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평강성서유물박물관
Museum · Guro-gu
"That which has been is what will be, and that which is done is what will be done..."
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Gaeungsan Park
FreePark · Oryu-dong Stn. (Line 1)
The land around Gaeung Village, near Gaebong-dong and Oryu-dong, dips inward, and bullets were said to swerve past it in every war - hence the village name and the name of the mountain. In the Oryu-dong and Gaebong areas of Seoul
Hangdong Railway Trail
FreePark · Cheonwang Stn. (Line 7)
An atmospheric walking path along a disused line where trains once ran. 4.5km of track, best combined with Pureun Arboretum.
Oryu Overpass Underpass Badminton Courts
₩2,000Sports facility · Onsu Stn. (Line 7)
Outdoor badminton courts in Guro-gu, with 10 courts.
Onsu Urban Nature Park
FreePark · Oryu-dong Stn. (Line 1)
Lying across Yangcheon-gu and Guro-gu in southwest Seoul and bordering Bucheon in Gyeonggi-do, it is very easy to reach, with the Gyeongin national road to the south, Nambusunhwan-ro to the east and the Gyeongin Expressway to the north. It was designated a park in 1971
Gaebong Library
FreeLibrary · Gaebong Stn. (Line 1)
Public library in Guro-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gocheok Open Library
FreeLibrary · Gaebong Stn. (Line 1)
Public library in Guro-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
National Museum of Korea
Partly freeYongsan-gu · Ichon Stn. (Line 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Korea's largest museum, with all permanent galleries free. The spacious lobby and Reflecting Pond garden are good for a rest, and Wednesday and Saturday evening openings are quieter.
National Folk Museum of Korea
FreeJongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. / Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
A free museum of Korean daily life. The outdoor Memory Street and children's museum make it great for families.
Seoul Museum of History
FreeJongno-gu · Gwanghwamun Stn. / Seodaemun Stn. (Line 5)
A free museum on Seoul's transformation from the Joseon era to the present. The old Tram No. 381 outside is a photo favourite.
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
FreeJongno-gu · Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5) Exit 2
A free modern history museum facing Gwanghwamun Square. Insider tip: the rooftop viewpoint takes in Gyeongbokgung and the square at a glance.
Postage Stamp Museum
FreeJung-gu · Euljiro 1-ga Stn. (Line 2) Exit 6, Myeongdong Stn. (Line 4) Exit 5
A compact free museum on the history of stamps. In the middle of Myeong-dong, so it's a handy escape from the heat or cold.