Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine (절두산순교성지)

2.8Km 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.

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

2.8Km 0 2024-04-18

426, Cheongpa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Dongnimmun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 독립문)

2.8Km 0 2024-04-18

99, Songwol-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Innisfree - Gajaeul Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 가재울)

2.8Km 1 2024-04-17

Store #1-8 B, B2 of Shopping Arcade, 120, Geobukgol-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Seosomun Historical Park (서소문역사공원)

2.8Km 21561 2023-08-11

5, Chilpae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

The Seosomun Gate area, which is located outside Seosomun Gate, was used as a persecution site in the 19th century before it turned into the local park of today. Many Catholics were suppressed and martyred here, making the area a holy site for Korean Catholics. Seosomun Gate was a gateway to Chilpae Market located near Namdaemun Gate. It was always busy with passerbys and the persecution site was established outside the gate to set an example of crime punishment to all the witnesses.

On May 15, 1999, a memorial tower was raised at the center of the park in honor of the martyrs. In 2013, Seoul's Jung-gu district also founded Seosumun Holy Shrine History Museum with a memorial exhibition hall in their honor.

Zara - Lotte Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (자라 롯데 서울역점)

2.8Km 0 2024-04-22

378, Cheongpa-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Mangwon Market (망원시장)

2.9Km 3977 2023-10-17

14, Poeun-ro 8-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Mangwon Market is close to both Mangnidan Street and Hangang Park, making it a great place to do some shopping in preparation for a riverside picnic.
The market isn’t very large, but one can find classics like the deep-fried and braised chicken, braised pigs' feet, and other snack fare there, along with stores offering food and lifestyle items for some browsing. The roads here tend to be narrow and crowded, and there are cars that run along the alleyways so visitors are advised to to take special care to ensure safety.

(Facilities available: Shopping delivery service, delivery center, coupon, and events)

National Meteorological Museum of Korea (국립기상박물관)

2.9Km 0 2024-03-26

52 Songwol-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

A museum where one can look at Korea's meteorological observation history and technological development through exhibitions. The museum has the world's first rain gauge, invented in 1441, in the early Joseon dynasty. The museum operates approximately 350 meteorological observatories across Korea and focuses on promoting the uniqueness and excellence of Korea's meteorological science. There are permanent collections and special exhibitions. The permanent collections focus on the history of meteorological science in Korea. At the same time, the special exhibitions take a closer look at the history and information about meteorological science and natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes) that occurred in various regions of Korea. There are experience programs related to meteorological science, such as making a rain gauge or learning about rain gauges.

Seoul Gyeonggyojang House (서울 경교장)

2.9Km 30892 2021-09-15

29, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-2038

Gyeonggyojang House, a designated Historic Site, was the location of the provisional government and the place where Baekbeom Kim Koo passed away. Seoul reproduced the historical site, Gyeonggyojang House, to use the area as an educational site. Also, the house exhibits the history of the provisional government in order to see the history more clearly.

Restoration work included the demolition of the interior that was changed when the building was turned into a hospital facility and embassy after Kim Koo passed away in 1949. During the work, the remaining parts were maintained with the utmost care. Reconstructed parts were based on the building's floor plan written in Chosun and Architecture (8th edition in 1938). Visitors can see various contents related to the Korean Provisional Government history through relics, video, and information searching corners.

Mangnidan Street (망리단길)

2.9Km 1 2023-08-07

Poeun-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Mangnidan Street is located near Poeun-ro, which can be reached in about 6 to 8 minutes of leisurely walk toward Mangwon Hangang Park from Exit 2 of Mangwon Station on Subway Line 6. Its name comes from the combination of Mangwon-dong and the Gyeongnidan Street in Itaewon, meaning the “Gyeongnidan Street of Mangwon-dong.” There are a variety of restaurants, cafes, dessert shops, and other small shops, each with their own charm, making it a great place to take the kids shopping or just get some rest. This place is quite close to Mangwon Market, so visitors can stop by the market if time allows. Another way to fit this area into the itinerary is as a pit stop for desserts or some shopping before heading to Mangwon Hangang Park.

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