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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.
Seoul City Hall is a governmental building for the Seoul Metropolitan Government in South Korea, in charge of the administrative affairs of Seoul. It is located in Taepyeongno, Jung District, at the heart of Seoul. It is connected to City Hall Station on Seoul Subway Line 1, with access to Seoul Subway Line 2 from the same station. In front of the current city hall is the old city hall building, now Seoul Metropolitan Library, and Seoul Plaza.
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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.
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.
한국 금융사 박물관
It is a space where you can see Korea's financial development.
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.
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.