Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] (종묘 [유네스코 세계유산]) - Area information - Korea travel information

Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] (종묘 [유네스코 세계유산])

8.2Km    2024-07-05

157 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-765-0195

Jongmyo Shrine was the primary place of worship for kings and their queens throughout the Joseon dynasty. The shrine was built at the same time as Gyeongbokgung Palace, under the orders of King Taejo, the first king of the Joseon dynasty. The shrine is the site of the royal memorial service, called Jongmyo Jaerye, a national event that has been passed down since the Three Kingdoms period. During the Joseon dynasty, the ritual was held on the first month of a seasonal change and the twelfth month of the lunar year.

Bando Camera - Myeong-dong Chungmu [Tax Refund Shop] (반도카메라 명동충무)

8.2Km    2024-04-17

16, Samil-daero 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Cat on the Rooftop(옥탑방 고양이)

8.2Km    2025-06-10

서울특별시 종로구 대학로10길 24

Zoltan Show(졸탄쇼)

8.2Km    2025-08-29

서울특별시 종로구 대학로10길 24 (동숭동)
1661-3124

Kongnamul Jangsu (콩나물장수)

8.2Km    2021-03-18

94, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-763-7999

This is a Korean cuisine located in Daehak-ro, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is stir-fried bean sprouts and pork. Kongbul (bulgogi with bean sprouts) is a spicy dish of fried pork with bean sprouts.

Vamp X Hunter(뱀프 X 헌터)

8.2Km    2025-09-12

서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 94 (동숭동)

Gyerim Sikdang (계림식당)

8.2Km    2021-03-19

39, Donhwamun-ro, 4-gil, Jongro-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2266-6962

This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is spicy braised chicken. Try Korean spicy chicken dishes.

Daehangno (University Street) (대학로)

8.2Km    2021-03-25

104, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1114

Daehangno is an artistic neighborhood that stretches 1.1 kilometers from Jongno 5-ga Intersection to Hyehwa-dong Rotary. The area is filled with culture and performing arts facilities, with the center of all this being Marronnier Park. Visitors can find performances taking play every day at the many theaters large and small, as well as restaurants serving a range of cuisines. The area is especially active on weekends and during the street festival period.

Seoul Dance Festival (서울무용제)

8.2Km    2021-08-11

7, Daehak-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-744-8066

Seoul Dance Festival started in 1979 and is a representative dance festival in Korea, introducing Korean dance, modern dance, ballet and other genres of creative dance performance. The festival offers performances by dance troupes from all over Korea and specially invited performing arts groups from abroad, as well as university students majoring in dance and performing arts.

Seoul Theater Festival (서울연극제 2020)

8.2Km    2020-05-22

7, Daehak-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-765-7500

Seoul Theater Festival is a theatrical arts festival that has been representing Seoul for over 40 years. The festival’s history first began in 1977 under the name “Republic of Korea’s Theater Festival” with the aim of developing Korea’s original theater productions. The festival has evolved to presenting original performances as well as to interpreting and holding both premier and reruns of excellent performances since 2017.