Samgak-dong, Seoul

#468 among attractions in Seoul

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Samgak-dong is a legal dong, or neighbourhood of the Jung-gu district in Seoul, South Korea and governed by its administrative dong, Myeong-dong. ()

Coordinates: 37°34'6"N, 126°59'2"E

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중구 (명동)Seoul South Korea

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

Nearby attractions include: Sejongno, Jogyesa, Art Center Nabi, Ilmin Museum of Art.

0.5 miNW
Museum, Art gallery
Sejongno, Seoul
13 min walk • Sejongno, a prominent thoroughfare in the heart of Seoul, South Korea, stands as a testament to the country's rich history and modern development. Stretching through the Jongno District, this street is named after King Sejong the Great, a revered ruler known for his...
0.4 miN
Main Buddhist temple and grand main hall
Jogyesa, Seoul
11 min walk • Jogyesa is a serene oasis of calm in the bustling heart of Seoul, South Korea. As the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, it stands as a spiritual center amidst the urban sprawl, offering a glimpse into the country's rich religious heritage.
~1310 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Art Center Nabi, Seoul
7 min walk • Art Center Nabi stands as a beacon of contemporary art and technology in the bustling metropolis of Seoul, South Korea. This innovative museum is dedicated to the convergence of art, technology, and culture, showcasing cutting-edge digital and interactive art that...
~1840 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Ilmin Museum of Art, Seoul
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seoul, the Ilmin Museum of Art stands as a cultural beacon in the bustling cityscape. This contemporary museum, located near Gwanghwamun Square, offers a platform for modern and experimental art, showcasing works from both established...
~1980 ftSW
Square
Seoul Plaza, Seoul
10 min walk • Seoul Plaza is a central plaza located in front of Seoul City Hall at Taepyeongno, Jung-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It was reopened on 1 May 2004, by Seoul Metropolitan Government, with the purpose of providing the public an open space.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Sejong Center, Seoul
13 min walk • Sejong Center for the Performing Arts is the largest arts and cultural complex in Seoul, South Korea. It has an interior area of 53,202m².
0.5 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Bank of Korea Money Museum, Seoul
13 min walk • Bank of Korea Money Museum, is an economics and numismatics museum in Seoul founded by the Bank of Korea in 2001. Its address is 39, Namdaemunno, Jung-gu, Seoul.
0.4 miSE
Gothic-style, 19th-century cathedral
Myeongdong Cathedral, Seoul
10 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception, informally known as Myeongdong Cathedral, is the national cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seoul.
0.4 miW
Church
Seoul Anglican Cathedral, Seoul
12 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin and St Nicholas, Seoul Anglican Cathedral, or simply Seoul Cathedral, is an Anglican cathedral in Seoul, South Korea. It is the mother church of both the Anglican Church of Korea and the Diocese of Seoul.
0.4 miNW
Buddhist architecture, Monuments and statues
Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, Seoul
11 min walk • The statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin is located at the Sejongno, Gwanghwamun Plaza in Seoul, South Korea. It is dedicated to the 16th-century Korean war hero, admiral Yi Sun-sin. It is considered one of Seoul's major landmarks and has been called "one of the most important instances of Korean public art".
~1670 ftNE
Pagoda, Buddhist architecture
Wongaksa Pagoda, Seoul
9 min walk • Wongaksa Pagoda is a twelve metre high ten storey marble pagoda in the center of Seoul, South Korea. It was constructed in 1467 to form part of Wongaksa temple, that King Sejo had founded two years before on the site of an older Goryeo-period temple, Heungbok-sa.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Samgak-dong?

Nearby attractions include K-Style Hub, Seoul (3 min walk), Bosingak, Seoul (3 min walk), Da-dong, Seoul (4 min walk), 31 Building, Seoul (5 min walk).

How to get to Samgak-dong by public transport?

The nearest stations to Samgak-dong:

Bus

Euljiro Entrance Yeokgwanggyo • Lines: 9300, M4101 (3 min walk)
Jongno 2 Ga • Lines: 9300, M4101 (6 min walk)

Metro

Jonggak • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
Euljiro 1-ga • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)

Train

Seoul (31 min walk)