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Seoul Former Russian Legation (서울 구 러시아공사관)

Seoul Former Russian Legation (서울 구 러시아공사관)

14.1Km    2020-06-18

21-18, Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3396-5882

The Russian Legation was built in a Renaissance style in 1890. Russian architect, A. J. Scredin Sabatine designed the structure. In 1895, during the Joseon dynasty, the Eulmisabyeon Incident took place as a show of force by the Japanese.

Empress Myeongseong-hwanghu was emerging as a strong figure in Korea at a time when a power struggle between Japan, China, Russia, and other powers were taking place. Japanese Minister, Miura Goro saw her as a threat and ordered her assassination. After hearing news of the Empress’s assassination, King Gojong and the Crown Prince sought refuge in the Russian Embassy for one year.

After 1945, the Soviet Union took over the embassy until it was almost completely destroyed by a fire during the Korean War [1950~1953]. The only remaining parts of the building are the tower and basement areas. The building was restored to its current condition in 1973 and is now enjoyed by many as a public park.

Befor Plastic Sugery [Tax Refund Shop] (비포 성형외과의원)

Befor Plastic Sugery [Tax Refund Shop] (비포 성형외과의원)

14.1Km    2024-04-16

3F, 406, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Street Art Festival (서울거리예술축제)

Seoul Street Art Festival (서울거리예술축제)

14.1Km    2024-07-26

Taepyeongno 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-758-2036

Seoul Street Art Festival is held throughout Seoul and introduces high quality street performances.

Jinsadaek (진사댁)

Jinsadaek (진사댁)

14.1Km    2024-03-15

30-1 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-774-9605

Jinsadaek is a traditional Korean restaurant located near Myeongdong Cathedral. It specializes in serving high-end Korean table d'hote prepared with ingredients such as beef, abalone, fish, soybean paste, blue crabs, and japchae. Additionally, they offer specialties like bori gulbi jeongsik (barley-aged dried yellow croaker set menu), ganjang gejang jeongsik (soy sauce marinated crab set menu).

OPPADAK Myeong-dong2jungang(오븐에빠진닭 명동2중앙)

OPPADAK Myeong-dong2jungang(오븐에빠진닭 명동2중앙)

14.1Km    2020-11-26

20 Myeongdong 10-gil Jung-gu Seoul
+82-2-2292-5892

This is a house where you can eat oven-baked chicken. This restaurant's signature menu is fried chicken. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Wiseyou Clinic - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (와이즈유의원코스메틱 명동)

Wiseyou Clinic - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (와이즈유의원코스메틱 명동)

14.1Km    2024-04-17

3F, 52, Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Eye Dear - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이디어 압구정 [사후면세점])

Eye Dear - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이디어 압구정 [사후면세점])

14.1Km    2024-04-18

Store #101 of Green Point Bldg., 16, Seolleung-ro 153-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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C TAVERN (씨태번)

C TAVERN (씨태번)

14.1Km    2021-03-18

52, Myeongdong, 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-778-0770

A beer specialty restaurant located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A bar selling craft beer. The most famous menu is house-made beer.

Hwanggeum Mokjang Myeongdongseongdang (황금목장 명동성당)

14.1Km    2024-03-11

23, Myeongdong, 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-2426

Located in Myeongdong, Hwanggeum Mokjang Myeongdongseongdang is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Myeongdong. It is a popular place for locals and tourists alike as it serves high-quality beef and pork barbecued in the Korean style. Other dishes such as samgye tang (ginseng chicken soup), bulgogi, naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), and many other dishes are also a must-try. 

Huijukuijuk (희죽희죽)

Huijukuijuk (희죽희죽)

14.1Km    2021-03-24

52, Myeongdong, 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-5077

It is a specialty store selling traditional porridge. The best menu at this restaurant is abalone porridge. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.