Seodaemun District, Seoul

Name: Seodaemun District
Address: Seoul, South Korea

#316 among attractions in Seoul

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Seodaemun District is one of the 25 districts of Seoul, South Korea. ()

Alternative names: Area: 6.8 mi²Coordinates: 37°34'45"N, 126°56'12"E

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서대문구 (연희동)Seoul South Korea

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Seodaemun District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Seodaemun Independence Park, Seodaemun Prison, Inwangsan, Bongwonsa.

1.1 miE
Park
Seodaemun Independence Park, Seoul
29 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...
1.1 miE
Prison history museum in 1908 jail
Seodaemun Prison, Seoul
29 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.
1.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Inwangsan, Seoul
32 min walk • Inwangsan is a mountain with a height of 338 meters, located in Jongno-gu and Hongje-dong, Seodaemun-gu, central areas of Seoul, South Korea. The name literally means "mountain of generous king" in Korean.
0.8 miSE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Bongwonsa, Seoul
21 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.
~1000 ftSE
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Seodaemun Museum of Natural History, Seoul
5 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.
1.3 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Samsung Hall, Seoul
34 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
Universities and schools
Ewha Womans University, Seoul
32 min walk • 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.
1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Baengnyeonsan, Seoul
26 min walk • Baengnyeonsan is a mountain in Seoul, South Korea, lying on the border between Eunpyeong-gu and Seodaemun-gu. It has an elevation of 216 m.
0.7 miW
Universities and schools
Myongji University, Seoul
19 min walk • Myongji University is a private, Christian university founded in 1948 in South Korea. It provides higher education in the fields of engineering, sciences and humanities.
1.6 miSE
Neighbourhood
Chunghyeon-dong, Seoul
41 min walk • Chunghyeon-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seodaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
1.2 miE
Neighbourhood
Muak-dong, Seoul
31 min walk • Muak-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jongno-gu in Seoul, South Korea.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Seodaemun District?

Nearby attractions include Seodaemun Museum of Natural History, Seoul (5 min walk), Bongwon-dong, Seoul (19 min walk), Yeonhui-dong, Seoul (19 min walk), Myongji University, Seoul (19 min walk).

How to get to Seodaemun District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Seodaemun District:

Bus

Seodaemun Office • Lines: 7720 (3 min walk)

Metro

Hongje • Lines: 3 (20 min walk)
Muakjae • Lines: 3 (20 min walk)