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Bosingak Belfry (보신각 터)

2.3Km    2024-03-04

54, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2133-2641

Bosingak Belfry is also known as Jonggak. It was the site in which a large bell, used to keep the time in Seoul, was found during the Joseon period (1392-1897). Bosingak Belfry was burned down during the Korean War (1950-1953) and was reconstructed in 1979. The original bell was moved to the Gyeongbokgung Palace, and a new bell was forged in 1985. At midnight, January 1, the bell at the Bosingak Belfry is rung to welcome the new year. Many people gather around the belfry to make a wish for their new year.

Donjon Chamnamu Jangjakgui (돈존참나무장작구이)

2.3Km    2021-03-19

8, Jong-ro9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-2700

A smoked BBQ restaurant. The representative menu is grilled duck. This Korean cuisine is located near Jonggak Station, Seoul.

Jonggak Hanu (종각한우)

2.3Km    2021-03-19

8, Jong-ro 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-733-5613

A barbecue specialty restaurant located in Jongno, Seoul. The most famous menu is assorted grilled Korean beef cuts. A restaurant that's open for group dinners.

Cheongchun Theater (청춘극장)

2.3Km    2021-03-29

112-5, Haengdang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2294-6995

It is a restaurant frequented by many celebrities. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled back ribs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seongdong-gu, Seoul.

Boylondon - Hoehyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (보이런던 회현)

2.3Km    2024-04-16

2F, 72, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Welcome Daehakro (웰컴대학로)

2.3Km    2024-10-08

104 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-743-5220

Welcome Daehakro is a festival devoted to celebrating various types of performances including non-verbal, traditional, musical, plays, and more. Started in 2017, the festival attracts visitors from around the world every fall.

Bank of Korea Money Museum (화폐박물관)

2.3Km    2024-03-18

39 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

This Renaissance-style three-story stone building is the museum of the Bank of Korea. The older Bank of Korea was established as the central bank of the Korean Empire in 1909 and has been designated as a National Historical Site. During the Japanese colonial period, the bank was renamed the Bank of Joseon, and the building was used as the main and head office of the Bank of Korea until 2001. The building has been used as the nation’s Money Museum since June 2001 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Bank of Korea. The museum has 13 exhibition rooms on two floors, with one basement floor and two above-ground floors. It holds special exhibitions of various currency and art collections to provide domestic and foreign visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the history and culture of currency. Visitors can learn about the Bank of Korea and the central banking system, as well as how to identify counterfeit notes and how money is produced and circulated. It is also a good place for children to learn about currencies from around the world. Advance reservations are required, and parking is not available. The museum can easily be reached via subway by getting off at Hoehyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 4) and exiting through Exit 7. 

Ipamnamu - Insa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이팝나무 인사)

2.3Km    2024-04-18

4, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Shear Madness(쉬어 매드니스)

2.3Km    2025-04-28

서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 55 (동숭동)

Banjjak Banjjak Binnaneun (반짝반짝빛나는)

2.3Km    2021-03-19

28-1, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-738-4525

A Traditional Beverages specialty restaurant located in Insa-dong, Seoul. A store selling hand-crafted Korean traditional tea. The most famous menu is green plum tea.