Maebongsan
Maebongsan is a forest in Hannam-dong, Yongsan, Seoul, Gyeonggi. Maebongsan is situated nearby to the quarter Hannam-dong, as well as near Oksu-dong.- Type: Forest
- Description: mountain in south korea
- Also known as: “Maebong Mountain”
Places of Interest
Highlights include National Museum of Korea and Namsan.
National Museum of Korea
Museum
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The National Museum of Korea is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea. Since its establishment in 1945, the museum has been committed to various studies and research activities in the fields of archaeology, history, and art, continuously developing a variety of exhibitions and education programs.
Namsan
Peak
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Namsan is a 270-metre-high peak in Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. It was also known as Mongmyeoksan in the past. It offers some hiking, picnic areas and views of downtown Seoul's skyline.
Seoul Central Mosque
Mosque
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The Seoul Central Mosque is a mosque opened in 1976 in Itaewon, Seoul, South Korea. It is located in Hannam-dong, Yongsan District. It holds lectures in English, Arabic, and Korean.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Jung and Gangnam-Seocho.
Jung
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Jung is in Seoul, constituting the southern half of the historic core of Seoul, along with Jongno. Jung is busier than its tranquil neighbor, with hundreds of offices buildings and endless streets of frantic shopping, but scattered among the hustle and bustle are more historic gems.
Gangnam-Seocho
Gangnam and Seocho are districts in Seoul. Gangnam and Seocho are the bustling centers of modern Seoul, which is famous for their luxurious shopping, vibrant night views, and major business headquarters.
Jongno
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Jongno is in Seoul, and constitutes the northern half of the historic core of Seoul, along with Jung, the southern half. As the soul of Seoul, Jongno is home to a plethora of beautiful Joseon Dynasty palaces, shrines, temples, parks, historic neighborhoods, and other traditional sights.
Maebongsan
- Category: mountain
- Location: Hannam-dong, Yongsan, Seoul, Gyeonggi, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.542° or 37° 32′ 31″ northLongitude
127.0075° or 127° 0′ 27″ eastOpen location code
8Q99G2R5+R2OpenStreetMap ID
way 774744422OpenStreetMap feature
natural=woodWikidata ID
Q16164341
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Japanese to Korean—“Maebongsan” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “メボン山”
- Japanese: “鷹峰山”
- Korean: “Maebongsan”
- Korean: “매봉산”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Hannam-dong and Oksu-dong.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Embassy of the Republic of Iran and Maebong.
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