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Gyeonggijeon Shrine (경기전)

Gyeonggijeon Shrine (경기전)

542.3473522456063m    55855     2024-05-27

44 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-281-2790

A registered Historic Site, Gyeonggijeon Shrine was erected in 1410 and holds the portrait of King Tae-jo, the founder of the Joseon dynasty. The shrine was originally given the name Eoyongjeon, but was changed to its current name in 1442, the 24th year of King Sejong the Great. The structure was partially destroyed during the Imjin War (1592-1598), and was restored in 1614.

Kakao Friends - Jeonju Hanok Village Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (카카오프렌즈 전주한옥마을)

569.4739320933636m    1     2024-04-19

1F, 126, Paldal-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Jeonju Pungnammun Gate (전주 풍남문)

Jeonju Pungnammun Gate (전주 풍남문)

597.8411327195071m    29322     2024-05-27

1 Pungnammun 3-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-287-6008

Pungnammun Gate was built during the Joseon dynasty in 1734 and is a designated Treasure. Pungnammun Gate was the southernmost gate among the four city gates of Jeonju. The structure was severely damaged by fire in 1767, followed by the restoration of the gate tower afterward. The gate was burnt down once again during the Imjin War and was restored to the gate that is seen today.

Song Song Gong Jak So - Jeonju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (송송공작소 전주점)

614.3302120333492m    0     2024-04-22

21, Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Ggol - Jeonju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (꼴 전주점)

614.3302120333492m    0     2024-04-19

21, Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Jeonju Cultural Heritage Night Tour (전주문화유산야행, 다 같이 전주마블!)

Jeonju Cultural Heritage Night Tour (전주문화유산야행, 다 같이 전주마블!)

628.2041424014844m    11471     2024-04-18

44 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-232-9937

Jeonju Cultural Heritage Night Tour focuses on preserving and remembering Korea’s heritages and the ancestors’ spirits. Jeonju features many historical sites from the Joseon dynasty and traditional culture.

Seonsam Jeonju Hyoja Store [Tax Refund Shop] (선삼전주효자판매점)

652.0145053741305m    0     2024-04-22

125, Geomapyeong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Sky [Korea Quality] / 하늘애 [한국관광 품질인증]

Sky [Korea Quality] / 하늘애 [한국관광 품질인증]

659.8838139461998m    5672     2024-04-07

33-11, Dongmun-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-6453-1200

Sky is a guesthouse located in an alley next to the Jeonju Hanok Village Parking Lot. The house was built in 1930 and remodeled in 2014. It was originally a Japanese-style house, but the original building was completely demolished and a traditional Korean house was built in its place. The sheets and blankets in all the guestrooms are embroidered by the owner of the guesthouse. Her embroidery skills make some of the guests choose to stay at this guesthouse since they can learn the trade from her. She offers an embroidery class for such guests for only KRW 4,000 per person, and only 5 people are allowed in the class. If you want, you can also play the traditional Korean game called "yutnori" for free.

PoongNamheon [Korea Quality] / 풍남헌 [한국관광 품질인증]

PoongNamheon [Korea Quality] / 풍남헌 [한국관광 품질인증]

660.203881271974m    8159     2024-04-07

35 , Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-286-7673, +82-10-2757-7673

Pungnamheon is a hanok stay in a traditional nobleman's house in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do. Next to the house stands a 600-year-old ginkgo tree, the guardian spirit of Jeonju Hanok Village. Two unusual features of this hanok is that there is no wood-floored hall or daecheong, and the toenmaru wooden porch is extra wide, and has a window. The floors are finished with laquered hanji (Korean paper), and the roof tiles were made in Goryeong. Old folding screens and Korean paintings complete the atmosphere of a traditional yangbang house. Guests have a chance to taste wild green tea gathered and made by the owner.

Jeonju Jeondong Catholic Cathedral (전주전동성당)

Jeonju Jeondong Catholic Cathedral (전주전동성당)

661.3121414341667m    52001     2024-05-27

51 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Jeondong Catholic Cathedral in Jeonju was built in honor of Roman Catholic martyrs of the Joseon dynasty on the very same spot the martyrs lost their lives. The land was purchased by French Priest Baudenet in 1891 (28th year of King Gojong), but construction of the church did not begin until 1908. Construction was completed in 1914, a time during which Korea was under Japanese rule. Though originally built just outside of Pungnammun Gate, the site of the martyrs, the church was later moved to its current location for expansion.

The first Romanesque building in the Honam region, Jeondong Catholic Cathedral is made of gray and red bricks and bears a striking resemblance to the Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul, also designed by Priest Poinel. Not only considered one of the most beautiful Catholic churches in Korea, some even go so far as to say it is one of the most beautiful structures in all of Korea, citing the church’s unique combination of Byzantine and Romanesque architectural styles. The rectangular building is topped with three Byzantine bell towers (to the right, center, and left) and boasts arched ceilings, several of which meet in the form of a cross.

It is interesting to note that some of the bricks used in construction of the church were made using materials from the Jeonjueupseong Walled Town, which was torn down by the Japanese. It is also said that the cornerstone of the church came from a wall of Jeonjueupseong Walled Town near Pungnammun Gate.