The small quiet park in front of the public library is a great spot for viewing cherry blossoms in spring and the yellowing leaves of ginkgo trees in autumn. The library itself holds cultural events and houses over half a million books – the foreign-language section is worth a browse.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby attractions

1. Artsonje Center

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Founded in 1998, Artsonje supports experimental art, runs workshops and has lectures as well as an annual Open Call for new works. Also here is a cafe and…

2. World Jewellery Museum

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The well-lit displays of this private jewellery collection prove that small is beautiful. The pieces were amassed from around the world over three decades…

3. Kukje

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Kukje's two main gallery spaces are found off the main road, behind its restaurant building, which has the running woman sculpture by Jonathan Borofsky on…

4. Hakgojae

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This elegant gallery is easily spotted by the robot sculpture on the roof of its modern section. Entry is via the converted hanok building, which neatly…

5. Another Way of Seeing

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Running a program to support art education and activities for the blind, Another Way of Seeing is a gallery where the thought-provoking exhibitions…

6. MMCA Seoul

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Combining architectural elements from several centuries of Seoul's history, this branch of the city's premier contemporary-art museum is an impressive…

7. Open Air Exhibition

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On the approach to the National Folk Museum is an open-air exhibition of historical buildings and structures including a street of buildings styled as…

8. Simsimheon

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This modern hanok was rebuilt using traditional methods on the site of two older ones to create a home with museum grandeur that gives a rare opportunity…