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Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
Dongdaemun History and Culture Park sprawls across 65,232 square metres on the eastern side of the DDP, serving as a cultural hub for Seoul's historical heritage. Excavations from the former stadium site have yielded over 1,000 artefacts now on display, spanning from the Joseon dynasty to the 20th century. The park connects a green corridor from Naksan to Namsan, incorporating remnants of Seoul's fortress walls alongside contemporary museum facilities. What to see here is a layered narrative of the city's past, thoughtfully integrated into a modern public space.
Art Hall
Art Hall is a spacious, column-free white venue located within the DDP, designed to host diverse events and exhibitions with flexibility. Its clean architecture makes it an ideal space for showcasing design, content and performances to an international audience. Art Hall 1 is notable for having the highest ceiling of any DDP facility, allowing for ambitious large-scale installations and presentations.
Galería Yigansumun
The Yigansumun Exhibition Hall sits within the Dongdaemun Design Plaza and takes its name from an ancient Joseon-era drainage system. This multipurpose venue hosts a rotating programme of design exhibitions, performances and events. It's worth a visit if you're exploring the plaza's contemporary architecture and cultural offerings in Seoul.
Dongdaemun History Museum 1396
Housed within the Dongdaemun History and Culture Park on the east side of the DDP complex, this museum preserves archaeological finds unearthed during construction. The collection focuses on Hanyang, the Joseon dynasty capital, featuring remnants of city walls, military and administrative structures, alongside artefacts from the Japanese occupation period. Following a complete reopening in August 2020, the museum incorporates augmented reality technology, video displays and excavation plans etched into the floor to enhance your visit. What to see includes rare pottery, weapons and daily objects spanning centuries of Seoul's history.
Galería MUN
Galería MUN is a 400 m² exhibition space housed within the Dongdaemun Design Plaza complex in Seoul. Dedicated to showcasing contemporary design, it offers visitors an opportunity to see what to see in terms of cutting-edge Korean and international design installations and displays. The gallery operates as part of the wider plaza, a landmark of modern architecture and cultural programming.
- 1.Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- 2.Art Hall
- 3.Galería Yigansumun
- 4.Dongdaemun History Museum 1396
- 5.Galería MUN
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