Jeonju Jeondong Catholic Cathedral (전주전동성당)
4.0Km 2024-05-27
51 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
Jeondong Catholic Cathedral in Jeonju was built in honor of Roman Catholic martyrs of the Joseon dynasty on the very same spot the martyrs lost their lives. The land was purchased by French Priest Baudenet in 1891 (28th year of King Gojong), but construction of the church did not begin until 1908. Construction was completed in 1914, a time during which Korea was under Japanese rule. Though originally built just outside of Pungnammun Gate, the site of the martyrs, the church was later moved to its current location for expansion.
The first Romanesque building in the Honam region, Jeondong Catholic Cathedral is made of gray and red bricks and bears a striking resemblance to the Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul, also designed by Priest Poinel. Not only considered one of the most beautiful Catholic churches in Korea, some even go so far as to say it is one of the most beautiful structures in all of Korea, citing the church’s unique combination of Byzantine and Romanesque architectural styles. The rectangular building is topped with three Byzantine bell towers (to the right, center, and left) and boasts arched ceilings, several of which meet in the form of a cross.
It is interesting to note that some of the bricks used in construction of the church were made using materials from the Jeonjueupseong Walled Town, which was torn down by the Japanese. It is also said that the cornerstone of the church came from a wall of Jeonjueupseong Walled Town near Pungnammun Gate.
Gyeonggijeon Shrine (경기전)
4.1Km 2025-10-23
44 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
A registered Historic Site, Gyeonggijeon Shrine was founded in 1410 and holds the portrait of King Tae-jo, the founder of the Joseon dynasty. The shrine was originally given the name Eoyongjeon, but was changed to its current name in 1442, the 24th year of King Sejong the Great. The structure was partially destroyed during the Imjin War (1592-1598), and was restored in 1614. Gyeonggijeon Shrine is beloved by the locals and tourists for its elegance and the lush tree groves in the middle of the city.
Jeonju Hanok Village Traditional Performance Parade (한옥마을전통연희 퍼레이드-노상놀이야)
4.1Km 2025-04-24
44 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-236-1577
The Jeonju Hanok Village Traditional Performance Parade is packed with various street performances, allowing visitors to experience Jeonju’s folk culture on the streets. During the parade, visitors can witness Jeonju Gijeopnori, a representative traditional performance of Jeonju, Madang-nori, a traditional performance featuring dance, music, and storytelling through various forms, or sing along to folk labor songs.
Jeonju Crafts Exhibition Hall (전주공예품전시관)
4.2Km 2024-05-28
15 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-281-1610
Jeonju Crafts Exhibition Hall promotes the beauty of traditional Korean crafts, and is made up of a Craft Hall, Special Exhibition Hall, and Experience Hall, Visitors can see traditional art works from master artisans as well as creative works from up-and-coming artists and designers. Visitors can also create their own handcrafted items in one of their many programs.
Namu Sotbab (나무솥밥)
4.2Km 2024-04-07
13-2, Sinbok 6-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-507-1408-7832
Namu Sotbab featured in TV show MBC's Buy & Live Season 3 offers visitors healthy meals straight from nature. The restaurant specializes in various tofu meals using the chef's special receipe with over 10 years of sotbab cooking.
Doldol Pie (돌돌파이)
4.2Km 2024-04-07
27-5 , Sinbok 6-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
Doldol Pie is a meat pie specialty store selling traditional Australian pies and Korean-style pies. Their signature menu is the royal galbi pie, a combination of the original Australian meat pie and Korean galbi jjim (braised galbi), a dish that inspired the head chef Yoon into making this menu when he was working as the chef in a Korean embassy in Australia. The original meat pie is another recommended menu at this store.
Seohak Art Village Library (서학예술마을도서관)
4.2Km 2024-04-06
12-1 Seohak-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
Seohak Art Village Library opened June 2022 in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do. The library consists of nearly 1,000 books, making it rather small. However, the library makes up for its size with pretty decorations, making visitors want to stay longer. The library is located in an old building that was previously a cafe and gallery, so the library feels more like a book cafe.
Veteran Kalguksu (베테랑칼국수)
4.2Km 2025-10-28
135 Gyeonggijeon-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
Veteran Kalguksu, located in Jeonju Hanok Village, has been operating since 1977, attesting to the great taste of their broth, made using sesame, meal, and eggs. The noodles are also cut much thinner than other restaurants, while maintaining their chewy texture. Another popular menu at the restaurant is their kongguksu.
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The restaurant was a favorite spot for the cast of the drama “Twenty Five Twenty One.” Lead actress Kim Tae-ri, who played Na Hee-do, even visited for breakfast during her vlog shoots. She drew attention for enthusiastically finishing a bowl of noodles down to the last strand. Nearby is the private rental house “2521,” which was featured as Hee-do’s home in the drama, making it worth visiting after enjoying a meal at the restaurant.
Baram Yakgwa (바람약과)
4.2Km 2024-04-07
23-1, Sinbok 6-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-507-1418-9931
Baram Yakgwa was a collaboration project between Jeonju-si and Glow Seoul in the TV show MBC's Buy & Live Season 3 to form a yakgwa specialty shop featuring 16 different types of yakgwa. From real pumpkin yakgwa to Jeonju Egg Yakgwa to Iksan Purple Sweet Potato Yakgwa, the honey cookie goes perfectly with tea, egg coffee or butter coffee.
Song Song Gong Jak So - Jeonju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (송송공작소 전주점)
4.2Km 2024-04-22
21, Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do
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