April 25 House of Culture, Pyongyang

Name: April 25 House of Culture
Address: Pyongyang, North Korea

#38 among attractions in Pyongyang

Concerts and shows, Theater

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The April 25 House of Culture is a theatre located in Pyongyang, North Korea. It was built in 1974-1975 to provide a venue for military education, and was originally called the February 8 House of Culture. It is located on Pipha Street in the Moranbong District of Pyongyang. The classically colonnaded building is considered one of the best examples of 1970s socialist monumentality in North Korea, the other being the visually similar Mansudae Art Theatre. ()

Local name: 4.25문화회관 Opened: 7 October 1975 (49 years ago)Coordinates: 39°3'29"N, 125°44'56"E

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April 25 House of Culture – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kaeson Youth Park, Arch of Triumph, Victorious War Museum, Ryomyong Condominium.

0.9 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park
Kaeson Youth Park, Pyongyang
22 min walk • Kaeson Youth Park is an emblematic amusement park situated in the heart of Pyongyang, North Korea. Established in the late 1980s, it has since become a popular recreational destination for both locals and tourists granted access to the country.
0.9 miS
Large triumphal arch built in 1982
Arch of Triumph, Pyongyang
25 min walk • The Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang stands as a monumental testament to North Korea's national pride and revolutionary history. This imposing arch, constructed from white granite, soars to a height of 60 meters, making it one of the largest triumphal arches in the world.
1.2 miSW
Museum
Victorious War Museum, Pyongyang
30 min walk • The Victorious War Museum, also known as the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum, stands as a monumental edifice in the heart of Pyongyang, North Korea. This imposing structure is dedicated to the Korean War, or as it is known in North Korea, the Fatherland...
0.5 miE
Cinema, Nightlife
Ryomyong Condominium, Pyongyang
13 min walk • The Ryomyong Condominium is a striking feature of Pyongyang's skyline, representing North Korea's ambition to modernize its housing capabilities. This expansive building complex, completed in April 2017, is a collection of residential towers, the tallest of which soars...
1.1 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Kim Il-sung Stadium, Pyongyang
28 min walk • Kim Il-sung Stadium, a monumental sports venue located in the heart of Pyongyang, North Korea, stands as a testament to the country's passion for athletic events and mass gatherings. Originally constructed in 1926, the stadium has undergone several renovations, the...
0.8 miSE
Tower
Pyongyang TV Tower, Pyongyang
20 min walk • Pyongyang TV Tower is a free-standing concrete TV tower with an observation deck and a panorama restaurant at a height of 150 metres in Pyongyang, North Korea. The tower stands in Kaeson Park in Moranbong-guyok, north of Kim Il-sung Stadium. The tower broadcasts signals for Korean Central Television.
0.5 miW
Neighbourhood
Sosong-guyok, Pyongyang
13 min walk • Sŏsŏng-guyŏk, or Sosong District, is one of the 18 guyŏk of Pyongyang, North Korea. It is located on the Pot'ong River, west of the Moranbong-guyŏk and south of Hyŏngjesan-guyŏk. It was established January 1958.
0.9 miSE
City, Neighbourhood
Moranbong-guyok, Pyongyang
23 min walk • Moranbong-guyŏk, or the Moranbong District, is one of the 18 guyŏk which constitute the capital city of Pyongyang, North Korea.
1.5 miSE
Island
Rŭngrado, Pyongyang
38 min walk • Rungra Island is an island in Pyongyang, North Korea, located in the middle of the Taedong River. Its total area is 1.3 square kilometres. The Chongryu Bridge on the north side and the Rungra Bridge on the south side connect the island to the rest of Pyongyang. The island is a good place to see some of the Eight Views of Pyongyang.
1.3 miS
Neighbourhood
Moranbong, Pyongyang
34 min walk • Moranbong or Moran Hill forms a park located in central Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. Its 312-foot summit is the location of the Pyongyang TV Tower. There are multiple monumental structures located on Moran Hill. They include the Arch of Triumph, Kim Il-sung Stadium, and Kaeson Revolutionary Site.
1 miE
Universities and schools
Kim Il-sung University, Pyongyang
26 min walk • Kim Il-sung University, founded on 1 October 1946, is the first university built in North Korea. It is located on a 15-hectare campus in Pyongyang, the nation's capital.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to April 25 House of Culture?

Nearby attractions include Sosong-guyok, Pyongyang (13 min walk), Pyongyang TV Tower, Pyongyang (20 min walk), Moranbong-guyok, Pyongyang (23 min walk).

How to get to April 25 House of Culture by public transport?

The nearest stations to April 25 House of Culture:

Metro

Chonu • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Chonsung station • Lines: 2 (10 min walk)

Train

Chonu (6 min walk)
Chonsung station (10 min walk)

Trolleybus

Stop • Lines: 1 (13 min walk)

Tram

Chonsung (19 min walk)
Stop • Lines: 3 (29 min walk)

Bus

서평양 (27 min walk)