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Gwangjang-dong, Seoul

#354 among attractions in Seoul

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Alternative names: Area: 0.92 mi²Coordinates: 37°32'44"N, 127°6'15"E
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광진구 (광장동)Seoul South Korea

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Gwangjang-dong – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jamsil Railway Bridge, Olympic Bridge, Cheonho Bridge, Pungnaptoseong.

  • jamsil railway bridge seoul1.2 miS
    Bridge

    Jamsil Railway Bridge, Seoul

    32 min walk • The Jamsil Railway Bridge crosses the Han River in South Korea and connects the districts of Gangbyeon Station and Jamsillaru Station. The bridge was completed in 1979.

  • olympic bridge seoul0.8 miS
    Bridge

    Olympic Bridge, Seoul

    21 min walk • Olympic Bridge or Grand Olympic Bridge is a bridge over the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. The bridge links the Gwangjin and Songpa districts.

  • cheonho bridge seoul0.5 miSE
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    Cheonho Bridge, Seoul

    12 min walk • The Cheonho Bridge crosses the Han River in South Korea and connects the districts of Gangdong-gu and Gwangjin-gu. The bridge was completed on July 5, 1976.

  • pungnaptoseong seoul1.3 miSE
    Archaeological site

    Pungnaptoseong, Seoul

    33 min walk • Earthen Fortification in Pungnap-dong, Seoul is a flat earthen wall built at the edge of the Han River in Korea. It has a circumference of 3.5 km. It is located in modern-day Pungnap-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul. It used to be included in the neighboring city of Gwangju.

  • gwangjin bridge seoul0.5 miE
    Bridge

    Gwangjin Bridge, Seoul

    13 min walk • The Gwangjin Bridge crosses the Han River in South Korea and connects the districts of Gwangjin-gu and Gangdong-gu. The original bridge was completed in 1936, but because of deteriorating conditions, it was rebuilt and reopened in November 2003.

  • achasanseong seoul0.7 miN
    Archaeological site

    Achasanseong, Seoul

    19 min walk • Achasanseong Fortress is an earthen mountain fortress of the Korean Three Kingdoms period. Originally built by Baekje, it was occupied in turn by each of the Three Kingdoms.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gwangjang-dong?

Nearby attractions include Cheonho Bridge, Seoul (12 min walk), Gwangjin Bridge, Seoul (13 min walk), Achasanseong, Seoul (19 min walk), Olympic Bridge, Seoul (21 min walk).

How to get to Gwangjang-dong by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gwangjang-dong:

Metro
  • 광나루 • Lines: 5 (2 min walk)
  • 아차산 • Lines: 5 (23 min walk)

Bus
  • 광진청소년수련관 • Lines: 13, 13-2, 9304 (2 min walk)
  • 광나루역.극동아파트 • Lines: 13, 13-2, 9304 (5 min walk)

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