Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine (당고개순교성지) - Area information - Korea travel information

Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine (당고개순교성지)

Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine (당고개순교성지)

4.2Km    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.

Chamdaegutang (참대구탕)

Chamdaegutang (참대구탕)

4.2Km    2021-09-01

3, Hangang-daero 62-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-798-7380

This is a Korean cuisine located in Itaewon, Seoul. Clear fish soup boiled with codfish (fish). The best menu at this restaurant is codfish stew.

Sinchon Sisters Hostel (신촌 시스터즈)

Sinchon Sisters Hostel (신촌 시스터즈)

4.2Km    2024-12-23

24 , Baekbeom-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-4354-1613

Sinchon Sisters is a friendly guesthouse in Mapo-gu, Seoul, that caters for young travelers. Rooms are for two, three or four people, and each room has its own bathroom. There is no separate dining area, but you can bring food into your room and there’s a microwave for visitors’ use. Washing machines and dryers are also provided (payment needed). Transport is convenient: Sinchon Station and Sogang University Station are a 5 minutes’ walk away, and there are bus stops nearby - including for the airport express bus service. The Hongdae, Hapjeong, Mangwon, and Sangsu areas are all nearby.

Swiss Grand Hotel (formerly GrandHilton Seoul) (스위스 그랜드 호텔(구 그랜드힐튼 서울))

4.2Km    2020-04-02

353, Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3216-5656

Located 7km northwest of Seoul City Hall, Swiss Grand Hotel is situated beside Baekryoensan Mountain, offering fresh mountain air and a beautiful natural view.

The hotel is located 40 minutes away from Incheon International Airport, 15 minutes from Seoul City Hall and 10 minutes from World Cup Stadium.

Olive Young - Donam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 돈암점)

4.2Km    2024-06-27

39, Dongsomun-ro 22-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Najugomtang&Oudon (나주곰탕&오우돈)

Najugomtang&Oudon (나주곰탕&오우돈)

4.2Km    2021-03-30

19, Sinchon-ro 18-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-336-6824

It is a place where you can eat a variety of Korean dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is Naju beef bone soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul.

CheongKwanJang - Sinseol-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 신설동점)

CheongKwanJang - Sinseol-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 신설동점)

4.2Km    2024-06-27

9, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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