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This stream has been restored to a verdant tourist attraction after long being covered by a busy freeway. You can walk many kilometers along its path through the very center of Seoul. Be cautious during the rainy day, because it may be flooded.
Cheonggyecheon is a 10.9-kilometre-long (6.8 mi) stream and public space in downtown Seoul, South Korea. A natural stream sourced from the Suseongdong Valley in Inwangsan, it was historically maintained as part of Seoul's early sewerage until the mid-20th century, when post-Korean War rapid economic development and deteriorating conditions prompted the filling of the stream with concrete and the construction of an elevated freeway, the Cheonggye Expressway, in its place. In 2003, the city government began an urban renewal project to remove the expressway and restore the stream, which was completed in 2005 at a cost of over ₩386 billion.
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한국 금융사 박물관
It is a space where you can see Korea's financial development.
대한성공회 서울 주교좌 성당
A central cathedral of the Diocese of Seoul. It was first built in 1920s and has a blended architecture of neo romanesque style with Korean traditional components.
서울시청사
The old city hall was built under Japanese rule and it was renovated to a public library. In back of the old hall, the huge new city hall was built. In the basement, there is Citizen Hall, where musical performances and exhibitions are held for citizens. City Hall Square, in front of the hall, is open to public and political demonstrations. Every winter, Ice rink opens at the Square.
덕수궁, 德壽宮
Deoksu Palace vividly contrasts with the other nearby palaces like Changdeok Palace. Built during the mid-15th century, the architecture of the buildings inside are heavily influenced by Western designs. Hence, you will see a fusion of Korean and Western architecture. The stone-wall narrow way around the palace is a beautiful and famous path for the lovers, although there was a myth that they would break up when they visit, because the Family court, which people go to get divorced, was located near here. You can go now since it moved to Seocho-gu.
국립현대미술관 덕수궁관
Various artworks are displayed differently from time to time. You have to pay an additional exhibition admission fee in addition to the entrance fee to Deoksugung Palace.
서울시립미술관
Renovated from an old court building, it mainly exhibits contemporary art works. You can see installments and video arts as well as paintings and sculptures. A cafe is with a souvenir shop on the first floor.