Ewha Womans University, Seoul

Name: Ewha Womans University
Address: 52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03760, South Korea
Telephone: +82 2-3277-3152

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Ewha Womans University is a private women's university in Seoul founded in 1886 by Mary F. Scranton under Emperor Gojong. It was the first university founded in South Korea. Currently, Ewha is the world's largest female educational institute and one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea. ()

Local name: 이화여자대학교 Established: 1886 (138 years ago)Coordinates: 37°33'47"N, 126°56'49"E

Address

52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu서대문구 (신촌동)Seoul 03760 South Korea

Contact

+82 2-3277-3152

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Ewha Womans University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Seodaemun Independence Park, Seodaemun Prison, Independence Gate, Yakhyeon Catholic Church.

0.9 miNE
Park
Seodaemun Independence Park, Seoul
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seoul, Seodaemun Independence Park stands as a testament to South Korea's enduring spirit and its people's quest for freedom. The park, which is located in the Seodaemun-gu district, is a place of historical significance and a symbol of the...
0.9 miNE
Prison history museum in 1908 jail
Seodaemun Prison, Seoul
24 min walk • Seodaemun Prison stands as a stark reminder of Korea's tumultuous history and its struggle for independence. Located in the bustling city of Seoul, this former prison now serves as a museum, shedding light on the dark days of Japanese colonial rule.
1 miNE
Historical place
Independence Gate, Seoul
25 min walk • Dongnimmun Gate is a memorial gate located in Seoul, South Korea. The gate was built following the First Sino-Japanese War to inspire a spirit of independence away from Korea's previous status as a Chinese tributary state, which was declared by the Treaty of Shimonoseki. It was designed by Soh Jaipil, a Korean political activist.
1.2 miE
Church
Yakhyeon Catholic Church, Seoul
30 min walk • Yakhyeon Catholic Church is historic church of the Jungnim-dong, Jung District, Seoul. The parish is a part of the Archdiocese of Seoul. The official name is church of St. Joseph.
0.6 miN
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Bongwonsa, Seoul
16 min walk • Bongwon Temple is a South Korean Buddhist temple in Bongwon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, near Yonsei University. Situated to the northeast of the university on the hillside of Ahn Mountain, this is the head temple of the Taego Order of Korean Buddhism.
1.1 miNW
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Seodaemun Museum of Natural History, Seoul
28 min walk • Seodaemun Museum of Natural History is a first public museum of natural history in South Korea, located in a metropolitan area, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. It was founded in 2003 and operated by Seodaemun-gu Administration.
1.2 miE
Museum
Gyeonggyojang, Seoul
31 min walk • Gyeonggyojang is a Japanese home built in Korea under Japanese rule located Jongno-gu, Seoul. From November 4, 1945 to 1949, it was Kim Gu's private residence and official residence, the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, and the headquarters of Korea Independence Party.
~400 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Samsung Hall, Seoul
2 min walk • The Centennial Memorial Samsung Hall was completed in commemoration of Korea University's centennial. It houses a digital library and a number of national treasure-level properties of the Korea University Museum. The building was completed on a site of 21,000m².
1.2 miSE
Neighbourhood
Jungnim-dong, Seoul
30 min walk • Jungnim-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jung-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
0.9 miW
Temple
Seoul Korea Temple, Seoul
24 min walk • The Seoul Korea Temple is the 37th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
0.6 miW
Universities and schools
Yonsei University, Seoul
15 min walk • Yonsei University is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea. As a member of the "SKY" universities, Yonsei University is deemed one of the three most prestigious institutions in the country.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ewha Womans University?

Nearby attractions include Samsung Hall, Seoul (2 min walk), Korean VLBI Network, Seoul (6 min walk), Bugahyeon-dong, Seoul (11 min walk), Yonsei University, Seoul (15 min walk).

How to get to Ewha Womans University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ewha Womans University:

Metro

Sinchon • Lines: G·j (9 min walk)
신촌 • Lines: G·j (10 min walk)

Bus

Sinchongicha Station • Lines: 5713 (11 min walk)
Sinchon Station Subway Line 2 • Lines: 5713 (16 min walk)