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Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate (흥인지문)

6.2Km    2023-03-23

288, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1842

Heunginjimun Gate was built to protect Hanseongbu, which historically housed essential government facilities. Heunginjimun Gate was the gate on the east side of the outer wall of Seoul Fortress among eight gates. It is referred to as Dongdaemun Gate as well. The gate was constructed during King Taejo’s 5th year in 1396, remodeled during the reign of King Danjong in 1453, and was newly built in 1869 during the sixth year of King Gojong’s reign in 1869.

The gate features a hipped roof with five front and two side compartments on a two-storied building. The thin and weak bracket system supports the eaves and is excessively decorated, reflecting the construction features of the late Joseon period. Also, outside of the fortress is the half-circle-shaped Ongseong, a small wall, to protect the gate.

One of the unique factors of Heunginjimun Gate is that it is the only gate among Seoul’s eight to have Ongseong, further exhibiting the style of construction used during the late Joseon period.

Welcome Daehakro (웰컴대학로)

6.2Km    2023-10-18

120, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-743-5220

Welcome Daehakro is a festival that offers various types of performances including non-verbal, traditional, musical, plays, and more. Started in 2017, the festival attracts visitors from around the world every fall.

Yennal Yeongil Naengmyeon (옛날연길냉면)

6.2Km    2021-03-18

31, Jong-ro, 46-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-747-8898

This is a Korean cuisine located in Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul. A restaurant run by a Chinese. The best menu at this restaurant is cold buckwheat noodles.

The Accidental Murderer(우연한 살인자)

6.2Km    2024-10-04

서울특별시 종로구 대학로 120 (동숭동)

CAFÉ L.vin (카페엘빈)

6.2Km    2021-03-30

271-1, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-763-7564

This is a place with terrace seats. This cafe is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is americano.

Chungmu Arts Center (충무아트센터)

6.2Km    2024-03-06

387, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2230-6600

Chungmu Arts Center is a complex cultural facility with an optimal conditions for watching performances. It has a large theater, a medium theater (black), and a small theater (blue). It also boasts great galleries, studios, and a swimming pool, attracting numerous visitors. In addition, one can enjoy performances of various genres, including classical music, plays, musicals, and concerts. Located close to Dongdaemun, it has good accessibility.

New Balance - Daehangno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (뉴발란스 대학로점)

6.2Km    2024-04-16

133-2, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Homeplus Express - Myeongnyun Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스익스프레스 명륜2호)

6.2Km    2024-04-18

5, Hyehwa-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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

6.2Km    2021-06-22

1, Daehak-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-741-4188

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.

The Picker (더피커)

6.2Km    2024-01-05

9 Wangsimni-ro 14-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

The Picker is Korea's first zero-waste shop that opened in 2016, and has a sophisticated and comfortable atmosphere. The shop is filled with eco-friendly bathroom products, gardening products, kitchen products, stationery, and more. It is fun to look around as it has many products essential to everyday life made from very environmentally friendly materials such as bamboo toothbrushes, solid perfume, shampoo bars, plastic-free corn floss, natural surfactants like soapnut fruits, and glass and silicone straws.