Berluti - Shinsegae Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (벨루티 신세계 본점) - Area information

Berluti - Shinsegae Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (벨루티 신세계 본점)

8.3Km 2024-04-18

6F, 63, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Omega - Shinsegae Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오메가 신세계 본점)

8.3Km 2024-04-18

63, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Dior - Shinsegae Main Branch (1F) [Tax Refund Shop] (디올 신세계 본점 1층)

8.3Km 2024-04-23

1F, 63, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Fendi - Shinsegae Main Branch (2F) [Tax Refund Shop] (펜디 신세계 본점2층)

8.3Km 2024-04-19

63, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Duko S.T.Dupont - Shinsegae Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (듀코 신세게(백)본점 듀퐁)

8.3Km 2024-04-16

6F Shinsegae Department Store Main Branch, 63, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Deoksugung Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (덕수궁 왕궁수문장교대의식)

8.3Km 2024-11-28

99, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-737-6444

Deoksugung Palace has held a guard changing ceremony since 1996 after thorough historical research by leading historians. The ceremony, which is held in front of Daehanmun Gate of Deoksugung Palace, is a tradition similar to the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace and offers a rare opportunity to experience royal culture. The royal gate is opened and closed at pre-determined times, and the gatekeepers in charge of guard duty and patrols hold a shift ceremony three times a day.

The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is a highly recommended event for tourists. It is held three times a day, with each ceremony following the same procedure and lasts for forty minutes to an hour, and the ceremony is free of charge. There are no ceremonies on Mondays as well as on severely cold or hot days.

As the ceremony begins, the changing of the guards commences replete with traditional musical instruments, and exchanges a password for verification. An eight-minute guard ceremony ensues, followed by a seven-minute change ceremony, and finally a patrol that completes the ceremony. The procedure takes a dramatic turn when 18 guards in six official positions beat a drum and bellow some orders.

The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is a great opportunity to experience a rare traditional scene. The guards’ splendid costumes, with their brilliant primary colors, are a pleasure to view. Once the ceremony is over, visitors can take pictures with the gatekeepers.

Seoul Former Russian Legation (서울 구 러시아공사관)

8.3Km 2020-06-18

21-18, Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3396-5882

The Russian Legation was built in a Renaissance style in 1890. Russian architect, A. J. Scredin Sabatine designed the structure. In 1895, during the Joseon dynasty, the Eulmisabyeon Incident took place as a show of force by the Japanese.

Empress Myeongseong-hwanghu was emerging as a strong figure in Korea at a time when a power struggle between Japan, China, Russia, and other powers were taking place. Japanese Minister, Miura Goro saw her as a threat and ordered her assassination. After hearing news of the Empress’s assassination, King Gojong and the Crown Prince sought refuge in the Russian Embassy for one year.

After 1945, the Soviet Union took over the embassy until it was almost completely destroyed by a fire during the Korean War [1950~1953]. The only remaining parts of the building are the tower and basement areas. The building was restored to its current condition in 1973 and is now enjoyed by many as a public park.

Baekdu Hanu Gopchang (백두한우곱창)

8.3Km 2021-03-29

291, Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3662-3015

Gopchang (tripe) is a popular Korean dish with stir-fried pig intestines and vegetables. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled beef small intestine.

Heojun Museum (허준박물관)

8.3Km 2021-08-13

87, Heojun-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3661-8686

The Heojun Museum opened in honor of the academic accomplishments and charitable deeds of the renowned medical scientist, Heojun of the Joseon dynasty. Located next to Heojun Neighborhood Park, the museum collects and displays Heojun related materials.

Chojun Textile & Quilt Art Museum (초전섬유ㆍ퀼트박물관)

8.3Km 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.

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