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Firenze Hotel (피렌체호텔)

Firenze Hotel (피렌체호텔)

4.6Km    2020-06-05

5-8, Sangmujungang-ro 38beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-380-0000

Located in downtown Gwangju, Firenze Hotel is a quality hotel with state-of-the-art facilities and a tasteful European interior decor emphasizing "smooth and modern design." The hotel also has a banquet room perfect for important meeting between friends, family, or business colleagues.

Venture Business hotel [Korea Quality] / 벤처 비즈니스 호텔(유한회사 벤처) [한국관광 품질인증]

Venture Business hotel [Korea Quality] / 벤처 비즈니스 호텔(유한회사 벤처) [한국관광 품질인증]

4.6Km    2024-07-08

5-6 , Sangmujungang-ro 38beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-655-7777, +82-10-7274-5532

Venture Business Hotel stands close to Sangmu station on subway line 1 in Gwangju, Jeollanam-do. Visitors can chose from several types of room including ondol rooms, family rooms, VIP twin bed rooms with terrace, and accessible rooms with bathrooms for disabled customers. All rooms are equipped with air dressers to keep your clothing fresh, and some have massage chairs and jacuzzis. Hotel facilities include free breakfast, use of washing machine and dryer, a business center and a 24-hour information desk.

Palace Tourist Hotel (파레스 관광호텔)

4.6Km    2021-02-01

13, Jungang-ro 160beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-222-2525

Palace Tourist Hotel is located only a six-minute walk from Geumnamro 4(sa)-ga Station on Gwangju Subway Line 1. Nearby attractions within walking distance include Gwangju Art Street and Yangdong Market.

Kkum Brewery (꿈브루어리)

Kkum Brewery (꿈브루어리)

4.6Km    2024-11-20

18-15 Donggyecheon-ro 95beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Kkum Brewery produces Gwangju’s local specialty rice wine, Kkumui Daehwa, blending traditional brewing methods with a modern touch. Kkumui Daehwa, the Gwangju specialty, won the grand prize in the 8-10% alcohol category at the 2024 Korean Makgeolli Awards. The brewery offers special experience programs to visitors allowing them to learn more about the Korean traditional liquor culture and cultural heritage of Gwangju.

May 18 Democracy Square (5.18 민주광장)

May 18 Democracy Square (5.18 민주광장)

4.6Km    2020-06-09

38, Munhwajeondang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-2082

Stretching from the former Jeollanam-do Provincial Government Office to the Geumnam-ro area, this famous plaza is where the landmark May 18th Democratic Uprising took place. In May 1980, the Jeollanam-do Provincial Government office building was the headquarters of the civil resistance movement and the scene of a number of rallies. The plaza has been officially known as the May 18 Democracy Square since 1996.

Ej Ost - Chungjang-ro (No. 2) Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EJ OST 충장로2호)

Ej Ost - Chungjang-ro (No. 2) Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EJ OST 충장로2호)

4.6Km    2024-04-17

80-3, Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

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Yeonhwa Sikdang (연화식당)

4.6Km    2025-01-22

147 Mareukbokgae-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

It is a restaurant where you can enjoy yukjeon (Pan-fried Battered Beef) with a variety of Jeolla-do side dishes. For a unique twist, try wrapping the yukjeon with aged kimchi in a leaf wrap. The nutty aroma of perilla oil combined with the tangy flavor of aged kimchi creates an especially delightful taste experience.

Gwangju Family Land (광주 패밀리랜드)

4.7Km    2025-01-10

677, Uchi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-607-8000

Gwangju Family Land is an amusement park equipped with dozens of exciting rides as well as recreational facilities such as a swimming pool, an ice rink, and a sledge park. Spanning 290 acres of land, it is the largest urban amusement park in all of Jeollabuk-do and Jeollanam-do Provinces. The amusement park also offers entertainment courses designed for couples, families and children.

MLB - Chungjang-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엠엘비 충장로점)

MLB - Chungjang-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엠엘비 충장로점)

4.7Km    2024-04-16

82-2, Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

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Gwangju Art Street (광주 예술의 거리)

Gwangju Art Street (광주 예술의 거리)

4.7Km    2020-06-19

24, Yesul-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-942-6160

Gwangju Art Street is aimed at developing Gwangju’s traditional art scene through exhibition of local work. The street is 300m long and located behind Jungang Elementary School, nearby Gwangju Dongbu Police Station. Items commonly found here include Korean fine art such as paintings, ceramics, writings, and industrial art.

Every Saturday, an art flea market famous for its unique pieces is held here. People from all over the nation gather to display items that include old calligraphy materials, collector coins, stone hairbrushes, Chinaware, wooden sculptures, folk drawings, classic books, ink, and incense burners. Part of the attraction is the stories the collectors share with each part of their collection. Enjoy the many shows and exhibitions that draw regular crowds to this famous road.

The Mudeung art exhibit operates according to districts, and functions as a cultural festival as well. The outdoor exhibition was built in February 1995, and is open throughout the day. The large exhibition space has 32 booths and regularly holds special exhibits. Many regional cultural treasures are also on display here. Every Saturday, the Street of Fine Arts is blocked from traffic, and people gather to share and enjoy art culture. Gwangju Summer Universiade will be held this summer, 2015.