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Daeo Bookstore (대오서점)

Daeo Bookstore (대오서점)

1.0Km    0     2024-06-27

55 Jahamun-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Daeo Bookstore is the oldest bookstore in Seoul that has been maintained in one place since it opened in 1951. Recently, it has been refurbished as a cultural space with a cafe, where one can enjoy coffee, exhibitions, and performances while looking at the yard. Visitors who just want to browse can purchase a souvenir postcard set for admission. Taking a closer look at books that feel the years and objects that have traces of use, they appear to come rather new.

Kumho Museum of Art (금호미술관)

Kumho Museum of Art (금호미술관)

1.0Km    14508     2020-06-11

18, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-720-5114

The Kumho Museum of Art was opened to celebrate the diversity of art. The museum displays new pieces of art from promising new artists and accomplished artists every year. The museum first opened its doors in Gwanhun-dong in 1989, but moved to a larger area in 1996 where it stands today. The Kumho Museum of Art stands on the east side of Gyeongbokgung Palace. The museum is surrounded by other cultural and folk museums. The B1 floor features artwork of new artists while the 1st and 2nd floors feature project exhibitions and invitation exhibits. About once a year foreign artists are invited to display their art in the museum. There are official invitation exhibitions of seven artists yearly. These are artists who have strongly influenced Korean art. On the 3rd floor of the museum is a small concert hall, also known as Kumho Recital Hall. Although the capacity is only 171 people, all concerts are executed with professional care. On the 1st floor there is a coffee shop and an art shop. The coffee shop and art shop remain open on days the museum is closed.

Hwanghakjeong Pavilion (황학정)

Hwanghakjeong Pavilion (황학정)

1.0Km    19063     2020-04-02

15-32, Sajik-ro 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-738-5785

Hwanghakjeong Pavilion was built in 1898 by decree of King Gojong’s. It was originally set up close to the northern wall of Hoesangjeon in Gyeonghuigung Palace for archery practice. In 1922 when the Japanese colonial government sold buildings of Gyeonghuigung Palace to the public to build Gyeongseong Middle School in the location, the Hwanghakjeong Pavilion was bought and restored at the current location, which is an old site of Deunggwajeong Pavilion located to the North of Sajik Park.

It is relatively large for a pavilion, but the structure is plain and simple. There is a well behind the pavilion to the southwest. A rock behind the well has an engraved poem about eight beautiful scenes of Hwanghakjeong. Located to the right of the pavilion building (northeast of the building) is Hancheongak Pavilion, which has unique roof. To the west of the pavilion is Sauhoegwan Hall that was built with reinforced concrete.

Jangmee Rasa - Taepyeong-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (장미라사 태평로점)

Jangmee Rasa - Taepyeong-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (장미라사 태평로점)

1.0Km    0     2024-04-22

55, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Lotte Hotel Seoul (롯데호텔서울)

Lotte Hotel Seoul (롯데호텔서울)

1.0Km    65046     2021-05-31

30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-771-1000

Lotte Hotel Seoul is a first class hotel located in the heart of Seoul, offering outstanding services to guests. The hotel is equipped with over 1,015 guestrooms, restaurants and bars, grand conference halls and banquet halls, a fitness club, business center, hotel museum, Lotte Duty Free, and a variety of other facilities to accommodate guests. In 2018, the executive tower was upgraded, adding more luxury to the hotel.

Mugunghwa -  Lotte Hotel Seoul (무궁화 롯데호텔서울)

Mugunghwa - Lotte Hotel Seoul (무궁화 롯데호텔서울)

1.0Km    132     2021-03-19

30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-317-7061

This Korean cuisine is located near Euljiro 1(il)ga Station, Seoul. The representative menu is Korean table d'hote. A restaurant serving Korean course meal menu recognized by MICHELIN.

La Seine - Lotte Hotel Seoul(라세느 롯데호텔서울)

La Seine - Lotte Hotel Seoul(라세느 롯데호텔서울)

1.0Km    237     2021-04-15

30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-317-7171

This buffet is located near Euljiro 1(il)ga Station, Seoul. The representative menu is buffet. It is located at a well-known hotel in Korea.

Mojji Cream (모찌크림)

Mojji Cream (모찌크림)

1.0Km    55     2021-03-26

30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-772-3997

It is a Japanese-style dessert shop. This cafe is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is espresso.

Bosingak Belfry (보신각 터)

Bosingak Belfry (보신각 터)

1.0Km    61115     2024-03-04

54, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2133-2641

Bosingak Belfry is also known as Jonggak. It was the site in which a large bell, used to keep the time in Seoul, was found during the Joseon period (1392-1897). Bosingak Belfry was burned down during the Korean War (1950-1953) and was reconstructed in 1979. The original bell was moved to the Gyeongbokgung Palace, and a new bell was forged in 1985. At midnight, January 1, the bell at the Bosingak Belfry is rung to welcome the new year. Many people gather around the belfry to make a wish for their new year.

Lee Ri-Ja Hanbok Museum (이리자 한복전시관)

1.1Km    29389     2022-08-08

20, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-9477

The Lee Ri-Ja Hanbok Museum displays the traditional clothing worn in Korea from birth to death. All hanbok displayed at the museum are created by the hanbok designer Lee Ri-Ja herself, who has over 40 years of experience.