King Sejong The Great Museum (세종대왕박물관)

5.4Km 2024-03-08

56, Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

King Sejong The Great Museum is a cultural complex located in the heart of Seoul, near Gwanghwamun Plaza.The Hangeul Room exhibits documents published during the reign of King Sejong, the Science Room displays Cheugugi and celestial planisphere, and the Korean Traditional Music Room showcases various traditional Korean musical instruments. The Biography Room features Portrait of King Sejong and paintings depicting scenes from his life. Outdoors, there are statues of King Sejong, the scahe sundial, the clepsydra, and Cheugugi.

The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

5.4Km 2022-12-29

29, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

The War Memorial of Korea, located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, exhibits and preserves materials related to the Korean War and serves as a national moral educational venue. It was established on June 10, 1994 by the War Memorial Service Korea Society to commemorate the noble sacrifice of patriotic martyrs. The museum houses approximately 33,000 artifacts with about 10,000 on display at indoor and outdoor exhibitions. There are six separate indoor halls, including Expeditionary Forces Room, Patriotic Memorial Room, War History Room, 6·25 Korean War Room, Development Hall and Large Machinery Room. The outdoor exhibition showcases large-sized weapons. Visitors of all ages from children to adults can also participate in 20 various educational programs and diverse cultural events such as military music and honor guard events, drawing contest, cultural event and more. The character of War Memorial of Korea is ‘Mudori’ featuring a helmet symbolizing the protection of the nation and a bay leaf meaning peace.

Sinchon Sisters Hostel (신촌 시스터즈)

5.4Km 2024-12-23

24 , Baekbeom-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Sinchon Sisters is a friendly guesthouse in Mapo-gu, Seoul, that caters for young travelers. Rooms are for two, three or four people, and each room has its own bathroom. There is no separate dining area, but you can bring food into your room and there’s a microwave for visitors’ use. Washing machines and dryers are also provided (payment needed). Transport is convenient: Sinchon Station and Sogang University Station are a 5 minutes’ walk away, and there are bus stops nearby - including for the airport express bus service. The Hongdae, Hapjeong, Mangwon, and Sangsu areas are all nearby.

Cheongansa Temple (천간사)

5.5Km 2021-10-12

20-8, Bulgwang-ro 10-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

Cheongansa Temple was first built in 1960, and was re-built in 2009. It has many pagodas and monuments: a pagoda filled with sari relics of Buddha; Budotap Pagoda, which is a shrine to the monk who found the temple and his sacred relics; and a monument honoring the late first lady Yuk yeong-su. The re-built temple was awarded the Hanok Prize in the Hanok Competition 2011. Located along the Bukhansan Mt. Dulaegil Trail, the temple provide visitors with the chance to enjoy fresh air and a rest from hiking along the trail.

Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art (삼성미술관 리움)

5.5Km 2022-12-15

60-16, Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, exhibits traditional and modern art works by Korean and international artists. The museum itself is just as fascinating as the art works on display, since the museum's three buildings were designed by internationally renowned architects Mario Botta, Jean Nouvel, and Rem Koolhaas.

MUSEUM 1 houses traditional Korean art, such as calligraphy, paintings, ceramic arts, and metal craftwork, while MUSEUM 2 displays modern and contemporary art by both Korean and international artists.

Seoul Hwagyesa Temple (화계사(서울))

5.6Km 2021-11-02

117, Hwagyesa-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

Hwagyesa Temple was built in 1522 (the seventeenth year of the reign of King Jungjong of the Joseon dynasty) by monk Shinwol, but was destroyed in a fire in 1618. It was rebuilt the following year, and expanded In 1866 through the efforts of Monks Yongseon and Beomun.
The temple also has various templestay programs for visitors. Hwagyesa Temple is located not too far from the city but also provides a natural environment.

Lindapick [Korea Quality] / 린다픽 [한국관광 품질인증]

5.7Km 2024-10-30

26-5, Itaewon-ro 23-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Lindapick is a guesthouse located a five-minute walk from Itaewon Station (line 6). The host of this new guesthouse, open in May 2021, prioritizes cleanliness by washing bedding and disinfect the whole place every time a guest leaves. The CCTVs that are installed outside and at the shared inner space are operated around the clock, strengthening the security. The light-lemon-color exterior walls of the accommodation and the muted-colored rooms are in harmony, forming a fresh and calm atmosphere. The room that can accommodate two persons shows how the host is considerate. A 100% natural aroma diffuser emits peppermint scent that makes guest unwind, and the lavender scent lets guests sleep tight. The kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave oven is where you can cook a simple dishes, and the air purifier and the washing machine let you enjoy a fresher rest. From the entrance to the room, there is a garden that is decorated as an outdoor terrace, where you can have a leisurely time sunning yourself.

Ceramic Cafe JOOL(도자기카페 줄)

5.7Km 2025-11-05

11, Sinchon-ro 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

'24/365 with BLACKPINK' filming location
This is the studio where JISOO and ROSÉ visited and made pottery in BLACKPINK's exclusive reality content '24/365 with BLACKPINK'. Through the one-day class, you can draw a picture on a mug or make your own pottery by hand. If you follow the teacher's class and pay attention, you will feel great fun even if you are clumsy. Just touching the moist clay dough has the effect of relieving daily stress. Classes require reservations.

Unplugged Hongdae Branch(언플러그드)

5.8Km 2025-11-05

26 Wausan-ro 33-gil, Mapo-gu, Seou

IU ‘Sleepless Rainy Night’
As the name suggests,it is a cafe with an analog charm. Old wooden floors and furniture, pianos and guitars, and turntables are old and more stylish. In a space full of LPs and CDs, you can feel the warmth and coziness you felt in the music video. A variety of menus are available, from drinks to beer and pretty cocktails named after musicians. There is a performance hall in the basement, where performances are often held.

G-line Book Street (경의선책거리)

5.8Km 2024-03-19

35 Wausan-ro 37-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

G-line Book Street spans approximately 250 meters from Exit 6 of Hongik University Station to Wau Bridge, where the old train tracks remain intact. It serves as a prominent cultural hotspot in Hongik University, housing various bookstores and cultural spaces selling books on diverse topics. Independent bookstores, children's bookstores, specialty bookshops, and art galleries converge in this area, offering a rich tapestry of literary experiences.

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