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Yeonhui Art Space for Writers
연희문학창작촌
Culture space · Seodaemun-gu
Seoul's first creative space dedicated to literature. Four buildings of writing studios plus an outdoor stage, book cafe and garden make it good for both literary events and a stroll.
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Nearby in Seodaemun-gu
Gungdong Park
FreePark · Gajwa Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
A hillside neighbourhood park around San 118, Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu. Ten blocks of the ageing Yeonhui model apartments were demolished to create the park and an indoor gymnasium. The ridge running from Inwangsan to Ansan
Seodaemun Museum of Natural History
₩7,000Museum · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)
The exhibits at the Seodaemun Museum of Natural History are arranged in chronological order.
Hongjecheon Stream Walk
FreeStream & walk · Hongje Stn. (Line 3)
A streamside path following an artificial waterfall and water channels. The waterfall is refreshing in summer, and shaded decking and benches run along the way.
Seodaemun Culture and Sports Center
₩3,500Sports facility · 홍은2동
Public indoor pool in Seodaemun-gu. Adult pool with 6 lanes plus a toddler pool. Open swim 3,500 won per session. There is also a gym. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Seoul Metropolitan Seodaemun Youth Center
CheapSports facility · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)
Municipal youth center in Hongeun-dong, Seodaemun-gu, with a gym where you can play badminton.
Ansan Urban Nature Park
FreeMountain & trail · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)
Rising 295.9 m above sea level, Ansan slants west from Inwangsan, forming the Muakjae pass before rising again. Muakjae, another name for Gilmajae, was also called Moakjae, and when the Joseon dynasty was founded and the capital moved to Hanyang
Other culture spaces in Seoul
Hyundai Card Music Library
Free if eligibleYongsan-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.
Culture Station Seoul 284
FreeJung-gu · Seoul Stn. (Lines 1, 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line) Exit 2
A cultural complex in the restored old Seoul Station building. The Renaissance-style architecture is a sight in itself, with free special exhibitions year-round. In front of Seoul Station.
Oil Tank Culture Park
FreeMapo-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.
Youngpoong Bookstore Jongno
FreeJongno-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.
Hyundai Motorstudio Seoul
FreeGangnam-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.