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Seoul Yakhyeon Catholic Church (서울 약현성당)

Seoul Yakhyeon Catholic Church (서울 약현성당)

7.1Km    2020-03-26

447-1, Cheongpa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-362-1891

Yakhyeon Catholic Church was established as a result of Korea gaining religious freedom in the 23rd year of King Gojong’s reign (1886) and the subsequent increase of the Catholic population. In 1891, Myeongdong Cathedral's head priest Doucet laid down the foundation stone in Hap-dong. Coadjutor bishop Coste was in charge of design and construction and the building was eventually completed in 1892. The church was named after "Yakjeonhyeon," or a hill of medicinal herbs. This is because the place where the church is located was once a hilly area covered with medicinal herbs. Later on, Yakjeonhyeon was shortened to Yakhyeon and it became the name of the hilly area between Malli-dong and Seoul Station.

Yakhyeon Catholic Church was the first Western-style church ever built in Korea. It's Gothic architecture features a 12-meter-wide and 32-meter-long cruciform construction with low arched windows and a pointed-arch entrance gate.

Dongsung Sutbulgalbi (동숭숯불갈비)

Dongsung Sutbulgalbi (동숭숯불갈비)

7.1Km    2021-03-18

26, Daehak-ro, 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-741-3451

This is a Korean cuisine located in Daehak-ro, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled spareribs. A restaurant serving charcoal-grilled meat.

Vincent Van Gogh(빈센트 반 고흐)

7.1Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 148 (혜화동)

Uyungmyeongwan Cheonggyecheon Main Store (우육면관청계천점)

Uyungmyeongwan Cheonggyecheon Main Store (우육면관청계천점)

7.1Km    2024-04-19

75-2 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Uyungmyeongwan is a noodle restaurant specializing in uyungmyeon (beef noodle soup) located near Cheonggyecheon Stream. Its flagship dish is the uyungmyeon, which harmonizes tender meat with rich broth. In addition, they also sell freshly made sugyo (Chinese-style boiled mandu) filled with shrimp, pork, and young cabbage daily. Loved by locals and tourists alike for its clean yet flavorful broth and chewy noodles.

SAERAN OPTICAL[Korea Quality]/세란안경[한국관광 품질인증]

SAERAN OPTICAL[Korea Quality]/세란안경[한국관광 품질인증]

7.1Km    2024-06-25

30 , Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-10-8746-2715

Seran Optical Center is a specialty eyewear store on the 1st basement floor of the Lotte Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul, and opened in 1979 along with the Lotte Department Store and Hotel in Myeong-dong. Drawing on long-standing expertise, Seran optometrists offer a 1:1 customer-centered service, providing high-quality glasses and precision processing to suit customers’ lifestyle. There is also post-tax exemption for foreigners, and thorough post-sales support. Featured brands include LINDBERG, Cartier, CHROME HEARTS, and Berlin.

Yeontabal Jongro(연타발 종로)

Yeontabal Jongro(연타발 종로)

7.1Km    2020-11-19

19, Samil-daero, 15-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-720-9263

A restaurant where you can enjoy the highest-quality Korean beef. The most famous menu is grilled Korean beef rib eye steak. A barbecue specialty restaurant located in Jongno, Seoul.

Prada - Lotte Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (프라다 롯데 본점)

Prada - Lotte Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (프라다 롯데 본점)

7.1Km    2024-04-19

30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Gucci - Lotte Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (구찌 롯데 본점)

7.1Km    2024-04-23

1F, 30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Hugo Boss - Lotte Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (휴고보스 롯데 본점)

7.1Km    2024-04-18

5F, 30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Miu Miu - Lotte Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (미우미우 롯데 본점)

7.1Km    2024-04-18

30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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