Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
Marronnier Park
마로니에공원
Park · Jongno-gu
Marronnier Park occupies the former site of Seoul National University's colleges of liberal arts and law beside Daehangno and covers 5,802㎡. With the arts centre and artworks displayed along the Daehangno street, it has the distinctive atmosphere of a street of dreams, romance and the arts
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Source: parks.seoul.go.kr
Nearby in Jongno-gu
Artists' House
FreeCulture space · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
Inside Marronnier Park, a modern-era building used by the Arts Council Korea as a multipurpose cultural space. The lounge and cafe are good spots for a break.
Arko Art Center
FreeArt gallery · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
Arko Art Center marks its 50th anniversary in 2024.
Library Peach
FreeLibrary · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
Public library in Jongno-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
The Third Time
FreeLibrary · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
Public library in Jongno-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Studio Blue
FreeCulture space · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
A small theater that is comfortable for artists and safe for audiences.
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.
Other parks in Seoul
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