85979 2023-08-11

55, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Seoul Museum of History covers everything about Seoul's history and culture from the prehistoric era to modern times, focusing especially on the Joseon era. The museum aims to raise cultural awareness and build a strong bond within the community by collecting, preserving, researching, and displaying artifacts and materials related to Seoul as well as promoting the city's history and culture to an international audience.

Seoul Sajik Park (사직공원(서울))

4.2Km 20224 2021-11-12

89, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-4149

Sajik Park is one of the three most popular parks in Jongno-gu along with Tapgol Park and Samcheong Park. Located west of the Government Complex-Seoul on the southeastern foothills of Inwangsan Mountain, the park measures an impressive 188,710 m².

The name of the park dates back to 1395 when Taejo Yi Sung-gye made Sajik Altar (altar to the State deities) at the center of the park. "Sa" refers to the deity of the earth while "jik" refers to the deity of the five grains. Rites wishing for a good harvest were held regularly at Sajik Altar.

In the park are several playgrounds, statues of Sin Saimdang, Hwanghakjeong, and Yulkog Yi I, and the Municipal Children's Library. Dangun Shrine and Jongno Library are situated nearby. By following the path next to Sajik Park for approximately 5 minutes, travelers can reach the Inwangsan hiking path with relative ease.

Sinsin Maeun galbijjim (신신매운갈비찜)

4.2Km 58 2021-03-25

8-1, Gukhoe-daero, 36-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2632-8813

This is a place that sells Galbijjim (braised short ribs) with adjustable level of spiciness. This restaurant's signature menu is braised short ribs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Seoul Former Russian Legation (서울 구 러시아공사관)

4.2Km 12737 2020-06-18

21-18, Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3396-5882

The Russian Legation was built in a Renaissance style in 1890. Russian architect, A. J. Scredin Sabatine designed the structure. In 1895, during the Joseon dynasty, the Eulmisabyeon Incident took place as a show of force by the Japanese.

Empress Myeongseong-hwanghu was emerging as a strong figure in Korea at a time when a power struggle between Japan, China, Russia, and other powers were taking place. Japanese Minister, Miura Goro saw her as a threat and ordered her assassination. After hearing news of the Empress’s assassination, King Gojong and the Crown Prince sought refuge in the Russian Embassy for one year.

After 1945, the Soviet Union took over the embassy until it was almost completely destroyed by a fire during the Korean War [1950~1953]. The only remaining parts of the building are the tower and basement areas. The building was restored to its current condition in 1973 and is now enjoyed by many as a public park.

Chungdong First Methodist Church (서울 정동교회)

4.2Km 18831 2020-06-25

46, Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-0001

Chungdong Church, having being completed in 1897, was the first Christian church that was built after the spread of Protestantism in Korea. The church was founded in 1887 as a small worship house under the name Bethel by Henry Gerhard Appenzeller, an American missionary. As the number of followers increased, the building underwent construction and officially became a church in 1895. Chungdong Church is the only remaining church building from the 19th century. The church was expanded once more in 1926, changing its from a cross-shaped building to a square one. The expansion was made by adding walls using bricks as not to damage the original building structure. The architecture was built in a simplified version of an American gothic house with arched window frames.

Korea Samgyetang (고려삼계탕)

4.2Km 53712 2024-06-19

1 Seosomun-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-9376

Located near City Hall Station, Korea Samgyetang specializes in samgyetang. Samgyetang is a traditional healthy dish made by simmering cleaned young chicken in a broth with ginseng, jujube, and glutinous rice. The light and tender texture of the stewed chicken and the ginseng-flavored glutinous rice porridge is excellent. Ogolgye tang (silkie chicken soup) and jeonbok samgye tang (abalone and ginseng chicken soup) are also favorites among patrons. This restaurant was selected for the Michelin Guide Seoul in 2023.

Irilju (일일주(日日酒))

4.2Km 195 2021-03-30

4, Sajik-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-738-1717

It is a delicious restaurant in Gwanghwamun with a good atmosphere. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is salmon sashimi.

Galbiga (갈비가)

4.2Km 37 2021-03-25

11, Dangsan-ro, 32-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2671-9246

It is a place where you can enjoy Korean BBQ. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled Korean beef sirloin. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Chwihyang Wonyang Kkochi Gui Jeonmun (취향원양꼬치구이전문)

4.3Km 35 2021-03-25

7-2, Gukhoe-daero, 34-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2671-6577

It is a place where you can enjoy various Chinese dishes as well as lamb dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is lamb skewers.

Golmok Daejang (골목대장)

4.3Km 39 2021-03-25

1-8, Dangsan-ro, 32-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2671-7573

It is a place where you can grill various parts of pork. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled pork belly. This Others restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

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