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Jogyesa Temple (조계사(서울))

4.5Km    2024-10-25

55 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

As the main temple as well as the district head temple of the Jogye order in Seoul, Jogyesa Temple is the center of Korean Buddhism. The temple was built in the late 14th century during the Goryeo period but was completely destroyed in a fire. It was rebuilt under the name of Gakwangsa Temple in 1910 with the effort of many respectful monks, namely Han Yong-un and Lee Hee-gwang. The temple was given a role as the head temple of Korea’s Buddhism and renamed to Tegosa Temple in 1936. In 1954, a purification drive took place to eliminate Japanese influence and revive traditional Buddhism, which established the present day Jogyesa Temple as a result.

Jogyesa Temple plays an important role in Korean Buddhism as the head temple of the Jogye order. Jogyesa Temple’s Dharma Hall serves as the main venue for several Buddhist events, holding rituals, lectures, ceremonies, and other events all year long. The annual lantern festival in celebration of Buddha's birthday also takes place at this temple.

Baek In-je House (백인제가옥)

Baek In-je House (백인제가옥)

4.5Km    2024-10-15

16 Bukchon-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-724-0200

Baek In-je House, located in Bukchon Hanok Village, is a hanok built during the Japanese administration period that portrays modern hanok features. The structure consists of a main room offering a good view of the whole village, spacious bedrooms, a large garden, and annex buildings. As it maintains the beauty of a traditional hanok while incorporating the modern trend of its time, Baek In-je House is considered to be highly valuable in means of both architecture and history, representing the Bukchon Hanok Village together with Yun Bo-seon House.

Baek In-je House was built from black pine, which was first introduced in Seoul during the Gyeongseong Expo in 1907, distinguishing itself from other upper-class houses of its time. Unlike other traditional hanok designs that separate the main building from the other rooms, Baek In-je House connects the two with a hallway, allowing convenient access between the two structures. The house also consists of a Japanese-style hallway and floor mat rooms, reflecting the interior trends of that period. Baek In-je House is also unique in that the main room is partially built as a two-story structure, a style that was never seen in any traditional hanok built during the Joseon period.

SI Emporio Armani - Cheongdam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (SI 엠포리오아르마니 청담)

4.5Km    2024-04-18

420, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Lotte Duty Free Shop - Main Branch (롯데면세점 (본점))

Lotte Duty Free Shop - Main Branch (롯데면세점 (본점))

4.5Km    2025-01-07

30 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-759-6660

Lotte Duty Free Shop is located on 9-12F of Lotte Department Store, in the center of Seoul. Lotte Duty Free Shop is a one-stop shopping complex providing shoppers a wide range of products. Lotte Duty Free Shop in Myeong-dong offers luxury brands such as HERMES, LOUIS VUITTON, CHANEL, CARTIER, and others. Also, visitors can enjoy a unique experience of purchasing beauty products using innovative digital technology at the Smart Store on floor 1.

[Directions]
Get off Subway Line 2, Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station, Exits 7 & 8 and walk straight for 50 meters and turn right.

Pierre Gagnaire à Seoul (피에르 가니에르)

4.5Km    2019-12-24

30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-317-7181

Internationally renowned as a Michelin three-star chef, Pierre Gagnaire opened his Seoul restaurant, Pierre Gagnaire à Seoul, on October 1, 2008. This is his fourth restaurant following those restaurants in Paris, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. In fact, he was once ranked first among the 100 top chefs in the world. It offers French cuisine featuring innovative and diverse preparation methods with an added artistic touch.

Momoyama (모모야마)

4.5Km    2019-12-17

30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-317-7031

Momoyama is a Japanese restaurant that serves high quality sushi and kaiseki (tasting menu of small, intricate dishes). In addition, the restaurant features a collection of 80 different types of sake along with a sake somelier. The restaurant is also equipped with several private rooms of varying sizes.

Carhartt WIP - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (칼하트WIP 압구정)

Carhartt WIP - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (칼하트WIP 압구정)

4.5Km    2024-04-18

1F, 21, Apgujeong-ro 54-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Stüssy Seoul - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스투시서울 압구정)

Stüssy Seoul - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스투시서울 압구정)

4.5Km    2024-04-23

B1F and 1F, 42, Apgujeong-ro 46-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Tailorable - Hannam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (테일러블 한남점)

Tailorable - Hannam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (테일러블 한남점)

4.5Km    2024-04-23

2, Daesagwan-ro 7-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Goti (고티(Goatee))

Goti (고티(Goatee))

4.5Km    2021-03-24

242, Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-10-3283-6566

It is a place where you can enjoy Kozel dark draft beer at affordable prices. The best menu at this restaurant is gambas al ajillo (spanish garlic shrimp). This Western dishes restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.