National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul [MMCA Seoul] (국립현대미술관 서울관)

8.8Km 2023-06-23

30, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3701-9500

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul) opened in 2013 as a city venue of the MMCA, which opened in 1986 in Gwacheon. The museum site was where many of Korea’s historical and political developments were achieved, both during the Joseon dynasty and after the Korean War. The Seoul venue of MMCA stands out from other museums through its use of Korea’s traditional architectural concept of "madang," a spacious courtyard where people can come and gather to socialize. The exterior of the building stands in harmony with the surrounding landscape. Inside, the museum is equipped with many facilities, including a reference center, project gallery theater, and multipurpose hall. MMCA Seoul strives to accommodate every mode of new artistic endeavor and to communicate with the public.

Eyedentity - Anam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이덴티티 안암)

8.8Km 2024-04-18

1F, 92-1, Goryeodae-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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National Palace Museum of Korea (국립고궁박물관)

8.8Km 2023-03-24

12, Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3701-7500

The National Palace Museum of Korea displays over 40,000 relics from the Joseon dynasty. With various treasures on exhibit, the museum continues to provide information on the dignity of royal culture and the creativity of royal cultural assets.

Gogung Tteurak (고궁뜨락)

8.8Km 2020-04-17

12, Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-720-0486

Located on the first floor of the National Palace Museum of Korea, Gogung Tteurak consists of a museum shop and a café. It is open from 09:00 to 18:00 during the weekdays and up to 21:00 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It operates without closing days as of January 1, 2017.

Eye Dear - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이디어안경 이대)

8.8Km 2024-04-17

#101, 174, Sinchon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone (종로 청계 관광특구)

8.8Km 2021-12-30

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1861

Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone stretches from Seorin-dong to Changsin-dong between Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jong-ro. It includes Youth Street, Gwangjang Market, Sewoon Electronics Department Store, lighting stores, pharmacy & medical device stores, badge stores, Stamp Street, Stationery · Toy Market, Aquarium Street, Shoes Market, and other markets totalling to approximately 14,000 shops. Nearby attractions include modern high-story buildings as well as Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, and Unhyeongung Palaces, Jongmyo Shrine, and Insa-dong, merging traditions, modernism, culture, and markets alike.

Thought to be at the heart of Seoul, Cheonggyecheon Stream is located in the dense cultural area of Seoul where various press networks, organizations, bookstores and other major corporations are situated. Walking along Cheonggyecheon Stream is a famous activity for tourists. Also, the area is the venue for the Seoul Lantern Festival every winter. Keeping its traditional scene including narrow alleys, old-fashioned hanok buildings and various stores still fully intact, the tourist zone has enough fun places for sightseeing as well as tasty restaurants in every corner for a more enjoyable visit.

Innisfree - Ewha Womans University Branch (이니스프리 - 이대점)

8.8Km 2022-12-29

175 , Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-507-1388-0120

Innisfree is the acronym of 'innis' (island) and 'free.' Items in Innisfree use environment-friendly ingredients. Main ingredients include green tea, tangerine, canola flowers, and cactuses along with volcanic spring water. Located right around Ewha Womans University, it is a spacious store popular among Japanese and Chinese tourists.

Innisfree - Ewha Womans Univ. Station Exit No. 1 Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 이대역1번출구)

8.8Km 2024-04-22

1F, 175, Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Beer Ok (비어오크)

8.9Km 2021-03-29

151, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-745-0087

It's near the university, so it's a place frequented by many young people. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is rotisserie chicken.

Artbox - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스이대점)

8.9Km 2024-04-19

7, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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