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House of Seo Sang-don (서상돈 고택)

House of Seo Sang-don (서상돈 고택)

1.6 Km    8539     2021-07-01

6-1, Seoseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-256-3762

The house of entrepreneur and activist Seo Sang-don is located in the heart of Daegu. In 1907, in an effort to repay national debt and to gain independence from Japan, Seo launched the National Debt Repayment Movement as well as a nationwide campaign calling for people to quit smoking.

In celebration of Seo's leadership, the City of Daegu restored Seo's old house and opened it to the public. The City also built the National Debt Repayment Park and erected a statue of Seo in his honor.

Skinfood - Dongseong-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스킨푸드동성로점)

Skinfood - Dongseong-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스킨푸드동성로점)

1.6 Km    0     2024-04-16

31, Dongseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

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Holika Holika - Dongseong-ro Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홀리카홀리카 동성로중앙점)

Holika Holika - Dongseong-ro Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홀리카홀리카 동성로중앙점)

1.6 Km    0     2024-04-23

2F, 31, Dongseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

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Modern History Experience Hall Gyesanyega (근대문화체험관 계산예가)

Modern History Experience Hall Gyesanyega (근대문화체험관 계산예가)

1.6 Km    2693     2021-04-27

6-1, Seoseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-661-3323

Modern History Experience Hall Gyesanyega opened in 2012 is a public space designed for rest and education. Visitors can enjoy a moment of relaxation while touring Daegu Modern Culture Alley, as well as learn more about the history of the area through the video hall and about the houses featured along the way, such as House of Yi Sang-hwa and House of Seo Sang-don, at the hanok exhibition hall.

Kumkang Shoes - Daegu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (KK대구본점(금강 금강제화))

Kumkang Shoes - Daegu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (KK대구본점(금강 금강제화))

1.6 Km    0     2024-04-19

32, Dongseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

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Novotel Ambassador Daegu (노보텔 앰배서더 대구)

Novotel Ambassador Daegu (노보텔 앰배서더 대구)

1.7 Km    20585     2021-02-10

611, Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-664-1101

Novotel Ambassador Daegu opened in July 2008, offering top-quality service. The hotel is located in the center of Daegu’s finance, shopping, and culture district, and is connected to the subway station. Transportation from and to the train station and airport is extremely convenient, making it the perfect place for travelers to enjoy their leisure time. The hotel boasts luxurious guestrooms, a business center, upscale restaurants and bars, meeting rooms, and a fitness center and sauna, as well as an outdoor swimming pool.

EW New Balance - Dongseong-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EW 뉴발란스 동성로)

EW New Balance - Dongseong-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EW 뉴발란스 동성로)

1.7 Km    0     2024-04-17

21-1, Dongseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

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Eldis Regent Hotel (엘디스 리젠트 호텔)

1.7 Km    11164     2021-02-11

2033, Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-253-7711

Situated in the heart of the city of Daegu, Eldis Regent Hotel is in close proximity to domestic financial institutions, government offices, Daegu World Cup Stadium, and Daegu Stadium. The European-style business hotel has up-to-date central heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and each of the eight different types of guestrooms are equipped with soundproof windows. Hotel facilities include a jazz bar (“Blue Chicago”), and a fitness club outfitted with modern weight and workout equipment.

The hotel is located near a transfer subway station, making it easy to reach many shopping districts of Daegu. Lotte Department Store, Hyundai Department Store, and Daegu Department Store, as well as traditional Seomun Market are all within walking distance of the hotel, making Eldis Regent Hotel a favorite accommodation among shoppers. Various medical clinics are located nearby with Yangnyeongsi, a tourist site known for its 350 years of history in traditional Korean medicine, a mere 3-minute walk from the hotel.

House of Missionary Blair (선교사블레어주택)

House of Missionary Blair (선교사블레어주택)

1.7 Km    2312     2019-11-27

2029, Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-661-2193

The House of Missionary Blair was built in in the 1910's for his time of missionary work in Korea, but has been converted into a history museum and education center. The two-story red brick building has maintained its original construction, with only minor changes having been made over the years. The house is very representative of its time, with a brick chimney rising over the roof, and wooden flooring inside. The first floor was made up of a veranda, reception room, living room, bedrooms, dining room and kitchen. The second floor featured bedrooms and a bathroom. The windows can be opened both at the top and the bottom, and the veranda was used as a sunroom. The House of Missionary Blair is a great example of American architecture from the 1900's.

House of Missionary Chamness (선교사챔니스주택)

1.7 Km    19673     2022-09-06

2029, Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-661-2193

House of Missionary Chamness was the home of American Christian missionary Chamness and his family. It was built in the Western-style and provides a glimpse into the daily life of American missionaries in Korea. The house, a simple building in comparison with the houses of America at the time, is now considered a very important treasure of Korea's modern history. The building has been converted into a small museum using artifacts from the missionaries to bring the past to life.