Ttukseom Jabeolle (Observatory Culture Complex)
뚝섬 자벌레(전망문화콤플렉스)
Viewpoint · Gwangjin-gu
A free viewing lounge overlooking the Han River from a 240m cylindrical glass building. River and bridge night views through full-height glass.
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