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Bank of Korea Money Museum (화폐박물관)

10.8Km    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. 

Kumho Art Hall (금호아트홀)

Kumho Art Hall (금호아트홀)

10.8Km    2021-05-28

76, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6303-1977

Kumho Art Hall was built in 2000 exclusively for classical music concerts, with 390 seats, the perfect structure for chamber concerts. All seats are recital hall chairs and the wide spacing between rows of chairs helps the audience to have a pleasant time. Upon entering the theater, all cell phones will turn off automatically. This helps all visitors to enjoy the concert without being interrupted by ringing cell phones. The interior is cozy and luxurious, and the stage is made of maple.

Cheonho Jjukkumi (천호쭈꾸미)

Cheonho Jjukkumi (천호쭈꾸미)

10.8Km    2021-03-29

14, Cheonho-daero 158-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-477-9994

It is a place frequented by the residents of Cheonho-dong. The best menu at this restaurant is webfoot octopus. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangdong-gu, Seoul.

Jeongdong Culture Festival (정동문화축제)

Jeongdong Culture Festival (정동문화축제)

10.9Km    2024-10-11

Jeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3701-1603

Jeongdong Culture Festival brings an autumn ambience to Jeongdong-gil in Jung-gu, Seoul. The festival aims to promote the attractions within the area through various events and exhibitions.

Sungkok Art Museum (성곡미술관)

Sungkok Art Museum (성곡미술관)

10.9Km    2021-02-10

42, Gyeonghuigung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-737-7650

Sungkok Art Museum was founded in 1995 by the Korean corporation Ssangyong to promote Korean art. The gallery offers a special exhibition featuring modern artworks of Korean artists, as well as competitions and sponsorships to develop Korean art. In addition to the main building, there is an annex, as well as a tea house and art shop.

TUBAn [Tax Refund Shop] (주식회사 투바앤)

TUBAn [Tax Refund Shop] (주식회사 투바앤)

10.9Km    2024-04-23

1955, Goyang-daero, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Chojun Textile & Quilt Art Museum (초전섬유ㆍ퀼트박물관)

Chojun Textile & Quilt Art Museum (초전섬유ㆍ퀼트박물관)

10.9Km    2024-03-06

29, Toegye-ro 16-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-4074~5

Opened in 1998, Chojun Textile & Quilt Art Museum is the only textile art museum in Korea. Visiotrs can learn about the excellence and tradition of Korean textiles by observing a wide range of domestic and international textile artworks. In addition to exhibiting its collection, the museum also holds special exhibitions as well as textile and quilt competitions, giving visitors the opportunity to get up close and personal with textile artworks.

Draw A Circle - Shinsegae Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (드로어써클 신세계본점)

Draw A Circle - Shinsegae Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (드로어써클 신세계본점)

10.9Km    2024-04-17

B1, Main Bldg., 63, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Damiani - Shinsegae Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다미아니 신세계본점)

Damiani - Shinsegae Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다미아니 신세계본점)

10.9Km    2024-04-17

B1, 63, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Hermes - Shinsegae Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에르메스 신세계본점)

Hermes - Shinsegae Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에르메스 신세계본점)

10.9Km    2024-04-23

5, Seolleung-ro 162-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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