Munmyo Confucian Shrine and Seonggyungwan National Academy (서울 문묘와 성균관) - Area information - Korea travel information

Munmyo Confucian Shrine and Seonggyungwan National Academy (서울 문묘와 성균관)

10.8Km    2020-03-31

31, Seonggyungwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-760-1472

Munmyo is a shrine dedicated to Confucius, whose teachings form the foundation of Confucianism. It is also dedicated to his disciples and other great Confucian scholars. Munmyo is not only the shrine but also the highest educational institution of the Joseon dynasty. Munmyo was once called as Munseonwangmyo since during the Tang dynasty, Confucius was named as King Munseon after his death and then it has been called as Munmyo since the Yuan dynasty.

The compound consists of two main areas: the Daeseongjeon houses shrines and the Myeongnyundang features seminar halls and other auxiliary facilities. Also, there are two dormitories, Dongjae and Seojae, which are collectively known as Sungkyunkwan. In front of the Myeongnyundang stands a ginkgo tree designated as Natural Monument No. 59. In spring and autumn, a ritual for Confucius and his disciples takes place.

Podowon Samgyetang (포도원삼계탕)

10.8Km    2021-03-18

41-5, Changgyeonggung-ro26-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-743-6541

This is a Korean cuisine located in Daehak-ro, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is ginseng chicken soup. It sells Korean healthy cuisines.

Casamia - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (까사미아 압구정)

10.8Km    2024-04-22

102, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Beautiful Life(뷰티풀 라이프)

10.8Km    2025-04-28

서울특별시 종로구 이화장길 26 (이화동)

500/30(오백에삼십)

10.8Km    2025-04-29

서울특별시 종로구 이화장길 26 (이화동)

A Really Bad Girl(진짜 나쁜소녀)

10.8Km    2024-09-24

서울특별시 종로구 이화장길 26 (이화동)

Inside Me(인사이드 미)

10.8Km    2025-04-29

서울특별시 종로구 이화장길 26 (이화동)

Himesiya (히메시야)

10.8Km    2021-03-18

40, Changgyeonggung-ro, 26-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-4187-4569

This is a Japanese cuisine located in Changgyeonggung Palace, Seoul. This restaurant specializes in Japanese rice bowls with toppings. The best menu at this restaurant is katsudon.

Daepyeong Galbi (대평갈비)

10.8Km    2021-03-27

83, Pyeongchangmunhwa-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-395-5288

With a large hall, it is a good place for group gatherings and group dinners. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled jumbo sized beef ribs/grilled jumbo sized spareribs.

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (동대문역사문화공원)

10.8Km    2024-11-27

281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park is a park established on the former site of the Dongdaemun Stadium. It serves as a thematic park showcasing the history and culture of Seoul, while also providing a space to experience modern design and culture. During the park's development in 2008, numerous artifacts from the Joseon dynasty, including The Two Floodgates, the Chiseong Castle, Military Training Agency, and over 1,000 relics from the Joseon era, were excavated. Alongside the park, there is the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and the Relic area.