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Daegu National Museum (국립대구박물관)

18.2Km    2023-01-05

321, Cheongho-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-768-6051

Daegu National Museum was founded on December 7, 1994 to preserve and exhibit the unique cultural heritage of Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do. The museum is housed in a two-story brick building with one basement floor near Beomeo Park. The museum aims to promote the region's history and culture through educational programs.

Puruncha Tea Culture Research (사단법인 푸른차문화연구원)

Puruncha Tea Culture Research (사단법인 푸른차문화연구원)

18.2Km    2024-04-23

41 Universiad-ro 11-gil, Suseong-gu, Daegu
+82-507-1377-1114

Puruncha Tea Culture Research opened in 1996 to promote Korea's traditional culture and etiquette through tea ceremonies and other programs related to tea. The center uses 100% Korean tea in all programs, supporting local farmers and the local economy.

Daegu Stadium (대구스타디움)

18.2Km    2022-06-30

180, Universiad-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-803-8300

Daegu Stadium is a sports stadium located in Daeheung-dong, Suseong-gu in Daegu. Construction of the stadium began on July 28, 1997 and was completed on May 20, 2001. Its roof is designed to resemble a globe, incorporating the beautiful curves found in the roofs of traditional Korean houses.

The stadium seats approximately 66,000 people and is suitable for hosting large-scale international sports games and 74% of the seats are protected by a Teflon-coated overhang. The 47,407 square meter stadium has three stories below ground and three above ground floors and is built on a 512,479 square meters of land just 9 kilometers southeast of the city’s downtown area.

Stadium facilities include a gymnasium, baseball field, indoor ice rink, horseback riding track, tennis court, fitness center, shooting range, archery range, skateboard park, and an indoor jogging course. There are smaller buildings for taekwondo, judo, and rock climbing.

Daegu Stadium has hosted a number of 2002 FIFA World Cup matches; Senegal vs. Denmark (June 6), Slovenia vs. South Africa (June 8), Korea vs. U.S.A. (June 10) and Korea vs. Republic of Turkiye (June 29).

Seongdang Market (성당시장)

Seongdang Market (성당시장)

18.3Km    2023-01-25

196, Seongdang-ro, Nam-gu, Daegu
+82-53-625-1288

It is a great market to stop by while traveling downtown Daegu. Shops in the market sell local delicacies of Daegu. Nearby tourist attractions include E-World, Duryu Mural Village, Duryu Park, and Daemyeong Culture Street.

Daegu Duryu Park (대구두류공원)

18.3Km    2023-01-05

161, Duryugongwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
+82-53-803-7481

Daegu Duryu Park was built near Duryusan and Geumbongsan mountains in 1977. The park encompasses the area of Duryusan Mountain including E-World all the way to Geumbongsan Mountain behind Daegu Culture and Arts Center. The name Duryusan came from the fact that the mountain is spread out in a circular form. The total size of the park is approximately 1.7 million ㎡ at a x_height of 135 meters above sea level. Various statues and memorials including 2ㆍ28 Memorial Tower that commemorates the high school students who started the 4ㆍ19 Revolution, as well as a statue of Yi Sang-hwa and more can be found along the Duryu Park circular road. After the opening on October 1977, the park added a soccer field, a baseball field and other recreational facilities as well as private libraries that provide convenience to the citizens.

Daegu Chimac Festival (대구치맥페스티벌)

Daegu Chimac Festival (대구치맥페스티벌)

18.5Km    2025-01-03

36 Gongwonsunhwan-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
+82-53-248-9998

The Daegu Chimac Festival celebrates the beloved Korean combination of chicken and beer, a pairing appreciated worldwide thanks to K-dramas. While this combo is enjoyable year-round, it‘s especially delightful on hot summer nights. Known for its scorching summer heat, Daegu, nicknamed “Daefrica” due to its high temperatures, hosts the Chimac Festival every summer. The festival runs from day to night, featuring the popular Chimac Ice Pub, where attendees can cool their feet in icy water while enjoying chicken and beer. The Premium Chimac Club offers EDM parties and performances by various artists. At 9:09 p.m., everyone raises their glasses for a collective toast, among other exciting events.

◎ Age Requirement for Drinking at the Chimac Festival!
Per Korean law, purchasing alcoholic drinks is limited to people aged 19 or over. In order to drink beer, you must have your ID card or (a copy of) your passport.

Daegu Kolon Open Air Music Hall (대구 코오롱 야외음악당)

Daegu Kolon Open Air Music Hall (대구 코오롱 야외음악당)

18.5Km    2021-04-29

180, Yaoeeumakdang-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
+82-53-606-6450

Opened on September 29, 2000, the Daegu Kolon Open Air Music Hall is Korea’s largest single music hall. Due to its convenient location in picturesque Duryu Park, the music hall is a popular venue for performing arts and cultural events. Its expansive open-air grassy plaza has a capacity of 27,000 people.

The music hall is available for rent and can accommodate any type of performance: concerts, plays, musicals, opera, and more.

Daegu International Musical Festival (대구국제뮤지컬페스티벌)

Daegu International Musical Festival (대구국제뮤지컬페스티벌)

18.5Km    2024-07-17

180 Yaoeeumakdang-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
+82-53-622-1945

Daegu International Musical Festival (DIMF) offers various musical programs to promote K-musicals to the world.

E-World 83 Tower (이월드 83타워)

E-World 83 Tower (이월드 83타워)

18.6Km    2024-10-23

200 Duryugongwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu

83 Tower is a symbol of Daegu and offers an incredible view of the entire city. The tower also has a revolving restaurant and Sky Lounge, offering top cuisine and night views of the city.

E-World Sledding Hills (이월드 눈썰매장)

E-World Sledding Hills (이월드 눈썰매장)

18.8Km    2021-07-08

200, Duryugongwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
+82-53-620-0001

E-World is a European-style theme park that comprises a Tower and Park. The park is visited by over 3 million visitors every year, placing the attraction as an entertainment landmark that represents the southern region. E-World's sledding hill can be enjoyed year round, with a grassy sledding hill in summer and snowy sledding slopes in winter.