World Cup Fountain, Seoul

Name: World Cup Fountain
Address: Seoul, South Korea
Telephone: +82 2 300 5501 2

#221 among attractions in Seoul

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The World Cup Fountain was a fountain built to commemorate the 2002 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by South Korea and Japan. The World Cup Fountain is located in the Han River in Seoul, South Korea, between the World Cup Stadium and Seonyudo Park. The fountain jets water at a height of 202 metres, a symbolic gesture to the year the FIFA World Cup was held in Seoul. The fountain is taller than the Gateway Geyser, or the fountain in Fountain Hills, Arizona or the Port Fountain in Karachi, Pakistan. For comparison, the Washington Monument in Washington D.C. is 169 meters tall. ()

Local name: 월드컵 분수대 Coordinates: 37°32'54"N, 126°53'31"E

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영등포구 (양평2동)Seoul South Korea

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+82 2 300 5501 2

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World Cup Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yanghwa Bridge, Mokdong Stadium, Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery, World Cup Bridge.

0.7 miSE
Bridge
Yanghwa Bridge, Seoul
19 min walk • The Yanghwa Bridge is an eight lane bridge spanning the Han River in Seoul. The bridge connects Mapo-gu on the north side of the river to Yeongdeungpo-gu on the south side of the river.
1.3 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Mokdong Stadium, Seoul
34 min walk • The Mokdong Stadium is a South Korean sports complex located in Mok-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul. It consists of a multi-purpose stadium, a baseball stadium, and an artificial ice rink. It was opened on 14 November 1989. The main stadium hosted K League football matches from 1996 to 2001.
1.1 miE
Park, Cemetery, Parking
Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery, Seoul
27 min walk • Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery, also known as the Hapjeong-dong International Cemetery, is a cemetery overlooking the Han River in the district of Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
0.7 miNW
Bridge
World Cup Bridge, Seoul
17 min walk • The World Cup Bridge is a bridge under construction that is planned to cross the Han River in South Korea and connect Mapo District and Yeongdeungpo District.
1 miSE
Bridge
Dangsan Railway Bridge, Seoul
26 min walk • The Dangsan Railway Bridge crosses the Han River in Seoul. It is used exclusively by Seoul Subway Line 2. Immediately on the south side of the bridge is Dangsan Station in Yeongdeungpo-gu, which is on an elevated platform.
1.1 miE
Church, Museum
Jeoldu-san, Seoul
29 min walk • Jeoldu-san is a rocky promontory overlooking the Han River in the district of Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
~1340 ftN
Bridge
Seongsan Bridge, Seoul
7 min walk • The Seongsan Bridge is the 12th bridge that crosses the Han River in South Korea and connects the districts of Mapo District and Yeongdeungpo District. The bridge was completed in 1980.
0.8 miE
Neighbourhood
Hapjeong-dong, Seoul
20 min walk • Hapjeong-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of the Mapo-gu district in Seoul, South Korea.
0.8 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Yongwang mountain, Seoul
20 min walk • Yongwang mountain is a mountain in Seoul Yangcheon District Mok-dong, South Korea. Its height is 78 metres, and it is also called umji mountain.
1.4 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Baseball
Mokdong Ice Rink, Seoul
36 min walk • Mokdong Baseball Stadium is a stadium located in Seoul, South Korea. The stadium was the home of the Nexen Heroes of the Korea Baseball Organization between 2008 and 2015. The stadium is part of the Mokdong Sports Complex.
1 miW
Neighbourhood
Yeomchang-dong, Seoul
25 min walk • Yeomchang-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Gangseo-gu in Seoul, South Korea.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to World Cup Fountain?

Nearby attractions include Seongsan Bridge, Seoul (7 min walk), World Cup Bridge, Seoul (17 min walk), Yanghwa Bridge, Seoul (19 min walk), Yongwang mountain, Seoul (20 min walk).

How to get to World Cup Fountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to World Cup Fountain:

Metro

Sinmokdong • Lines: 9 (15 min walk)
Seonyudo • Lines: 9 (19 min walk)

Bus

새서울의원 • Lines: 7011, 마포16 (22 min walk)
Mangwonjeong Entrance • Lines: 7011 (23 min walk)