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Tapgol Park (탑골공원)

Tapgol Park (탑골공원)

238.5M    2024-03-04

99, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-731-0534

Tapgol Park is the first modern park in Seoul. Having been the site of the Buddhist temple of Wongaksa Temple since 1467, the land was turned into a park in 1897. The park has a significant presence in Korean history, being the place where the March 1 Independence Movement began in 1919. One can find historical sites that hearken back to the struggle, such as the Palgakjeong Pavilion, the center of the movement; cultural heritage sites such as the Ten-story Stone Pagoda of Wongaksa Temple Site and the Stele for the Construction of Daewongaksa Temple at Wongaksa Temple Site; and monuments such as the independence movement relief plate, murals, the statue of Son Byeong-hee, and the statue of Han Yong-un.

Imun Seolnongtang (이문설농탕)

239.1M    2025-06-18

38-13 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-733-6526

Imun Seolnongtang has been serving its hearty seolleongtang for over a hundred years since it first opened in 1907. Even its name has a long history: the word imun comes from Imun-gol, the now-obsolete name of the restaurant’s location, and seolnongtang, an old variation of the word seolleongtang. During the Japanese colonial rule, the restaurant’s regular customers included Gijeong Son, the marathon gold-medalist at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The meal served at this restaurante is reputed to stay consistent from the Japanese colonial period. 

Baan Khun Kwan (반쿤콴(B.K.K))

Baan Khun Kwan (반쿤콴(B.K.K))

244.6M    2021-04-12

20, Jong-ro 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-725-1688

This restaurant is decorated in the 'Thai' style. The best menu at this restaurant is rice noodle soup with beef. This Thai (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Gallery Park Young Sook - Atelier Seoul (박영숙요 (아틀리에서울))

247.6M    2020-04-23

30, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-7837

Gallery Park Young Sook (Atelier Seoul) is the gallery of the modern potter, Park Young Sook. The gallery displays and sells white porcelain representing the Joseon dynasty, Buncheong ware, and ceramics with modern flavors. As the name implies, the gallery feels more like a showroom than a shop, even though the various items, including flower vases, decorative ceramics, and daily use earthenware are for sale. Queen Elizabeth II of England visited Gallery Park Young Sook during her second visit. The gallery has even expanded, with another branch opening in New Jersey.

Banjjak Banjjak Binnaneun (반짝반짝빛나는)

Banjjak Banjjak Binnaneun (반짝반짝빛나는)

247.9M    2021-03-19

28-1, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-738-4525

A Traditional Beverages specialty restaurant located in Insa-dong, Seoul. A store selling hand-crafted Korean traditional tea. The most famous menu is green plum tea.

Isae (이새)

Isae (이새)

251.4M    2020-04-24

43-1, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6713-5592

Targetting middle-aged customers and senior citizens, Isae only uses chemical-free fabrics. Natural fabrics and dyeing characterize clothing in Isae along with functional comfort. Both modern and hanbok (traditional Korean clothing) styles are available.

Jongno Buldwaeji(종로불돼지)

Jongno Buldwaeji(종로불돼지)

253.4M    2020-11-19

67, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-1190

A place that sells pork pre-grilled on briquette fire. The best menu at this restaurant is skin-on pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Jongnojokppal (종로족빨)

Jongnojokppal (종로족빨)

253.4M    2021-03-22

22, Ujeongguk-ro, 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-1222

A famous place for group dinners among workers in Jongno. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is braised pigs' feet.

Gongpyeongdong Kkomjangeo (공평동꼼장어)

Gongpyeongdong Kkomjangeo (공평동꼼장어)

253.1M    2021-03-26

29, Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-738-1769

It is a place where you can eat in the atmosphere of a cart bar that is often featured in Korean dramas. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled sea eel. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

CAFE Jongrosijang (CAFE종로시장)

CAFE Jongrosijang (CAFE종로시장)

257.4M    2021-03-19

10, Ujeongguk-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-732-1452

It sells American pancakes. The best menu at this restaurant is pancakes. This is a cafe located in Jongno, Seoul.