Daegu Modern History Streets (Tour of Modern Streets) (대구 근대골목(근대로의 여행)) - Area information - Korea travel information

Daegu Modern History Streets (Tour of Modern Streets) (대구 근대골목(근대로의 여행))

Daegu Modern History Streets (Tour of Modern Streets) (대구 근대골목(근대로의 여행))

512.2M    11221     2023-10-27

66, Gukchaebosang-ro 102-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-661-3327

Daegu Modern History Streets is an experiential tour that brings the participants across Daegu’s alleyways and living history. During the Korean War, Daegu was much less damaged than other regions. Because of that, the city retains the changes in lifestyles before and after the war relatively well.
There are 13 courses in total, run by regional self-governance groups in Daegu, defined according to different themes and areas. The most popular among them is Course 2, the Modern Cultural Street, which takes visitors on a tour of major sites associated with Daegu’s modernity. Follow the retro aesthetics and the history of Daegu and Korea along places like Kyesan Catholic Church, Jeil Church, old houses, and the former Chinese Elementary School.
Note that multilingual tours are offered to international visitors in English, Japanese, and Chinese, in regular tours (14:00 every Saturday) and on-demand tours (available for groups of more than 5). Reservations are offered on the official website.

Gyonam YMCA (교남YMCA)

531.9M    0     2023-01-20

22, Namseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

Established in December 1921, the Gyonam YMCA Hall served as a gateway to the modern movement in Daegu. During the Japanese colonial period, it was a meeting place and a base for Christian national movements such as the Product Promotion Movement, the Christian Rural Movement, and the Singanhoe Movement. This hall is a two-story red brick building built by the American missionary Blair in 1914. It retains the characteristics of the 1910s and '20s masonry construction, such as decorating the first and second floors with cornices and securing a square window with arches. In the early days, it was used as a place for students' education, evening classes, and lectures. 

Daegu Modern History Museum (대구근대역사관)

Daegu Modern History Museum (대구근대역사관)

546.5M    13334     2021-07-20

67, Gyeongsanggamyeong-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-606-6430

Located in Pojeong-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu, the Daegu Modern History Museum was officially opened on January 24, 2011. The museum is housed in a building that is rich in history. First built by Japan in 1932 as a bank, the building was once a symbol of repression and exploitation during the Japanese colonial rule. Today, the building stands proudly as an educational site and bears the title of ‘Cultural Property No. 49’ in recognition of its historical and cultural significance.

The two-story museum (1,971 square meters) houses a permanent exhibition (1F), featured exhibition (2F), and a hands-on exhibition room and classroom for diverse cultural activities and lectures. The history exhibition features the lifestyle of Daegu citizens, local customs, and education of the late 19th century and the early 20th century.

Soojin Jewelry - Daegu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (수진주얼리 대구)

554.1M    0     2024-04-19

70, Dongseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

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Gaejeong (개정)

555.9M    9802     2020-06-01

36-6, Dongseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-422-0366

Opened in 1978 in central Daegu, Gaejeong is a Korean restaurant that focuses on serving nutritious meals based on food chemistry and original recipes.

Jeongilpoom - Dongseong-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정일품 동성로 [사후면세점])

Jeongilpoom - Dongseong-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정일품 동성로 [사후면세점])

564.5M    0     2024-04-23

147, Gijanghaean-ro, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan

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Bongsan Cultural Center (봉산문화회관)

567.3M    7559     2022-12-26

77, Bongsanmunhwa-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-661-3500

Bongsan Cultural Center is a comprehensive culture and arts complex located on Bongsan Culture Street in downtown Daegu. The center serves to provide cultural entertainment to the community as well as contribute to the development of traditional culture and local art. The center also provides opportunities for the public to participate in well-being recreational activities and acquire life-long education related to culture and arts.

The center has five modern exhibition halls (Exhibition Hall No. 1-4 and Art Space) and two performance halls (Gaon Hall with 442 seats and Space Raon with 90 seats). As the center is located near Banwoldang Station (Daegu Subway Line 1), it is easily accessible by public transportation.

Meric S [Tax Refund Shop] (메릭 S)

Meric S [Tax Refund Shop] (메릭 S)

568.0M    0     2024-04-23

112, Seoseong-ro 14-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

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Myeongsidang [Tax Refund Shop] (명시당)

Myeongsidang [Tax Refund Shop] (명시당)

580.1M    0     2024-04-23

1F, 10, Hoenamu-ro 42-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Hyangchon Cultural Center (향촌문화관)

Hyangchon Cultural Center (향촌문화관)

588.3M    15252     2021-07-20


+82-53-219-4555

Hyangchon Cultural Center opened on October 30, 2014 in what was previously the Daegu branch of Commercial Bank, and was founded to promote the revitalization of the local economy. During the refugee period in the 1950s, Hyangchon-dong served as a hometown to many cultural artists. The cultural center replicated the old looks of Hyangchon-dong, making the cultural space even more special. Moreover, in the basement of the building, is the original location and still running "Nokhyang," the oldest classical music hall in the nation, which opened in 1946.