Kumho Museum of Art (금호미술관)

9.8Km 2020-06-11

18, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-720-5114

The Kumho Museum of Art was opened to celebrate the diversity of art. The museum displays new pieces of art from promising new artists and accomplished artists every year. The museum first opened its doors in Gwanhun-dong in 1989, but moved to a larger area in 1996 where it stands today. The Kumho Museum of Art stands on the east side of Gyeongbokgung Palace. The museum is surrounded by other cultural and folk museums. The B1 floor features artwork of new artists while the 1st and 2nd floors feature project exhibitions and invitation exhibits. About once a year foreign artists are invited to display their art in the museum. There are official invitation exhibitions of seven artists yearly. These are artists who have strongly influenced Korean art. On the 3rd floor of the museum is a small concert hall, also known as Kumho Recital Hall. Although the capacity is only 171 people, all concerts are executed with professional care. On the 1st floor there is a coffee shop and an art shop. The coffee shop and art shop remain open on days the museum is closed.

Insa-dong PR Center (인사동홍보관)

9.8Km 2017-07-26

19 Insadong 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-82-737-7890~1

Insa-dong PR Center opened in 2006 with the goal of providing accessible education for both domestic and international visitors to understand Korean traditions and history. It was built in what was once the private residence for Prince Uichin (1877-1955), one of the sons of Emperor Gojong (1852-1919).

Insa-dong PR Center also introduces the traditions and culture of Insa-dong, and provides tour pamphlets and tourist assistance in multiple languages (English, Japanese and Chinese). Visitors can try on hanbok (traditional costumes) and enjoy Wi-Fi within the facility.

Jjukkumiwa Maeungalbijjim(쭈꾸미와매운갈비찜)

9.8Km 2021-04-15

25-1, Mareunnae-ro, 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2266-3208

The favorite store of office workers. The representative menu is braised short rib set menu. This Korean cuisine is located near Chungmuro Station, Seoul.

Kumkang Land Rover - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (CL종로지점(금강 랜드로바))

9.8Km 2024-06-27

81, Jongro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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JW Marriott Hotel Seoul (JW 메리어트 호텔 서울)

9.8Km 2020-04-10

176, Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6282-6262

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul is a luxury hotel with outstanding interior design that displays the beauty of Korean aesthetic. The hotel's restaurants are serviced by top chefs and food consultants. The staff aim to make each guest's stay a comfortable and pleasant one. Additional amenities within the hotel include various entertainment facilities and a fitness center offering personalized wellness programs.

Lee Ri-Ja Hanbok Museum (이리자 한복전시관)

9.8Km 2022-08-08

20, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-9477

The Lee Ri-Ja Hanbok Museum displays the traditional clothing worn in Korea from birth to death. All hanbok displayed at the museum are created by the hanbok designer Lee Ri-Ja herself, who has over 40 years of experience.

Blue Square (블루스퀘어)

9.8Km 2024-03-05

294, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-1544-1591

Blue Square is a multipurpose performance venue located in Hannam-dong. It includes Shinhan Card Hall, a performance hall dedicated to musicals with 1,776 seats, and Mastercard Hall, a multipurpose performance hall with 1,400 seats. Blue Square also includes the Book Park, which has a collection of nearly 75,000 books, and a café with a terrace that looks toward the Namsan Mountain. Many visitors come to the Blue Square to see its collection of popular musicals and other performances.

Knife Gallery (나이프갤러리)

9.8Km 2020-04-30

7, Insadong 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-4431

The only knife specialty museum in Korea, this Insa-dong gallery is home to over 6,000 knives from all over the world. They include traditional Korean and Japanese knives, Chinese knives, decorative knives, knives by famous artists, and knives shown in movies. There are a variety of knives for both daily and decorative uses. Customers who order custom knives may observe the entire manufacturing process.

Piaget - Shinsegae Gangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (피아제 신세계 강남점)

9.8Km 2024-04-18

176, Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Chopard - Shinsegae Gangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (쇼파드 신세계 강남)

9.8Km 2024-04-18

176, Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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