The Execution Rock
The Execution Rock is a memorial in Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Gyeonggi. The Execution Rock is situated nearby to Jeoldusan Martyrs‘ Shrine, as well as near the church 한국순교성인시성기념교육관.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Jeoldusan Martyrs‘ Shrine and Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery.
Jeoldusan Martyrs‘ Shrine
Photo: Matthew smith 254, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Jeoldu-san is a rocky promontory overlooking the Han River in the district of Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea. A public memorial shrine is located at a historic ferry landing next to Yanghwajin Foreigners' Cemetery.
Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery
Cemetery
Photo: Matthew smith 254, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery, also known as the Hapjeong-dong International Cemetery, is a cemetery overlooking the Han River in the district of Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea. Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery is situated 260 metres northwest of The Execution Rock.
Dangsan-cheolgyo
Bridge
Photo: Neothinker, Public domain.
The Dangsan Railway Bridge is a railway bridge that crosses the Han River in Seoul. It is used exclusively by Seoul Subway Line 2. Immediately on the south side of the bridge is Dangsan Station in Yeongdeungpo District, which is on an elevated platform. Dangsan-cheolgyo is situated 530 metres southwest of The Execution Rock.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hapjeong-dong and Hongdae Street.
Hapjeong-dong
Quarter
Photo: 안우석, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Hapjeong-dong is a dong of Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea.
Hongdae Street
Neighborhood
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Hongdae is a neighborhood in Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea, near Hongik University, after which it is named. The neighborhood is known for its urban arts and indie music culture, local shops, clubs, cafés and entertainment.
Changjeon-dong
Quarter
Changjeon-dong is a legal dong of Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea. It was merged with Sangsu-dong into Seogang-dong in January 2007.
The Execution Rock
- Type: Memorial
- Category: historic site
- Location: Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Gyeonggi, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.54454° or 37° 32′ 40″ northLongitude
126.91214° or 126° 54′ 44″ eastOpen location code
8Q98GWV6+RVOpenStreetMap ID
node 13715516083OpenStreetMap feature
historic=memorial
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In Other Languages
“The Execution Rock” goes by many names.
- Korean: “형구돌”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Jeoldusan Martyrs‘ Shrine Museum and 한국순교성인시성기념교육관.
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