Dongdaemun History Museum 1398

Dongdaemun History Museum 1398 is a museum in Sindang-dong, Jung, Seoul, Gyeonggi which is located on 을지로. Dongdaemun History Museum 1398 is situated nearby to Seoul City Wall, as well as near the shopping center DDP fashion mall.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Dongdaemun and Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (DDP).

Dongdaemun

City gate

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Heunginjimun, a.k.a. Dongdaemun, is one of The Eight Gates of Seoul in the Seoul City Wall, a prominent landmark in central Seoul, South Korea. The Korean name "Dongdaemun" means "Great East Gate," and it was so named because it was the major eastern gate in the wall that surrounded Seoul during the Joseon period. Dongdaemun is situated 480 metres north of Dongdaemun History Museum 1398.

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (DDP)

Metro station

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Dongdaemun History & Culture Park station is a station on Line 2, Line 4 and Line 5 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. It is named for the nearby Dongdaemun History & Culture Park. Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (DDP) is situated 360 metres southwest of Dongdaemun History Museum 1398.

Dongdaemun

Metro station

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Dongdaemun station station is a station on Line 1 and Line 4 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. Sometimes called Dong Station, it is named after one of the Four Great Gates of the circular wall surrounding ancient Seoul, and is situated on the eastern end of Jongno. Dongdaemun is situated 420 metres northwest of Dongdaemun History Museum 1398.