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Places to visit in Mapo-gu
There are plenty of places to visit, from Hongdae and Yeonnam-dong, with their performance venues and cafes, to the Hangang River parks. Browse the alleys, then relax by the water or in a spacious park.
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Places to visit
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Hongdae Special Tourist Zone
The Hongdae area brings together performances, art, cafes, and shops. Explore the main streets and smaller alleys to find a range of shops and cultural spaces.
View on mapHapjeong Station
A transit hub connecting Hongdae, Mangwon, and the Han River. Explore the shops and cafe alleys around the station.
View on mapHongik University Station (Line 2)
The area around the station leads to Hongdae's shopping district and Yeonnam-dong. Depending on which exit you take, you can start your outing on Performance Street or Gyeongui Line Forest Park.
View on mapYeonnam-dong
Small cafes and restaurants fill the residential alleys beside Gyeongui Line Forest Park. Enjoy a park walk and a look around the neighborhood's side streets.
View on mapDigital Media City (DMC)
This part of Sangam-dong is home to broadcasting and media buildings and plazas. Take in the modern streetscape, then continue your walk in a nearby park.
View on mapNanji Hangang Park
A riverside park near where Nanji Stream meets the Han River. Walk or cycle across its broad lawns and riverside paths.
View on mapMangwon Hangang Park
A park that stretches from Mangwon-dong to the Han River. Enjoy a riverside walk or picnic, then visit nearby Mangwon Market and the neighborhood's alleys.
View on mapWorld Cup Park
A former landfill transformed into a park. At Peace Park, Haneul Park, and the other parks, you can find lakes, grasslands, and viewpoints.
View on mapOil Tank Culture Park
This cultural space was created by converting the tanks of a former oil reserve facility. Explore the exhibition tanks and performance spaces.
View on mapSeoul World Cup Stadium
Built for the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea and Japan, this stadium is home to the South Korean national football team and FC Seoul. It is a well-known Sangam venue for matches and performances.
View on mapNanji Stream Park
One of the themed parks in World Cup Park, Nanji Stream Park was created by restoring the area around the Nanji landfill. Walk its wide paths and enjoy the quiet scenery.
View on mapNoeul Park
This themed park in World Cup Park was created on the second landfill site at Nanji. Take a walk across its open hills and park landscape.
View on mapPeace Park
One of the main themed parks in World Cup Park, it is home to Nanji Pond. Walk along the pond and park paths for a restful break.
View on mapGyeongui Line Forest Park
This linear park follows the former Yongsan Line railway and runs through Mapo-gu into Yongsan-gu. Enjoy downtown scenery along its long walking path.
View on mapSt. Nicholas Cathedral, Seoul
Built in 1968, this is the cathedral of the Korean Orthodox Archdiocese. Explore the Byzantine-style church and artifacts from the early days of Korean Orthodoxy.
View on mapMangridan-gil Street
Cafes, restaurants, and select shops line Poeun-ro and nearby alleys in Mangwon-dong. Browse the shops and explore the neighborhood streets.
View on mapSeoul Battleship Park
This naval vessel exhibition park is inside Mangwon Hangang Park. Explore the retired Seoul, a Chamsuri-class patrol boat, and a Dolgorae-class submarine.
View on mapJeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine
This riverside sacred site commemorates the history of Catholic persecution and martyrdom. Walk around Jeoldusan and reflect on the history of Korean Catholicism.
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Scenes of the area
- Performances, cafes, and an afternoon by the river.
- Tanks and stadiums in Sangam
- Nanji's hills and a stroll through the parks
- An old railway line and an Orthodox cathedral
- Mangwon's alleys and Han River scenery