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Jeongdok Public Library
정독도서관
Library · Jongno-gu
A campus-style library on the Bukchon hillside. A healing spot where you can picnic on garden benches among spring cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
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Nearby in Jongno-gu
Seoul Museum of Education
FreeMuseum · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Free museum inside Jeongdok Public Library. Traces education history from the Joseon era to today; pairs well with a Bukchon walk.
Baek In-je House
FreeHistoric site · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Gahoe Minhwa Museum
FreeMuseum · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Opened in 2002, the museum collects and exhibits minhwa folk paintings that capture the lives and wishes of ordinary people.
Myeongin Museum
₩3,000Museum · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
In Bukchon, Jongno-gu, the Myeongin Museum displays masks from around the world.
World Jewellery Museum
₩10,000Museum · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Ornaments are humankind's oldest companion, found wherever civilisation flourished. As early as 40,000 years ago our ancestors used animal hides, teeth and bones taken from the hunt.
Art Sonje Center
₩10,000Art gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
Located in Sogyeok-dong across from Gyeongbokgung Palace, Art Sonje Center plays a central role in the art scene alongside nearby Insa-dong.
Other librarys in Seoul
Seoul Metropolitan Library
FreeJung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
A landmark right in front of Seoul Plaza. Known for its stepped bookshelves and glass-walled plaza views, with a rooftop and cafe for a break.
Starfield Library
FreeGangnam-gu · Samseong Stn. (Line 2), Bongeunsa Stn. (Line 9)
Famous for its 13m-high shelves, this is a photo hotspot inside COEX Mall. Ideal escape from summer heat and winter cold, with plenty of seating.
Namsan Library
FreeYongsan-gu · Myeongdong Stn. / Hoehyeon Stn. (Line 4)
A library atop a stairway on the slopes of Namsan. Read a book, then walk straight on to Namsan Park and N Seoul Tower on a free route.
Jongno Library
FreeJongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
On the edge of Sajik Park and Inwangsan. Read, then stroll the park; pair it with Gyeongbokgung for a full day.
Seongdong District Library
FreeSeongdong-gu · Haengdang Stn. (Line 5)
A quiet neighbourhood library on a hill in Haengdang-dong. A free climate-controlled rest stop between Seongsu and Seoul Forest outings.