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Samjeondo Monument
삼전도비
Historic site · Songpa-gu
A historic site marking the painful history of the Manchu invasion of 1636. Combine it with a walk around Seokchon Lake and a look at Lotte Tower.
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Nearby in Songpa-gu
Songpanaru Neighborhood Park (Seokchon Lake)
FreePark · Seokchon Gobun Stn. (Line 9)
The Jamsil flats north of today's Seokchon Lake were once the Han River, with a ferry landing south of Seoho. Over time silt built up into an artificial island, splitting the river into the Songpa and Sincheon channels, which ran from below Gwangjin Bridge past present-day Seokchon Lake to Jamsil Baseball Stadium.
Seokchon Lake (Songpanaru Park)
FreePark · Jamsil Stn. (Lines 2, 8)
A city lake famous for spring cherry blossoms and autumn foliage. The 2.5 km loop walk and night views of Lotte Tower are free.
Seoul Nori Madang
FreeCulture space · Jamsil Stn. (Lines 2, 8)
A circular open-air stage on the west lake of Seokchon Lake, hosting free traditional folk performances such as Songpa Sandae Noli.
Dolmari Library
FreeLibrary · Seokchon Stn. (Lines 8, 9)
Public library in Songpa-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Kyobo Book Centre Jamsil Branch
FreeCulture space · Jamsil Stn. (Lines 2, 8)
A large bookshop connected directly to Jamsil Station. Browse books and stationery for free in a heated and air-conditioned reading space.
Korea Advertising Museum
FreeMuseum · Jamsil Stn. (Lines 2, 8)
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.