Gyeongbokgung Palace
Go through Gwanghwamun and let the courtyards set the pace. The palace is a different experience in daylight and after dark.
Culture Seoul
A long-established Hongdae supply shop for anyone who prefers sketchbooks, pigments and tools to ordinary souvenirs.
Its connection with the area's art students and working artists makes browsing part of the neighbourhood experience. Check the shop's current floor layout and hours if you are looking for a particular material.
Practical details last checked 24 Sept 2026
1st and 2nd floors, Seogyo Plaza, 20 Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
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1st and 2nd floors, Seogyo Plaza, 20 Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Open location in Maps (opens in a new tab)Go through Gwanghwamun and let the courtyards set the pace. The palace is a different experience in daylight and after dark.
A contemporary art stop beside the palace, with enough space to make one exhibition the centre of your afternoon.
Korean antiquities and contemporary ideas share a hillside address. Make the collection or a special exhibition your starting point.
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