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Jeongdong Observatory (정동전망대)

1.1 Km    17126     2022-08-11

15, Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

Jeongdong Observatory is located on the 13th floor of Seoul City Hall Seosomun building. The observatory has a cafe inside where visitors can enjoy a drink while gazing upon the magnificent view of Deoksugung Palace from above. In addition, the walls of the cafe are decorated with photos of old Jeongdong.

Bank of Korea Money Museum (한국은행 화폐박물관)

Bank of Korea Money Museum (한국은행 화폐박물관)

1.1 Km    9409     2018-10-25

39, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

The Bank of Korea Money Museum introduces the history of the currency culture home and abroad through the history and documents related to the Bank of Korea. The museum is not just a cultural space, but also a great place for hands-on education. Exhibitions explain the minting process and the recognition of counterfeits as well as displaying systematic research documents on money and the state economy.

Bank of Korea Money Museum (화폐박물관)

1.1 Km    0     2024-03-18

39 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

This Renaissance-style three-story stone building is the museum of the Bank of Korea. The older Bank of Korea was established as the central bank of the Korean Empire in 1909 and has been designated as a National Historical Site. During the Japanese colonial period, the bank was renamed the Bank of Joseon, and the building was used as the main and head office of the Bank of Korea until 2001. The building has been used as the nation’s Money Museum since June 2001 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Bank of Korea. The museum has 13 exhibition rooms on two floors, with one basement floor and two above-ground floors. It holds special exhibitions of various currency and art collections to provide domestic and foreign visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the history and culture of currency. Visitors can learn about the Bank of Korea and the central banking system, as well as how to identify counterfeit notes and how money is produced and circulated. It is also a good place for children to learn about currencies from around the world. Advance reservations are required, and parking is not available. The museum can easily be reached via subway by getting off at Hoehyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 4) and exiting through Exit 7. 

Sookmyung Women's University Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum (숙명여자대학교 정영양자수박물관 (서울))

Sookmyung Women's University Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum (숙명여자대학교 정영양자수박물관 (서울))

1.1 Km    5739     2019-11-15

100, Cheongpa-ro 47-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-710-9134

Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum was founded in May 2004 to enhance public awareness and appreciation of embroidery art with ample facilities including exhibition hall, library, conservation center, learning center, embroidery study room, education and research rooms. The museum emphasizes on the variety of textiles and embroidery and also features collections from various Northeast Asian countries. The Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum stresses the importance of embroidery as an evolving form of art through changes in technology, social and cultural environment. In addition, the learning center also aims to become a learning center for scholarship in embroidery and other textile arts that can be appreciated by a wide audience.

Yurimmyeon (유림면)

Yurimmyeon (유림면)

1.1 Km    112     2021-03-29

139-1, Seosomun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-755-0659

This store, which has a long history of over 50 years, makes noodles using only Bongpyeong buckwheat. The best menu at this restaurant is buckwheat noodles. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Olive Young - Sookmyung Women’s Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 숙대)

Olive Young - Sookmyung Women’s Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 숙대)

1.2 Km    0     2024-04-18

19, Cheongpa-ro 45-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Davich Optical - Myeongdong Branch (다비치안경 - 명동점)

Davich Optical - Myeongdong Branch (다비치안경 - 명동점)

1.2 Km    57528     2020-05-08

62, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-1074

Davich Optical (Myeong-dong Branch) is the flagship store operated directly by its management company. It employs expert eye examiners and offers its own brands, developed in cooperation with international brands. Customers can purchase quality products with fixed, but reasonable prices. Moreover, they can get repair services at Davich Optical branch stores across the country. Davich Optical also offers assistanve in languages other than Korean.

Davich Optical - Myeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다비치안경 명동점)

Davich Optical - Myeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다비치안경 명동점)

1.2 Km    0     2024-06-27

62, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Animation Center (서울 애니메이션센터)

Seoul Animation Center (서울 애니메이션센터)

1.2 Km    2495     2022-09-27

10-1 Hoehyeon-dong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3455-8341

The Seoul Animation Center was established by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in May 1999 with the aim of providing comprehensive support to Korea’s cartoon and animation industry. The center runs an information desk, offers educational programs, holds events to support new talents and productions, and hosts diverse events and exhibitions.

Chojun Textile & Quilt Art Museum (초전섬유ㆍ퀼트박물관)

Chojun Textile & Quilt Art Museum (초전섬유ㆍ퀼트박물관)

1.2 Km    28437     2024-03-06

29, Toegye-ro 16-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-4074~5

Opened in 1998, Chojun Textile & Quilt Art Museum is the only textile art museum in Korea. Visiotrs can learn about the excellence and tradition of Korean textiles by observing a wide range of domestic and international textile artworks. In addition to exhibiting its collection, the museum also holds special exhibitions as well as textile and quilt competitions, giving visitors the opportunity to get up close and personal with textile artworks.