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Namdaemun Market (Korean: 남대문시장) is a large traditional market in Seoul, South Korea. It is located next to Namdaemun, the main southern gate to the old city. [1] The market is among the oldest extant markets in Korea, having opened during the Joseon period in 1414. The market's character, location, and size have all changed over time.
It is the location of the Battle of Namdaemun. In the early part of the 20th century, the city walls that surrounded Seoul were demolished to make the traffic system more efficient. [ 8 ] A visit to Seoul by the Crown Prince of Japan prompted the demolition of the walls around Namdaemun, as the prince was deemed to be too exalted to pass ...
It is the closest station to the historical gate of Namdaemun, and also serves the major shopping district of Namdaemun Market. This station is located in Namchang-dong, Jung District, Seoul. [2] [1] [4]
This list is incomplete ; you can help by adding missing items. (February 2015) Major cities in South Korea typically have several traditional markets, each with vendors selling a wide variety of goods including fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, breads, clothing, textiles, handicrafts, souvenirs, and Korean traditional medicinal items. The Korean word for market is sijang and traditional street ...
Locations of the Eight Gates (marks in a circle) The Eight Gates were based roughly in the four cardinal and four intermediate directions of the compass. Of the eight gates, the North, South, East, and West were known as the “Four Great Gates” (사대문), while the Northwest, Northeast, Southeast, and Southwest gates were known as the “Four Small Gates” (사소문).
Namdaemunno (Korean: 남대문로), also known as Namdaemun-ro, is a major thoroughfare in the central districts of Seoul, South Korea and a two-way road consisting of 8 lanes. With a 2 km length and a 40~50m width, Namdaemunno originates at Bosingak in Jongno District and terminates at Seoul Station in Jung District .
'bright neighborhood') is a dong (neighborhood) in Jung District, Seoul, South Korea between Chungmu-ro, Eulji-ro, and Namdaemun-ro. Myeongdong is known for being one of Seoul's main shopping, parade route, and tourism districts. [1] In 2023, it was listed as the ninth most expensive shopping street in the world. [2]
Exit 5: Namdaemun Market, Shinsegae Department Store, Lotte Department Store, Westin Josun Seoul Hotel, Central Post Office Exit 6: Myeongdong Shopping Street , Migliore , Savoy Hotel Exit 7: Savoy Hotel, Myeongdong, Migliore, Cinus