Samhwa Gwangwang Nongwon (삼화관광농원)

13.8Km 34468 2024-03-04

208 Immyeon-ro, Gyeom-myeon, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
061-362-8586,7

Samhwa Gwangwang Nongwon is a Korean restaurant specializing in duck dishes. Its signature menu is the ori jeongol (duck hot pot). The rich broth, boiled with ample duck meat, vegetables, and perilla seeds, is exceptionally flavorful. Another popular dish is the ori jumulleok (spicy stir-fried marinated duck), where tender meat seasoned with spicy yet sweet sauce pairs perfectly with steamed white rice.

May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives (5•18민주화운동 기록관)

13.8Km 0 2024-01-03

221 Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

The May 18 Democratization Movement was a righteous uprising by citizens that took place in Gwangju for ten days from May 18 to 27 in 1980. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives was established in 2015 at the former Gwangju Catholic Center, a historical site of May 1980, to systematically collect and preserve the May 18 Democratization Movement's heritage that led to the democracy in Korea today. Through the efforts of Gwangju citizens, visitors can see the original records of the May 18 Democratization Movement, inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World in 2011. Visitors can also view the records with a guide or through online exhibitions. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives is a place that preserves the history of all Korean citizens.

Yumyeong Hoegwan (유명회관)

13.8Km 9245 2021-05-14

18, Geumnam-ro 131 Beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-512-5574

Even before the mad cow disease crisis, Yumyeong Hoegwan has only been serving locally-bred hanu beef. The fresh meat, sirloin, and prime ribs are delicious and they also use rice and kimchi made in Korea. The restaurant has a lot of business and group customers, but it is also good for family occasions, wedding receptions, and other social gatherings.

Gwangju National Museum (국립광주박물관)

13.8Km 24282 2023-11-28

110 Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-570-7000

Gwangju National Museum, opened on December 6, 1978, was established to promote the development of cultural arts and to foster patriotism. Gwangju National Museum’s goal is to conserve cultural values through the collection and preservation of historical and valuable artifacts found in the Gwangju and Jeollanam-do regions as well as make contributions to the community through continuous research, exhibition, and education. With over 130,000 artifacts as well as various educational and experience programs, the museum aims to provide an enjoyable cultural center for visitors.

8 Seconds - Chungjang-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에잇세컨즈 충장로점)

13.9Km 0 2024-04-23

1F, 72, Singwang-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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Gwangju Museum of Art (광주시립미술관)

13.9Km 15593 2022-09-02

52, Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-7100

The Gwangju Museum of Art was founded on August 1, 1992, to promote local artists. In 1996, it served as the venue for the Gwangju Biennale. The museum holds over 560 works, including those from Heo Baekryeon, Oh Jiho, Yang Su-ah, and Im Jik-sun, all local artists. In addition to the permanent exhibitions, the museum also has special planned exhibitions and other cultural programs.