Seoul Yakhyeon Catholic Church (서울 약현성당)

5.4Km 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.

Maehwa Banjeom (매화반점)

5.4Km 2024-03-19

96 Dongil-ro 18-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-498-1939

Maehwa Banjeom offers a fusion of Lamb skewers, lamb chops, and traditional Chinese cuisine. Fresh vegetables and sauces are used daily to prepare dishes upon order. While yangkkochi (lamb skewers) and guobaorou (sweet and sour pork in sweet rice batter) are signature dishes, gaji bokkeum (stir-fried eggplant) and cream saeu (shrimp with cream sauce) are also popular choices. Located within the alley of Lamb Skewers Street, just 300 meters from Exit 5 of Konkuk University Station.

Cartier Maison (까르띠에 메종)

5.4Km 2022-10-26

435, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3440-5500

Opened in September 2008, Cartier Maison is the largest store in Korea offering Cartier collections. It is equipped with a customer service center and an atelier dealing with special orders.

Goti (고티(Goatee))

5.4Km 2021-03-24

242, Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-10-3283-6566

It is a place where you can enjoy Kozel dark draft beer at affordable prices. The best menu at this restaurant is gambas al ajillo (spanish garlic shrimp). This Western dishes restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.

Podo Sikdang (포도식당)

5.4Km 2021-03-18

13, Nonhyeon-ro167-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-514-9252

A Korean BBQ restaurant. The most famous menu is assorted grilled meat. A barbecue specialty restaurant located in Apgujeong-dong, Seoul.

Perbacco (페르바코)

5.4Km 2024-09-11

30 Neungdong-ro 16-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

Perbacco is a Venetian style pub, better known as a chicchetteria. The pub offers lesser-known Italian snack fare from Venice, with their main dish being cicchetti, flat slices of bread piled with various ingredients, usually focusing on seafood.

MyungBo Inc. - Cheongdam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (명보INC 청담)

5.4Km 2024-04-18

828, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Dongnimmun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 독립문)

5.4Km 2024-04-18

99, Songwol-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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buddhasbelly Itaewon(부다스벨리 이태원)

5.4Km 2020-12-24

48 Noksapyeong-daero 40-gil Yongsan-gu Seoul
+82-2-796-9330

It is a Thai food specialty store located in Itaewon. This restaurant's signature menu is som tam. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

Buddha'sbelly (부다스벨리)

5.4Km 2021-03-29

48, Noksapyeong-daero 40-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-796-9330

It is one of the best spots for a blind date in Itaewon. It is a Thai food specialty store located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is som tam.

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