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National Meteorological Museum of Korea (국립기상박물관)

1.7Km    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.

Myeongdong Nanta Theatre (명동난타극장)

1.7Km    2021-07-23

26, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-739-8288

Nanta, Korea's representative non-verbal performance, opened their fourth exclusive theater in Myeong-dong, the center of shopping. The 386-seat theater is located within the UNESCO Building. It is the largst of the Nanta theaters, and was the first to present foreign actors within the performances. There are 3 shows every day, all year round.

NANTA(난타)

1.7Km    2025-09-12

26, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Rawrow - Kwangjang Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로우로우 광장시장)

1.7Km    2024-04-19

Store #239, Gwangjang Market, 88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Artbox - Daehangno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 대학로)

1.7Km    2024-04-22

22, Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Jeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 정동)

1.7Km    2024-04-22

26, Saemunan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Suseongdonggyegok Valley (수성동계곡)

1.7Km    2023-08-17

185-3, Ogin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 서울특별시 종로구 옥인동

Suseong-dong Valley's stream runs down from Inwangsan Mountain and joins Cheonggyecheon Stream, and it is said that the name of the village was called Suseong-dong during the Joseon dynasty due to the loud and clear sound of the flowing water. It appears in the painting "Jangdong Palgyeongcheop," which is Jangdong Eight Scenic Views, that depicts the eight scenic views of Bugaksan Mountain and Inwangsan Mountain as well as in other historical books of the Joseon dynasty as a place of scenic beauty. The valley was so famous for its beauty, that Prince Anpyeong of the Joseon dynasty built his house "Bihaedang" to fully enjoy the view, and the valley and its stone bridge were designated as a cultural property of Seoul in 2010. 

Seoul Gyeonggyojang House (서울 경교장)

1.7Km    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.

Korean Museum of Straw and Life (짚풀생활사박물관)

1.7Km    2022-09-15

45, Sungkyunkwan-ro 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-743-8787

Korean Museum of Straw and Life is a private museum dedicated to the collection, research, and display of materials and historical accounts of diverse straws and their uses in Korea. As Koreans' lifestyle in the past heavily depended on agriculture and cultivation of crops, straws and grasses were easily found and had many uses. The museum aims to educate the general public of how different straw were produced and used by Korean ancestors as well as their significance in connection with today's lifestyle.

Baekje Samgyetang (백제삼계탕)

1.7Km    2024-03-11

8-10, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-3267

Located in Myeongdong Street, Baekje Samgyetang is renowned for samgye tang (ginseng chicken soup). This long-standing establishment has been in business for two generations since 1971 so it has been featured on TV in Korea and other countries. In addition to samgye tang, they also serve chicken dishes such as dakdori tang (spicy braised chicken), roasted chicken, and jeonbok juk (abalone porridge), attracting numerous patrons.