Namhyeon-dong, Seoul

#380 among attractions in Seoul

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Namhyeon or Namhyeon-dong is a statutory division of Gwanak District, Seoul, South Korea. Its name means "southern mountain pass". It is named because there was main mountain pass to pass over Mt. Gwanak in the past. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.26 mi²Coordinates: 37°28'0"N, 126°58'59"E

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관악구 (남현동)Seoul South Korea

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

Nearby attractions include: Arts Center, Gwanaksan, Seoul National University Museum of Art, Seoul National Cemetery.

1.8 miNE
Theater, Art museum, Concerts and shows
Arts Center, Seoul
47 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Seoul, South Korea, the Seoul Arts Center stands as a premier destination for theatre aficionados and cultural enthusiasts alike. This illustrious venue, known for its diverse range of performances and artistic displays, is a testament...
1.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gwanaksan, Seoul
49 min walk • Gwanaksan, a majestic mountain located in the bustling city of Seoul, South Korea, offers an urban escape to nature enthusiasts and hikers. Rising to an elevation of 629 meters, Gwanaksan is not only a prominent natural landmark but also a popular recreational...
1.8 miW
Museum, Art museum
Seoul National University Museum of Art, Seoul
47 min walk • The Seoul National University Museum of Art is a museum in Seoul National University.
2.3 miN
Cemetery
Seoul National Cemetery, Seoul
59 min walk • The Seoul National Cemetery is located in Dongjak-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, South Korea. The cemetery is reserved for Korean veterans, including those who died in the Korean independence movement, Korean War, and Vietnam War. Four South Korean presidents are buried in the cemetery.
1.8 miW
Museum, Library
Kyujanggak, Seoul
47 min walk • The Kyujanggak, also known as Gyujanggak, was the royal library of the Joseon Dynasty. It was founded in 1776 by order of King Jeongjo of Joseon, at which time it was located on the grounds of Changdeokgung Palace.
1.8 miW
Universities and schools
Seoul National University, Seoul
46 min walk • Seoul National University is a national research university located in Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the flagship Korean national universities. Founded in 1946, Seoul National University is considered the most prestigious university in South Korea.
2.4 miNE
Library
National Library of Korea, Seoul
61 min walk • The National Library of Korea is located in Seoul, South Korea and was established in 1945. It houses over 10 million volumes, including over 1,134,000 foreign books and some of the National Treasures of South Korea.
2.1 miSE
Museum
Korea Racing Authority Equine Museum, Gwacheon
53 min walk • The Korea Racing Authority Equine Museum is a horse museum in Gwacheon, South Korea. Established on September 13, 1988, to complement Equestrian at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, it has over 50,000 visitors annually in a variety of audiences, ranging from the elderly to children.
2.2 miNE
Neighbourhood
Seocho-dong, Seoul
56 min walk • Seocho-dong is a dong, or neighborhood of the greater Gangnam area Seocho-gu district of the South Korean city of Seoul. Seocho-dong is divided into 4 different dong which are Seocho 1-dong, 2-dong, 3-dong and 4-dong. The main street is Teheranno.
2.3 miSE
Museum
Gwacheon National Science Museum, Gwacheon
58 min walk • Gwacheon National Science Museum is a national museum in Gwacheon, South Korea. It opened in 2008.
1.3 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Seonbawi Museum of Art, Gwacheon
35 min walk • The Seonbawi Museum of Art is an art museum in Gwacheon, South Korea.