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House of Seo Sang-don (서상돈 고택)

House of Seo Sang-don (서상돈 고택)

10.0 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.

Daegu Goods - Daegu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (대구굿즈 대구)

10.0 Km    0     2024-04-19

1F, 69, Seoseong-ro 14-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

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Himart - Bokhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 복현점)

Himart - Bokhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 복현점)

10.0 Km    0     2024-04-23

150, Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu

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Olive Young - Kyungpook Nat’l Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 경북대)

Olive Young - Kyungpook Nat’l Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 경북대)

10.0 Km    0     2024-04-18

85-1, Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu

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Daegu Gyesan Catholic Church (대구 계산동성당)

10.0 Km    20655     2023-11-17

10 Seoseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-254-2300

Daegu Gyesan Catholic Church is one of Daegu's main churches, designed by Father Poisnel, who also designed Myeongdong Cathedral and imported stained glass for the windows directly from France. Being located in the city center, the cathedral is especially beautiful when seen at night.

Eldis Regent Hotel (엘디스 리젠트 호텔)

10.1 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.

March 1st Independence Movement Road (3·1만세운동길)

March 1st Independence Movement Road (3·1만세운동길)

10.1 Km    0     2023-01-20

Dongsan-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu

March 1st Independence Movement Road is a historical location where Daegu citizens gathered for the independence movement on March 8, 1919, and the midpoint of Daegu Modern Alley Tour Course 2. Passing Cheongna Hill Missionary's House and Jeil Church, you will come to a road with murals of the independence movement. The March 1st Independence Movement Road is a hilly road leading to Gyesan Cathedral. It is also called 90 Stairs because there are 90 steps. On the wall of the stairs, there is an augmented reality (AR) experience zone along with site photos from history. By scanning the QR code is a 3D video that vividly reproduces the independence movement, enabling a realistic experience of history. Follow the signs of the Daegu March 8th Independence Movement marching road to reach the main road and it will lead to the the 100th anniversary monument of the March 1st Movement and the starting point of the March 8 Movement. A guided alley tour is available for free with an online reservation on the official  website.

Daegu Gwaneumsa Temple (관음사(대구))

Daegu Gwaneumsa Temple (관음사(대구))

10.1 Km    17933     2020-05-08

535, Dunsan-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-984-9940

Gwaneumsa Temple in Do-dong, Daegu is situated halfway up the rock face thickly wooded with Oriental Arborvitae. The Dalseong Forest of Oriental Arborvitae here has been enlisted as Natural Monument No. 1 of Korea. This forest, boasting several hundred years of history together with the temple, is admired as one of the ten best sceneries of Daegu.

Dongsan Cheongna Hill (동산청라언덕)

Dongsan Cheongna Hill (동산청라언덕)

10.1 Km    171     2023-11-23

2029 Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-627-1337

Cheongna Hill is the place where Christian missionaries resided during the early 20 century, planting many ivies along the site. It is also called Dongsan Cheongna Hill for being on the eastern side of Daegu's center. There are many attractions in this beautiful garden including Chamness’ House, Switzer’s House, Blair’s House, 90 stairs, Daegu 3.1 Independence Movement Road, Daegu's first western apple tree, a memorial stone inscribed with the song "Thinking of My Friend” , and the cemetery of the missionaries and their family. Cheongna Hill is also the starting point of Daegu's Street Tour Course 2 as well as a popular drama film location.

Miseongdang Napjak Mandu (미성당 납작만두)

Miseongdang Napjak Mandu (미성당 납작만두)

10.2 Km    26963     2024-02-27

93 Myeongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
053-255-0742

Miseongdang Napjak Mandu, opened in 1963, is a second-generation napjak mandu (flat mandu) specialty shop operating with pride in its taste and tradition. Their menu includes jjolmyeon (spicy chewy noodles), ramyeon (instant noodles), udon, and napjak mandu. The mandu is filled with chives and glass noodles, topped with green onions as a garnish. This napjak mandu is a unique culinary experience, listed among Daegu's top 10 foods exclusive to the region.