Seoul Former Russian Legation (서울 구 러시아공사관)

4.5Km 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.

Seoul Museum of History (서울역사박물관)

4.5Km 2025-01-17

55 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Seoul Museum of History covers everything about Seoul's history and culture from the prehistoric era to modern times, focusing especially on the Joseon era. The museum aims to raise cultural awareness and build a strong bond within the community by collecting, preserving, researching, and displaying artifacts and materials related to Seoul as well as promoting the city's history and culture to an international audience.

Cheonghakdong Heukyeomso (청학동흑염소)

4.5Km 2021-03-25

356, Yeongdeungpo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-833-3638

This is a place where you can enjoy various black goat dishes that are good for the health. This restaurant's signature menu is goat hot pot. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Ilpum Garden (일품가든)

4.5Km 2021-03-30

109-10, Seosomun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-7295

This is a restaurant where you can taste both shabu-shabu (sliced meat and vegetables boiled in water) and roasted meat. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is shabu-shabu.

CAFÉ BLACK (카페블랙)

4.5Km 2021-03-25

12, Seonyudong, 1-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2633-5115

This is a place where you can enjoy pour over coffee. This restaurant's signature menu is americano. This cafe is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

The Face Shop - Yeongdeungpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (더페이스샵 영등포)

4.5Km 2024-04-18

B843 Gyeongin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Milano - Yeongdeungpo Rotary Underground Shopping Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (밀라노 영등포로터리 지하쇼핑센터)

4.5Km 2024-06-27

Store #16, 843, Gyeongin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu

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Gajeong Sikdang (가정식당)

4.5Km 2021-03-25

118, Yeongdeungpo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2636-6697

It is a place where you can enjoy various Korean side dishes at once. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is homemade-style set menu.

Olive Young - Singil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신길)

4.5Km 2024-04-22

1F, 358, Yeongdeungpo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Jungmyeongjeon Hall (중명전)

4.5Km 2025-01-09

41-11, Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-7525

Located near Deoksugung Palace, Jungmyeongjeon Hall is a red-brick modern Western-style building. It was built in 1899 as the imperial library of the Korean Empire. After Deoksugung Palace caught on fire in 1904, the place became the temporary residence of Emperor Gojong. It also witnessed the tragic part of history in which the infamous Eulsa Treaty (Japan-Korea Protectorate Treaty), an illegal treaty forced by Japan, was signed in 1905. Its exhibition hall serves as a place for historical education.

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