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House of Missionary Chamness (선교사챔니스주택)

4.7Km    2022-09-06

2029, Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-661-2193

House of Missionary Chamness was the home of American Christian missionary Chamness and his family. It was built in the Western-style and provides a glimpse into the daily life of American missionaries in Korea. The house, a simple building in comparison with the houses of America at the time, is now considered a very important treasure of Korea's modern history. The building has been converted into a small museum using artifacts from the missionaries to bring the past to life.

Suseong Artpia (수성아트피아)

Suseong Artpia (수성아트피아)

4.7Km    2025-01-13

180, Muhak-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-668-1800

Suseong Artpia, opened in May 2007, is a major art center in Daegu. It has specialized, independent spaces for housing performances, exhibitions, and art camps. The art center’s facade was designed to resemble a crane flying away with its wings stretched out in order to promote the image of Muhaksan Mountain (named as such because its shape is reminiscent of a flying crane or hak), the mountain on which the center is located. When viewed from the sides however, the center is shaped like a ship, as it was once the site of a large pond. With such an impressive exterior further highlighted by impressive lighting at night, water fountains, and landscaping, Suseong Artpia has become a rising attraction of Daegu. The center is equipped with a mega concert hall that can accommodate diverse genres of performing arts such as an opera, musical, ballet, theater, dance, music concert, and more.

Daegu Art Factory (대구예술발전소)

4.7Km    2023-10-23

31-12, Dalseong-ro 22-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Daegu Art Factory is housed in an old tobacco plant, renovated into a space for art and culture. It hosts various exhibitions dedicated to Korean and international artists. Some of these include exhibitions dedicated to Daegu’s modernity, works of young artists, experimental projects, AI-based exhibitions, seminars, and art lectures. Through these exhibitions, Daegu Art Factory is cementing its status as an important platform for art exchange in Daegu. There’s also a space for families (children’s book reading room) for greater accessibility.

Suseong International Biennale (수성국제비엔날레)

Suseong International Biennale (수성국제비엔날레)

4.7Km    2024-10-14

180 Muhak-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-668-1541

The Suseong International Biennale, themed "Relational Fields" takes place in Suseong-gu, Daegu. The biennale highlights the harmony between architecture, urbanism, and nature of Suseong-gu, celebrating the district's distinct characters. During the exhibition period, visitors can explore the architectural works of renowned architects worldwide.

Daegu Motorcycle Street (대구 오토바이골목)

Daegu Motorcycle Street (대구 오토바이골목)

4.7Km    2021-02-09

Ingyo-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-627-1337

Daegu Motorcycle Street is located in Ingyo-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu along Sijangbuk-ro. The street was originally a creek lined with houses, but in 1953 the creek was covered over and made into a paved road. Gas stations and stores selling automotive parts sprung up, turning the area into a thriving commercial district. In 1961, the first motorcycle store opened its doors and was quickly followed by several more.

Currently there are 40 motorcycle stores, making this 200-meter-long street one of Daegu’s most unique shopping areas. Shoppers can find a vast array of new and secondhand motorcycles both domestic and imported, as well as a wide selection of motorcycle parts and accessories.

Suchang Youth Mansion (수창청춘맨숀)

4.8Km    2023-10-23

27, Dalseong-ro 22-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Once a derelict space and an eyesore, this facility was reborn as an art and cultural space. The building preserves its 50-year history with its old facade and houses an area dedicated to young artists in its interior, thus reborn as a space where the old coexist with the new. Suchang Youth Mansion, named so as a retro-style throwback to the old days when such English loanwords were not as common as today, opened its doors in December 2017. Today, it functions as a space for Daegu’s young artists. The first floor of Building A houses a cafe, while the second floor houses the art and cultural space, in which visitors can get a glimpse into Daegu’s unique identity through works of art, including those created by young artists of the region.

Daegu Citizen Stadium (대구시민운동장)

4.8Km    2021-06-11

12-1, Goseong-ro 35-gil, Buk-gu, Daegu
+82-53-606-8200

The Daegu Citizen Stadium was established on April 20, 1948. It features a main stadium, a baseball stadium, a ssireum (Korean wrestling) stadium, tennis courts, and much more. Since its expansion in 1975, the Daegu Citizen Stadium hosted several soccer matches during the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Summer Olympics.

Ancient Tombs in Bullo-dong (대구 불로동 고분군)

Ancient Tombs in Bullo-dong (대구 불로동 고분군)

4.9Km    2021-06-15

Bullo-dong, Dong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-662-4103

About 200 tombs are located on a hillock in Bullo-dong, Dong-gu near Geumhogang River. The Ancient Tombs in Bullo-dong, which have been designated as Historic Site No. 262, were formed during the Three Kingdoms Period. It is speculated to be a mass burial site of all those who settled and controlled this region during ancient times.

Daegu International Jazz Festival (DIJF) (대구국제재즈축제)

Daegu International Jazz Festival (DIJF) (대구국제재즈축제)

4.9Km    2022-11-08

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First opened in 2008, Daegu International Jazz Festival (DIJF) invites visitors to enjoy jazz music all throughout the city. The festival not only aims at celebrating jazz music, but also other genres such as rock, folk, and trending music. With fringe performances and various other events, DIJF is filled with activities everyone will love.

Yongjibong (용지봉)

Yongjibong (용지봉)

4.9Km    2020-05-29

9, Deulan-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-783-8558

Yongjibong Restaurant serves champum hanu (Korean beef) certified by the government of Gyeongsangbuk-do and jointly developed by Yeungnam University and Gyeongsangbuk-do Livestock Cooperative. The traditional Korean course meal and champum hanu course meal are particularly delicious.