Daegu Modern History Streets (Tour of Modern Streets) (대구 근대골목(근대로의 여행))

4.3Km 2023-10-27

66, Gukchaebosang-ro 102-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-661-3327

Daegu Modern History Streets is an experiential tour that brings the participants across Daegu’s alleyways and living history. During the Korean War, Daegu was much less damaged than other regions. Because of that, the city retains the changes in lifestyles before and after the war relatively well.
There are 13 courses in total, run by regional self-governance groups in Daegu, defined according to different themes and areas. The most popular among them is Course 2, the Modern Cultural Street, which takes visitors on a tour of major sites associated with Daegu’s modernity. Follow the retro aesthetics and the history of Daegu and Korea along places like Kyesan Catholic Church, Jeil Church, old houses, and the former Chinese Elementary School.
Note that multilingual tours are offered to international visitors in English, Japanese, and Chinese, in regular tours (14:00 every Saturday) and on-demand tours (available for groups of more than 5). Reservations are offered on the official website.

Ace - Daehyun Primall Daegu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에이스 대현프리몰대구)

4.3Km 2024-04-27

B580 Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

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National Debt Redemption Movement Memorial Park (국채보상운동기념공원)

4.3Km 2021-08-25

670, Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-745-6753

Construction on the National Debt Redemption Movement Memorial Park began in March 1998 and was completed in December 1999. The park was established to retain the spirit of the National Debt Redemption Movement that originated in Daegu in 1907 and the 2nd movement in 1997 that was held to help overcome the national economic distress affected by the Asian Financial Crisis of 1997. The park also expanded the green space in the downtown area and offers a place of rest and relaxation to the general public.

Spanning 42,500 square meters in size, the park boasts the Dalgubeol Grand Bell, a bell pavilion, walking trails, and other amenities. The famous Dalgubeol Grand Bell was installed on the park grounds in December 1998 as a representation of harmony and prosperity and to symbolically awaken the people with its pure and clear ringing. In addition the convenient and beautifule amenities, the park also has several memorial plaques engraved with quotes from many significant historical figures who shaped Korea's culture and values.

Daegu Art Factory (대구예술발전소)

4.3Km 2025-08-11

31-12 Dalseong-ro 22-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Daegu Art Factory is housed in an old tobacco plant, renovated into a space for art and culture. It hosts various exhibitions dedicated to Korean and international artists. Some of these include exhibitions dedicated to Daegu’s modernity, works of young artists, experimental projects, AI-based exhibitions, seminars, and art lectures. Through these exhibitions, Daegu Art Factory is cementing its status as an important platform for art exchange in Daegu. There’s also a space for families (children’s book reading room) for greater accessibility.

BL plastic syrgery clinic (비엘성형외과의원)

4.3Km 2025-10-23

(1st-3rd and 11th-13th Floors), 95 Dongseong-ro 2-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

BL Plastic Surgery Clinic offers a comprehensive range of treatments and surgeries led by a team of highly skilled specialists in plastic surgery, dermatology, and anesthesiology, each with years of experience and numerous successful cases.

We offer one-on-one consultations to balance the patient's preferences with the medical team’s professional recommendations. To assess surgical eligibility, we use diagnostic equipment with the lowest radiation exposure. Additionally, our facility is equipped with advanced cosmetic skin treatment devices and employs a clean room system to minimize infection risks.

We have dedicated coordinators fluent in English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, and Khmer for our international patients. Our overseas medical center offers detailed and secure care through personalized consultations with coordinators from their home countries.

Daegu Colorful Festival (대구컬러풀페스티벌)

4.4Km 2025-05-20

Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-53-430-1261~4

Colorful Daegu Festival offers performances and art programs for everyone to enjoy and participate in. A variety of street performances are held, with the highlight of the festival being the Colorful Parade.

Daegu Modern History Museum (대구근대역사관)

4.4Km 2025-08-11

67 Gyeongsanggamyeong-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-606-6430

Located in Pojeong-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu, the Daegu Modern History Museum was officially opened on January 24, 2011. The museum is housed in a building that is rich in history. First built by Japan in 1932 as a bank, the building was once a symbol of repression and exploitation during the Japanese colonial rule. Today, the building stands proudly as an educational site and bears the title of ‘Cultural Property No. 49’ in recognition of its historical and cultural significance.

The two-story museum (1,971 square meters) houses a permanent exhibition (1F), featured exhibition (2F), and a hands-on exhibition room and classroom for diverse cultural activities and lectures. The history exhibition features the lifestyle of Daegu citizens, local customs, and education of the late 19th century and the early 20th century.

Suchang Youth Mansion (수창청춘맨숀)

4.4Km 2025-08-11

27 Dalseong-ro 22-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Once a derelict space and an eyesore, this facility was reborn as an art and cultural space. The building preserves its 50-year history with its old facade and houses an area dedicated to young artists in its interior, thus reborn as a space where the old coexist with the new. Suchang Youth Mansion, named so as a retro-style throwback to the old days when such English loanwords were not as common as today, opened its doors in December 2017. Today, it functions as a space for Daegu’s young artists. The first floor of Building A houses a cafe, while the second floor houses the art and cultural space, in which visitors can get a glimpse into Daegu’s unique identity through works of art, including those created by young artists of the region.

Daegu Dongseong-ro Street (대구 동성로거리)

4.4Km 2025-08-11

27 Dongseong-ro 2-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-252-2696

Dongseong-ro Street, named for its location in relation to the old Daegueupseong Walled Town's wall, is the epicenter of youth culture in Daegu. It is the central business district, stretching 900 meters from Daegu Station Intersection to Art Square. In addition to the many name brand shops located here, the street includes performance stages and event squares, creating a lively environment. The street is divided into various sections, making it easy for first-time visitors to find their way around.

February 28th Jungang Memorial Park (2.28기념중앙공원)

4.4Km 2023-04-03

80, Dongseong-ro 2-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-254-9405

This park was created in 2003 to commemorate the February 28 Student Democratic Uprising in 1960 on the site of Jungang Elementary School. It is a place that contains the pain of Daegu's history from the February 28 Uprising to the March 15 Uprising and the April 19 Revolution, but now it has become a peaceful and pleasant resting place in the city center. Thanks to the cool fountain and the shade created by the beautiful trees, it is established as a park that anyone can visit comfortably, regardless of age or gender. Furthermore, there are various amenities such as a walking trail, stream, and central fountain plaza, as well as many famous restaurants nearby, serving as a convenient public area to the citizens of Daegu throughout the year.

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