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Mokpo Modern History Museum II (목포근대역사관 2관)

Mokpo Modern History Museum II (목포근대역사관 2관)

749.1609277410756m    8031     2021-12-07

18, Beonhwa-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-270-8728

Mokpo Modern History Museum II is located in what was first built in June 1920 as the Mokpo branch of the Oriental Development Company. This Renaissance-style building dates back to the Japanese colonial era and serves as a reminder of the Korea's past.

Mokpo Fishery Market (목포 종합수산시장)

Mokpo Fishery Market (목포 종합수산시장)

783.5708228762767m    21384     2024-04-22

265-4 Haean-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-245-5096

In Mokpo, as part of a traditional market environment improvement project, a new arcade and parking lot were installed in order to revitalize the commercial district and the original downtown by modernizing the facilities of the old Dongmyeong-dong Fish Market. Mokpo Fishery Market has 125 stores selling a variety of seafood, including fresh fish, skate, salted seafood, and dried seafood caught in the clean Southwest Sea.It also has a public parking lot for visitors' convenience.

Mok-po Marinabay Hotel [Korea Quality] / 목포 마리나베이호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

Mok-po Marinabay Hotel [Korea Quality] / 목포 마리나베이호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

785.8520057827478m    4126     2020-12-12

1, Haean-ro 249 beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-247-9900

Mokpo Marinabay Hotel is located in Mokpohang Port, where you can take a ferry to Dadohae National Marine Park renowned for the beautiful port, Marina Bay for yachts, and Samhakdo Island. All the guestrooms offer a great view of the beautiful marine landscape, ensuring a memorable and comfortable stay for the guests. There are a number of popular tourist destinations located within 10 minutes away from the hotel on foot, such as Yudalsan Mountain, Nakjodae (Sunset Viewpoint), Yudal Recreation Park, Gatbawi Rock (Natural Monument No. 500), and Peace Park with the Dancing Ocean Fountain.

Pureunsol Agujip (푸른솔아구집)

787.4931647422641m    160     2021-03-20

8-1, Beonhwa-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-244-8381

A place that sells stewed monkfish, one of nine gourmet dishes selected by Mokpo City Government. This seafood restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. The representative menu is spicy braised monkfish.

Geudaega Kkot (그대가꽃)

Geudaega Kkot (그대가꽃)

803.9477980193592m    106     2021-03-20

5, Yudong-ro, 42beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-282-7739

A café that’s easily accessible from Modern History Museum, one of the tourist attractions in Mokpo. This is a cafe located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. The most famous menu is iced latte.

Catholic Mokpo Shrine (가톨릭 목포 성지)

807.4367315140229m    0     2024-02-19

90-1 Sanjeong-dong, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

Catholic Mokpo Shrine is not only the starting point of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Gwangju, a central hub of Catholicism in Korea, but also the place where the first Legion of Mary (Lay Faith Community) headquarters in Korea was established. At the heart of the shrine stands the Sanjeong-dong Memorial Church, designated as a minor basilica in 2020, along with the Martyrs' Memorial Tower. It is a significant site where visitors can experience the history and culture of Korean Catholicism, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the blue sea and mountains.

Namhae Chueotang (남해추어탕)

Namhae Chueotang (남해추어탕)

823.4700893861424m    66     2021-03-22

3, Sanjeong-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-272-7933

A store selected as a model restaurant in Mokpo. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. The most famous menu is loach soup.

Yeonipyang (연잎향)

Yeonipyang (연잎향)

831.6634924006104m    61     2021-03-22

34-1, Haean-ro, 165beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-242-8511

It is a model restaurant recommended by locals. This restaurant's signature menu is leaf wraps and rice. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do.

Yudalsan Sculpture Park (유달산 조각공원)

837.2317569941831m    31862     2024-05-30

221 Yudal-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

Yudalsan Sculture Garden was the first outdoor sculpture garden to open in Korea, and is located just below Ideungbawi Rock at the summit of the mountain. The garden features 104 works of art on the themes of nature, culture, and sculpture that were selected through a panel of judges. Located between the different works are trees and plants, providing more beauty to the park. Looking farther away, visitors can see the major attractions of Mokpo spread out in the city below.

Mokpo Special Tourist Zone (목포 관광특구)

Mokpo Special Tourist Zone (목포 관광특구)

912.2301774863989m    9184     2024-03-08

Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-270-3513

Mokpo Tourism Special Zone spans a 6.9km stretch from the North Port to Yudalsan Mountain, old downtown area, Samhakdo Island, Gatbawi Rock, and the Peace Plaza in the new city center. It features historical sites from the Japanese colonial era, such as the Former Japanese Consulate and Mokpo History and Culture of Modern Times. Visitors can explore attractions like the Mokpo Natural History Museum and the Korea National Maritime Museum. Being a coastal city, Mokpo offers a variety of seafood dishes including sliced raw croaker, braised cutlassfish, skate, pork, and kimchi combo, raw thin-legged octopus, and blue crab salad.