National Debt Redemption Movement Memorial Park (국채보상운동기념공원)

736.3M 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.

March 1st Independence Movement Road (3·1만세운동길)

765.7M 2023-01-20

Dongsan-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu

March 1st Independence Movement Road is a historical location where Daegu citizens gathered for the independence movement on March 8, 1919, and the midpoint of Daegu Modern Alley Tour Course 2. Passing Cheongna Hill Missionary's House and Jeil Church, you will come to a road with murals of the independence movement. The March 1st Independence Movement Road is a hilly road leading to Gyesan Cathedral. It is also called 90 Stairs because there are 90 steps. On the wall of the stairs, there is an augmented reality (AR) experience zone along with site photos from history. By scanning the QR code is a 3D video that vividly reproduces the independence movement, enabling a realistic experience of history. Follow the signs of the Daegu March 8th Independence Movement marching road to reach the main road and it will lead to the the 100th anniversary monument of the March 1st Movement and the starting point of the March 8 Movement. A guided alley tour is available for free with an online reservation on the official website.

Daebaek Sonkalguksu (대백손칼국수)

786.7M 2020-04-24

114, Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-423-2792

Daebaek Sonkalguksu is a popular son kalguksu (hand-pulled noodles) restaurant in Daegu. The restaurant also serves complimentary boribap (barley rice) and doenjang (soybean paste).

Eldis Regent Hotel (엘디스 리젠트 호텔)

822.3M 2021-02-11

2033, Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-253-7711

Situated in the heart of the city of Daegu, Eldis Regent Hotel is in close proximity to domestic financial institutions, government offices, Daegu World Cup Stadium, and Daegu Stadium. The European-style business hotel has up-to-date central heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and each of the eight different types of guestrooms are equipped with soundproof windows. Hotel facilities include a jazz bar (“Blue Chicago”), and a fitness club outfitted with modern weight and workout equipment.

The hotel is located near a transfer subway station, making it easy to reach many shopping districts of Daegu. Lotte Department Store, Hyundai Department Store, and Daegu Department Store, as well as traditional Seomun Market are all within walking distance of the hotel, making Eldis Regent Hotel a favorite accommodation among shoppers. Various medical clinics are located nearby with Yangnyeongsi, a tourist site known for its 350 years of history in traditional Korean medicine, a mere 3-minute walk from the hotel.

Dongsan Cheongna Hill (동산청라언덕)

869.1M 2024-10-25

2029 Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-627-1337

Cheongna Hill is the place where Christian missionaries resided during the early 20 century, planting many ivies along the site. It is also called Dongsan Cheongna Hill for being on the eastern side of Daegu's center. There are many attractions in this beautiful garden including Chamness’ House, Switzer’s House, Blair’s House, 90 stairs, Daegu 3.1 Independence Movement Road, Daegu's first western apple tree, a memorial stone inscribed with the song "Thinking of My Friend” , and the cemetery of the missionaries and their family. Cheongna Hill is also the starting point of Daegu's Street Tour Course 2 as well as a popular drama film location.

House of Missionary Switze (선교사스윗즈주택)

869.1M 2024-08-05

2029 Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu

The House of Missionary Switze served as home for a host of American missionaries. Built between 1906 and 1910, the home is a Western-style structure with two above-ground floors and one basement level. In 1981, the house was used as company housing for doctors at the nearby Dongsan Hospital, at which point changes were made to the interior and exterior of the house. It was later changed into a missionary museum, displaying items used by the missionaries who lived in.

Daegu Concert House (Formerly Daegu Citizens' Hall) (대구콘서트하우스 (구.대구시민회관))

905.6M 2022-10-26

141, Taepyeong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-250-1400

Daegu Concert House, previously Daegu Citizen’s Hall, had undergone renovations from April 2011 to August 2013 to reconstruct eaves and columns of the large concert halls and to build a performance support hall perfect for international concerts. The hall is equipped with sound facilities matching international standards. Grand Hall has 1,284 seats, Chamber Hall (small concert hall) has 248 seats, and the parking lot can accommodate a total of 387 cars throughout 215 spaces in the basement level parking lot and 72 spaces in the parking tower. In addition, the concert hall houses an exhibition hall, practice room, and community facilities. In particular, the Grand Hall offers vivid, visible, and acoustic effect by shortening the distance between the performers and audience so that it fits the international standard for concert halls with the best sound facilities.