Munmyo Confucian Shrine and Seonggyungwan National Academy (서울 문묘와 성균관)

2.7Km 2020-03-31

31, Seonggyungwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-760-1472

Munmyo is a shrine dedicated to Confucius, whose teachings form the foundation of Confucianism. It is also dedicated to his disciples and other great Confucian scholars. Munmyo is not only the shrine but also the highest educational institution of the Joseon dynasty. Munmyo was once called as Munseonwangmyo since during the Tang dynasty, Confucius was named as King Munseon after his death and then it has been called as Munmyo since the Yuan dynasty.

The compound consists of two main areas: the Daeseongjeon houses shrines and the Myeongnyundang features seminar halls and other auxiliary facilities. Also, there are two dormitories, Dongjae and Seojae, which are collectively known as Sungkyunkwan. In front of the Myeongnyundang stands a ginkgo tree designated as Natural Monument No. 59. In spring and autumn, a ritual for Confucius and his disciples takes place.

Podowon Samgyetang (포도원삼계탕)

2.7Km 2021-03-18

41-5, Changgyeonggung-ro26-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-743-6541

This is a Korean cuisine located in Daehak-ro, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is ginseng chicken soup. It sells Korean healthy cuisines.

Aritaum - Ewhayeodae Branch (아리따움 (이대점))

2.7Km 2020-02-19

45, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-313-0552

This branch of Aritaum is a large cosmetic store compared to other cosmetic stores. Located in the middle of the shopping area around Ewha Womans University, customers will be able to shop for diverse items in the clean, spacious store.

Himesiya (히메시야)

2.7Km 2021-03-18

40, Changgyeonggung-ro, 26-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-4187-4569

This is a Japanese cuisine located in Changgyeonggung Palace, Seoul. This restaurant specializes in Japanese rice bowls with toppings. The best menu at this restaurant is katsudon.

Olive Young - Ewha Womans Univ. Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 이대중앙)

2.7Km 2024-04-18

43, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Jellycrew - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (젤리크루 이대점)

2.7Km 2024-06-27

26, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Persian Palace (페르시안궁전)

2.7Km 2024-03-18

9 Sungkyunkwan-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-763-6050

Persian Palace is a restaurant specializing in Indian cuisine and Iranian kebabs, run by an Iranian chef. They offer set menus such as lamb curry, spinach curry, and butter chicken, which can be enjoyed with tandoori nan. The spiciness of the curry can be adjusted, and they also have vegan options available. For dessert, they serve Persian homemade desserts like mast (Persian yogurt) and saffron ice cream. They provide halal food and prayer rooms for Muslims.

JDX - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (JDX 종로)

2.7Km 2024-04-19

1F, 236-1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Goobok Mandu (구복만두)

2.8Km 2017-01-25

10, Duteopbawi-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-8656

Operated by Korean husband and Chinese wife, it offers traditional authentic Chinese dumplings in a small place. Its signature menu, dumpling, passed down to the owner by her grandmother, features different tasty and texture comparing with Korean-style dumpling.

Geunal Urineun (그날우리는)

2.8Km 2021-03-18

29, Daehak-ro, 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-764-4697

This is a Korean cuisine located in Daehak-ro, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled sea eel. It sells grilled hagfish, which Koreans eat a lot for health in summer.

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