Seodaemun Prison History Museum (서대문형무소역사관)

3.5Km 155856 2022-12-15

251, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-360-8590

Seodaemun Prison was built under the Japanese administration to imprison independence movement activists. It first opened on October 21, 1908 under the name Gyeongseong Prison. Eventually, so many activists were imprisoned that the building had to be expanded. At that time, the name changed to Seodaemun Prison on September 3, 1912. Eighty years later, the prison was turned into Seodaemun Independence Park on August 15, 1992 to commemorate the Korean patriots who were tortured in prison, giving their lives for freedom. Of the many buildings, only seven were preserved for their historical significance, among which three prison buildings and the execution site were designated as a Historic Site. In 1998, the park underwent another transformation into today's Seodaemun Prison History Hall to educate the public on the importance of Korea's independence and the sacrifices of those who fought to achieve it.

BULGOGI BRITHERS Seoul Station(불고기브라더스 서울역)

3.5Km 41 2020-12-03

378 Cheongpa-ro Yongsan-gu Seoul
+82-2-363-3701

It is a place where you can enjoy various Korean-style bulgogi dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is box lunch.

Sajo Tuna (사조참치)

3.5Km 12007 2020-04-16

107-39, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-364-9838

Sajo Tuna is the perfect restaurant for tuna lovers. It serves fresh tuna served in varied styles to visitors. Chamdarangeo (bluefin tuna) Special Menu consists of the highest-grade tuna cuts along with unique decorations. Also, the standard menu includes gamasal gui (grilled tuna kama), braised tuna head, grilled tuna, and pan-fried tuna. In-house alcoholic drinks such as baengnyeoncho ju (perilla seed and prickly pear liquor) and insam sansuyu ju (ginseng and cornelian cherry liquor) are offered, making this restaurant more outstanding.

Myungpum Maru of Small and Medium Business - Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (중소기업명품마루 서울역)

3.5Km 0 2024-04-18

426, Cheongpa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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OGOM COFFEE (오곰커피)

3.5Km 65 2021-03-25

3, Beodeunaru-ro, 7-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6674-5050

It is a place where you can enjoy various types of coffee and desserts. This restaurant's signature menu is americano. This cafe is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

E-Mart - Yeouido Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 여의도)

3.5Km 0 2024-04-22

10, Yeouidong-ro 3-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Dongnimmun Gate (독립문)

3.5Km 30799 2022-12-15

251, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Dongnimmun stands at the location originally known as Yeongeun, where envoys were once treated. When a Chinese envoy visited, the King would go out through this door to greet. In 1898, to announce the independence from Japan, Dongnimun was constructed with the fund collected by the citizens. The traces of the past still remain on Dongnimmun with two pillars in front of Dongnimmun being the remains of Yeongeunmun.

The Arc de Triomphe in France can be recalled in comparison to Dongnimmun. Dongnimmun was built using granite with a passageway x_height of 14.28 meters. On the top it is written ‘Dongnimmun’ in Korean with the national flag drawn on each side. On the inner-left side there are stone stairs leading to the attic. The national flower Mugunghwa are planted around Dongnimmun. Now it is surrounded by roads and it is eye-catching to view when passing by.

Joeun Hanu (조은한우)

3.5Km 61 2021-03-25

7, Beodeunaru-ro, 7-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2068-0503

It is a place where you can enjoy high-quality Korean beef. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled ribs.

Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine (당고개순교성지)

3.5Km 34250 2020-03-18

139-26, Cheongpa-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-711-0933

Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine is located on the small hill just five minutes away from Yongsan Eletronics Market. 10 Catholics were martyred on this hill during the Gihae Persecution in 1839 including Choi Gyeong-hwan (Francis)'s wife Lee Seong-rye (Maria).

Nine of the 10 martyrs are now recognized as saints. Lee Seong-rye, the mother of Father Thomas Choi Yang-eop (Korea's second ordained priest), has not yet been canonized although she did suffer martyrdom. The reason was that the mother briefly put aside her faith because of the pressures of raising five children after she had her oldest son, Thomas. However, the difficulty of combining these two interests was eventually overcome and she died a martyr.

Aside from serving as a memorial site, Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine also offers a commanding view of Seoul. Nearby tourist attractions include Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs, which is a Catholic church with Korean architecture, and Yongsan Family Park.

Seoullo 7017 (서울로 7017)

3.5Km 57144 2024-03-20

432, Cheongpa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

Originally opened in 1970, Seoullo 7017 was an elevated road that crossed over the Seoul Station railway, but when it became dilapidated and unusable for traffic, it was converted into a park in 2017. It is about 17 metres above the ground and offers a panoramic view of the Seoul Station Railway and the city of Seoul. It is directly connected to Seoul Station.

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