Sejong Center (세종문화회관)
1.2 Km 60881 2023-06-14
175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-399-1000
Sejong Center, officially known as Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, opened on July 1, 1999 to provide citizens with a cultural art space. Having completed a grand remodeling project in 2007, Sejong Center offers customer-friendly programs aimed at improving the quality of art performances in a comfortable resting area. Comprising the Grand Theater of Sejong Center, Sejong M Theater, Sejong Chamber Hall, Exhibition Hall, and other subsidiary facilities, Sejong Center is a multicultural art center.
Various genres of performances including traditional, classic, and crossover have taken place in the center, giving many opportunities for cultural nostalgia.
* Opened April 14, 1978
Omokjip Sejong Center for the Performing Arts(오목집 세종문화회관)
1.2 Km 36 2020-11-20
5-7 Saemunan-ro 5-gil Jongno-gu Seoul
+82-2-722-6882
It is a good store for office worker's group dinners. This restaurant's signature menu is braised pigs' feet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.
Kyung-In Museum of Fine Art (경인미술관)
1.2 Km 25776 2024-03-04
11-4, Insadong 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-733-4448
Kyung-In Museum of Fine Art is located in Insa-dong. It has six exhibition rooms, an atelier, an outdoor exhibition area, and a traditional tea house. It hosts outdoor concerts in spring and fall, and Q&A sessions with authors can also be found as well. The traditional tea house offers about 15 types of traditional Korean tea in a space that overlooks the garden.
Jeontong Dawon (전통다원)
1.2 Km 18281 2024-03-18
11-4 Insadong 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-6305
Jeontong Dawon is a hanok-style tea house located in Insa-dong. It offers seating both inside the hanok and in the outdoor garden, allowing guests to choose their preferred spot. Visitors can enjoy various types of traditional Korean tea along with traditional Korean snacks such as yugwa (fried rice sweet). It is situated within the Kyung-in Museum of Fine Art premises, offering the opportunity to explore the museum as well.
Gwanghwamun Plaza (광화문 광장)
1.2 Km 196840 2023-11-23
172, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120
Gwanghwamun Plaza was opened to the public in August 2022 after renovation. Sejong-ro, the main street of Seoul with 600 years of history, has been reborn as a space for historical and cultural experiences by restoring Yukjo Street. Woldae (Elevated Ceremonial Stage) was reconstructed at the entrance of the "Plaza that Recovers the History of Gwanghwamun," and the statue of Haetae, an imaginary animal that judges good and evil, has been restored. In addition, traces of Yukjo Street, the main street of Hanyang in the past, were restored in the ‘Plaza that recreates the scenery of Yukjo Street’ near Sejong-ro Park, with a scale model installed. This is an excellent place for a stroll with beautiful scenery, including Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bugaksan Mountain.
Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관)
1.2 Km 35595 2021-07-07
109, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-754-7338
Namsan Library opened as Kyeongseong Prefectural Library in 1922 as a public library in Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The library was moved to the current site in 1964 with a newly built building and its name changed to Namsan Library in 1965. This concrete building was built in 1964 and was designed by architect Lee Haeseong. It was designated as Seoul Future Heritage in 2013, credited for its preservation value.
It is comprised of 19 rooms and educational areas including the Humanity and Social Science Hall, Nature Science Hall, Language and Literature Hall, Electronic Information Room and more. Since opening, the library has collected nearly 500,000 books, 16,000 non-book materials, 700 continuing resources, and other special materials like old books, oriental books (including Japanese books), and more. Namsan Library also operates a reading treatment program unique to this library that began in 2005. The program includes remodeling of reading consultation room, training for people in charge of reading treatment, workshops, programs for individuals and groups. Also, various exhibitions, lectures, shows, cultural classes and other events are available all year long to enhance lifelong education.
Vegetarian Restaurant Osegyehyang (채식요리전문점 오세계향)
1.2 Km 27850 2024-03-18
14-5 Insadong 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-7171
Osegyehyang is a vegetarian restaurant located in Insa-dong. It specializes in vegetarian cuisine, offering a variety of dishes including noodles, traditional Korean dishes, and specialty items. Some of its popular dishes include maesil tangsuchae (vegan deep-fried pork with sweet and sour sauce), pyogobeoseotmari (rolled shiitake mushrooms), vegan yangnyeom chicken (vegan seasoned fried chicken), tteokbokki, jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles), jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup), vegan steak, and bulgui ttukbaegi (vegan bulgogi), all prepared without meat but still delicious.
Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] (종묘 [유네스코 세계유산])
1.2 Km 263034 2024-07-05
157 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-765-0195
Jongmyo Shrine was the primary place of worship for kings and their queens throughout the Joseon dynasty. The shrine was built at the same time as Gyeongbokgung Palace, under the orders of King Taejo, the first king of the Joseon dynasty. The shrine is the site of the royal memorial service, called Jongmyo Jaerye, a national event that has been passed down since the Three Kingdoms period. During the Joseon dynasty, the ritual was held on the first month of a seasonal change and the twelfth month of the lunar year.
Cheong Su Dang Bakery (청수당 베이커리)
1.2 Km 0 2023-08-31
31-9, Donhwamun-ro 11na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-507-1318-8215
Cheong Su Dang Bakery is a large hanok bakery cafe that combined six hanok houses into one with a garden. Visitors can relax in a forest-like setting within the city. Various desserts are available including a special present package. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere as time moves slower with the calmness.
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