Area Attractions

N Seoul Tower stands proudly as the first tower landmark in Seoul. Rising to a height of 236.7 meters, it is situated on Namsan Mountain, which has an altitude of 243 meters. The combined elevation of 480 meters has earned it the reputation of being the premier tower in the Far East. N Seoul Tower consists of a part where CJ Foodville began leasing in 2005 and the Seoul Tower Plaza, which was opened to the public for the first time in 40 years.
Constructed in 1969 as Korea's first tower for TV and radio broadcasts to the capital, N Seoul Tower has become a renowned cultural landmark, representing the city.

'Namdaemun Market is Korea's largest comprehensive market, offering an extensive array of essential products for daily life. You can find textile goods including children’s, women’s, and men’s clothing, kitchenware, gift items, folk art, local specialties, food, imported goods, disposable items, accessories, and more. Namdaemun Market has the most diverse selection of items in Korea, but its greatest advantage is that it offers high-quality products at affordable prices. This is because, despite their small scale, each shop operates as an autonomous entity that produces and sells its own products, thus creating a direct producer-to-consumer distribution structure.

Established in 1998, Namsangol Hanok Village is situated on the former Capital Defense Command site on the northern slope of Namsan Mountain. It welcomes both locals and tourists and includes five traditional hanok buildings, an arts center, the Cheonwugak pavilion, traditional gardens, Seoul Namsan Gugakdang (a traditional music hall), and the new Seoul Millennium Time Capsule Square, spread across a total area of 79,934 m². It offers various experiences around the theme of traditional Korean culture, set in the bustling urban landscape. The creek and pavilion are decorated in traditional landscaping styles along the periphery of Namsan, while a wide selection of vibrant flowers enhances the scenic beauty.

Myeongdong Cathedral, the seat of the bishop of the Archdiocese of Seoul, is the birthplace of the Korean Catholic Church community, the representative place of worship for Korean Catholics, and the final resting place for the remains of martyred saints. It is the first Gothic-style monument in Korea and is designated Historic Site No. 258. The construction of Myeongdong Cathedral began in 1894 and was completed in 1898, making it the first brick church in Korea built in the classic Gothic style. During the military regime, it became widely recognized as a center for the pro-democracy struggle. The cathedral’s crypt is a holy place where the remains of martyrs such as Bishop Imbert, Father Maubant and Father Chastan are interred.

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