D. Festa: Daehakro Street Performance Festival (대학로 거리공연축제)

1.7Km 2021-06-22

1, Daehak-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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Started in 2015, Daehakro Street Performance Festival provides various performances including plays, dances, mimes and more. The festival aims to provide hope and changes in daily life through diverse performances.

Sinuyangdon (신우양돈)

1.7Km 2021-03-18

19-8, Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-747-3779

Spicy beef ribs are also available. The best menu at this restaurant is spicy grilled spareribs. This is a Korean cuisine located in Daehak-ro, Seoul.

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.

Hakrim (학림)

1.7Km 2023-12-22

119, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-742-2877

Hakrim has been in business since its first opening in 1956. It is a special place that has shared its history with the people involved in arts such as theater and dance and intellectuals from nearby universities who flocked to the café after liberation and the Korean War. There is a sign saying “Seoul Future Heritage” hanging at the entrance that demonstrates its historical value. Visitors can observe traces of the past from mementos of people who stopped by, including graffiti on the wall and photos of prominent writers of the time. The café became even more famous as it was used as a filming location for several dramas, including “My Love from the Star (2013)” and “Reply 1988 (2015).” The signature menu here is Vienna coffee and cream cheesecake, which is topped with cute illustrations.

Hwang Seonsaeng (황선생)

1.7Km 2021-03-18

19-2, Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-744-3301

This is a Asian restaurant located in Daehak-ro, Seoul. Try a variety of Thai dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is pad Thai.

Namdaemun Market (남대문시장)

1.7Km 2024-05-17

21, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-2805

Opened in 1964, Namdaemun Market is the largest traditional market in Korea with shops selling various goods. All products are sold at affordable prices and the stores in this area also function as wholesale markets.

Most of the goods are made directly by the storeowners. Namdaemun Market is even open overnight, from 23:00 to 04:00, and is crowded with retailers from all over the country. When day breaks, the site of busy shoppers bustling around the market creates a unique scene that attracts tourists worldwide. Namdaemun Market sells a variety of clothes, glasses, kitchenware, toys, mountain gear, fishing equipment, stationery, fine arts, accessories, hats, carpets, flowers, ginseng, and imported goods.

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

1.7Km 2024-04-22

22, Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Namdaemun Shopping Center (남대문 종합상가)

1.7Km 2021-06-04

21, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-2805

Thanks to its rich history, Namdaemun Shopping Center boasts not only an impressive array of items, but items not available elsewhere. For instance, visitors can find all kinds of hard-to-get camera parts and accessories. Local products from across the country are also readily available in Namdaemun Shopping Center.

Queen Plaza (퀸프라자)

1.7Km 2021-06-19

29, Namdaemunsijang 6-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-775-8400

Queen Plaza offers diverse items for people of varying ages from children to seniors. Consisting of many shops, it is particularly popular among families. On the third floor, designer clothing and accessories can be found.

Namdaemun Jungang Shopping Center (남대문 중앙상가)

1.7Km 2020-04-17

21, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-2805

Jungang Shopping Center boasts diverse items for women. Its first floor is devoted to shops selling women's clothing and accessories with colorful designs, appealing to female customers. The second floor houses shops selling folk crafts and tradtional crafts, popular among international tourists. It also deals with bedding items, handicrafts, linen and cotton items, and tradtional wedding items.

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