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Chang Myon House in Myeongnyun-dong, Seoul
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Historic site · Jongno-gu
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Source: tour.jongno.go.kr
Nearby in Jongno-gu
Han Moo-sook Literary Museum
FreeMuseum · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Straw and Plants Museum
₩5,000Museum · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
Collects and displays everyday implements woven and plaited from straw and grasses. Straw-and-grass culture was created by farming people out of the needs of daily life. Egg holders plaited strand by strand from straw
Olympic Memorial National Sports Center
₩5,500Sports facility · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Public indoor pool in Jongno-gu. Adult pool (25 m) with 6 lanes plus a children's pool. Open swim 5,500 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Hanyang City Wall Hyehwa-dong Exhibition and Information Center
FreeMuseum · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
The former residence of the Seoul mayor in Hyehwa-dong, remodelled and reopened as an exhibition and information center on the Hanyang City Wall.
Seoul Theater Center
FreeCulture space · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
A Daehangno space with a theater archive, exhibitions and a lounge, where you can browse theater materials or simply relax. Right next to Hyehwa Station.
Catholic University of Korea Museum of Liturgy
FreeMuseum · Hansung Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Founded in May 1989 to foster a correct understanding and transmission of Korean traditional thought and to redefine the historical mission of the Catholic Church in Korea.
Other historic sites in Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Free if eligibleJongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3) Exit 5
Joseon's foremost royal palace. Free on the last Wednesday of the month or in hanbok. The changing of the guard ceremony (10:00 and 14:00) is always free.
Changdeokgung Palace
Free if eligibleJongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3) Exit 3
A UNESCO World Heritage site famed for autumn foliage. Free entry applies to the main palace only; the Secret Garden requires a separate booking.
Changgyeonggung Palace
Free if eligibleJongno-gu · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4) Exit 4
A palace with a Grand Greenhouse and the Chundangji pond. Linked internally to Changdeokgung, and beautifully lit during night openings.
Deoksugung Palace
Free if eligibleJung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2) Exit 2
A downtown palace where Seokjojeon sits alongside traditional halls. Open until 9pm, it's popular for evening strolls and the stone wall road; the changing of the guard is free.
Jongmyo Shrine
Free if eligibleJongno-gu · Jongno 3-ga Stn. (Lines 1, 3, 5) Exit 11
A World Heritage shrine housing the spirit tablets of Joseon kings and queens, with a meditative path through dense woods. Self-guided visits on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays are the most relaxed.