Culture Station Seoul 284

Park · Seoul Station Stn. (Lines 1, 4, Airport Railroad, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

An elevated garden walkway converted from an old overpass, with planters, benches, a foot bath and drinking fountains. Lovely at night, so an evening stroll beats midday.

Park · Seoul Stn. (Lines 1, 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

A park between Seoul Station and Seoul City Hall, remodelled in 2023. Ageing exercise, play and rest facilities were replaced to shed its former gloomy feel, and a variety of trees and flowering plants were planted so visitors can feel the seasons

Historic site · Hoehyeon Stn. (Line 4)

National Treasure No. 1 and the south gate of the Seoul City Wall. Open free of charge up onto the wall, with a changing of the guard ceremony on weekdays.

Park · Chungjeongno Stn. (Lines 2, 5)

Sohn Kee-chung Sports Park was created on the former site of Yangjeong Middle and High School, his alma mater, after the school moved, in honour of his marathon gold medal at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. It opened in September 1987, and in 202...

Museum · Chungjeongno Stn. (Lines 2, 5)

Opened in June 2019, this public museum in Jung-gu, Seoul stands at the crossroads outside Seosomun Gate, the official state execution ground of the Joseon dynasty. Late Joseon period.

Park · Seoul Stn. (Lines 1, 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

Once the execution ground at the crossroads outside Seosomun Gate, where Catholics, Donghak Peasant Revolution leaders, soldiers and other reformist figures were put to death from the 1801 Sinyu Persecution to the 1866 Byeongin Persecution

Yongsan-gu · Hangangjin Stn. (Line 6)

A music library with some 10,000 vinyl records and rare albums. An Itaewon hotspot you can enjoy free with a card or just the DIVE app.

Mapo-gu · World Cup Stadium Stn. (Line 6) Exit 2

A cultural park converted from a former oil storage depot. Unusual walks between the giant tanks, free exhibitions and a lawn, with weekend markets and performances.

Jongno-gu · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1), direct access from Exit 4

A large bookstore directly connected to Jonggak Station. Easy to pair with a Cheonggyecheon walk, with plenty of seating to read out of the heat or cold.

Gangnam-gu · Apgujeong Rodeo Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)

Hyundai and Genesis cars and design on display. Open until 21:00, but closed the first Monday of the month; parking costs extra.

Songpa-gu · Jamsillaru Stn. (Line 2)

Free secondhand book space where the tunnel-like arched shelves holding 130,000 books are the photo spot. Focused on curation and pop-ups.