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Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)

4.8Km    2025-06-19

161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3700-3900

Gyeongbokgung Palace was built in 1395 as the official palace of the Joseon dynasty by Yi Seong-gye, the future King Taejo and founder of the new regime. Gyeongbokgung Palace is commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because of its location to the north, comparied to Changdeokgung Palace in the east and Gyeonghuigung Palace in the west. Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful and is the largest of all five palaces. Many Joseon kings were crowned here. The premises were once destroyed by fire during the Imjin War (1592-1598). However, all of the palace buildings were later restored under the leadership of Heungseondaewongun during the reign of King Gojong. The assassination of Empress Myeongseong, however, resulted in Gyeongbokgung Palace losing its function as a royal palace, eventually witnessing the downfall of the Joseon dynasty. Gyeongbokgung Palace retains the original Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, a prime example of Joseon architecture, and the Hyangwonjeong Pavilion and pond. The sculptures in the Geunjeongjeon Hall exemplify Joseon-era sculpture techniques. The west side of the area outside Heungnyemun Gate is occupied by the National Palace Museum of Korea, while the eastern side of Hyangwonjeong Pavilion within the Gyeongbokgung Palace is occupied by the National Folk Museum of Korea.

Royal Culture Festival (궁중문화축전)

4.8Km    2024-07-17

161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-1522-2295

The Royal Culture festival is held at the five Royal Palaces and Jongmyo Shrine. The festival first began in 2014 and provides visitors with first-hand knowledge of these important cultural heritages through unique performances, exhibitions, experiences and programs. The festival expanded in 2021 to be hosted twice a year, in spring and in fall.

Seoul Global Cultural Center (서울글로벌문화체험센터)

4.8Km    2019-03-18

27, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-7961~3

Seoul Global Cultural Center is located in the heart of Myeong-dong, Seoul's major shopping district. It is more than just an information center. It is an inviting space for global cultural exchange between residents and visitors.

The center not only offers information in English, Chinese, and Japanese, but also facilities such as free internet and coin-operated lockers. Moreover, the center regularly hosts cultural programs.

You are here Cafe - Myeongdong Branch(유아히어카페 명동)

4.8Km    2021-04-15

23, Myeongdong, 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-771-2288

This is a cafe located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. The representative menu is croissant. A luncheon café that has endeared itself to office workers and foreigners.

Daiso - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 명동)

4.8Km    2024-04-18

43, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Lime Tree Dental Hospital (라임나무치과병원)

4.8Km    2025-07-07

7F, 43 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Located in Myeong-dong, the heart of Seoul tourism, Lime Tree Dental Hospital is a hospital-grade medical institute. It is led by In-su Kim, the Chief Director with 27 years of experience, and it has a team of specialists covering different departments. This hospital boasts superb accessibility as it is right near Myeong-dong Station (Subway Line 4) and Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station (Subway Line 2).
Skilled medical staff in esthetic prosthodontics are in charge of procedures such as One-day Veneer and All Ceramic Crowns. Additionally, medical staff who have experience placing over 35,000 dental implants directly perform implant procedures.
A leader in K-medicine, Lime Tree Dental Hospital is committed to giving customers the utmost satisfaction.

Myeongdong Haemultang Eomeonijip (명동해물탕어머니집)

4.8Km    2021-03-26

11-6, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-3896

This restaurant specializes in seafood soup based on 40 years’ tradition. This restaurant's signature menu is spicy seafood stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

4CUS - Lotte Yeongdeungpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (4CUS 롯데 영등포점)

4.8Km    2024-04-23

846, Gyeongin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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LOTTE Department Store - Yeongdeungpo Store [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데백화점 영등포점)

4.8Km    2024-04-18

846, Gyeongin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Juyeong Sikdang (주영식당)

4.8Km    2021-03-25

7, Singil-ro, 60ma-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-833-7357

This is a place that sells spicy soup dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is kimchi stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.