Area Attractions
Namsan Seoul Tower
N Seoul Tower stands proudly as the first tower landmark in Seoul. Rising to a height of 236.7 meters, it is situated atop Namsan Mountain, which has an altitude of 243 meters. This combined elevation of 480 meters has earned it the reputation of being the premier tower in the Far East. Namsan Seoul Tower comprises the Seoul Tower Plaza," which opened to the public for the first time in 40 years, and the "N Seoul Tower, leased and operated by CJ Foodville since 2005. Originally constructed in 1969 as Korea's first comprehensive broadcast tower, it served as a hub for transmitting TV and radio broadcasts to the capital city. Today, it has evolved into a major cultural space and a prominent landmark in Seoul.
Namdaemun Market
Namdaemun Market is Korea's largest comprehensive market, offering an extensive array of essential products for daily life. You can find textile goods including children’s, women’s, and men’s clothing, kitchenwares, gift items, folk art, local specialties, food, imported goods, disposable items, accessories, and more. Namdaemun Market has the most diverse selection of items in Korea, but its greatest advantage is that it offers high-quality products at affordable prices. This is because despite their small scale, each shop operates as an autonomous entity that produces and sells their own products, thus creating a direct producer-to-consumer distribution structure.
Namsangol Hanok Village
Established in 1998, Namsangol Hanok Village is situated on the former Capital Defense Command site on the northern slope of Namsan Mountain. It welcomes both locals and tourists to the village, which includes five traditional hanok buildings, a traditional arts center, the Cheonwugak pavilion, traditional gardens, Seoul Namsan Gugakdang (a traditional music hall), and the new Seoul Millenium Time Capsule Square, all spread across a total area of 79,934m². It offers various experiences centered around the theme of Korean traditional culture amidst the bustling urban landscape. The creek and pavilion are decorated in traditional landscaping styles along the periphery of Namsan, while a huge selection of vibrant flowers enhances the scenic beauty.
Myeong-dong Cathedral
Myeongdong Cathedral, the seat of the bishop of the Archdiocese of Seoul, is the birthplace of the Korean Catholic Church community, the representative place of worship for Korean Catholics, and the final resting place for the remains of martyred saints. It is the first Gothic-style monument in Korea and is designated Historic Site No. 258. The construction of Myeongdong Cathedral began in 1894 and was completed in 1898, making it the first brick church in Korea built in the classic Gothic style. During the military regime, it became widely recognized as a center for the pro-democracy struggle. The cathedral’s crypt is a holy place where the remains of martyrs such as Bishop Imbert, Father Maubant and Father Chastan are interred.
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