This former site of the Korean Air Force Academy was, in 1986, turned into a park. Boramae, or hawk in English, symbolizes the Air Force. The size of the park is about 360,000 m², and its sports facilities, a small zoo, a pond, and walking paths are well designed. The huge pond, which is 9,000 m², is surrounded by willow trees and benches, and people love to come. The pond is full of cool shades during the summer, and is spectacular when snow falls in the winter.
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약수암
Yaksuam, which was registered as Gwanak No. 2 on September 21, 1988, was founded during the King Sejong's era, but was lost during the Imjin War. The first building was built in 10 years (670 years) in King Munmu, the Silla period, and it became a temple in the winter of 1974.
갤러리 관악
An exhibition space designed to enable local residents to enjoy high quality cultural life in their daily lives. In 2011, the 2nd floor rest area of the ward office building was renovated and opened to realize the city of emotion and culture and art. It is used as an open space for all residents.
샤로수길
The road name refers to a commercial area centered on a one-way alleyway of about 600 m, corresponding to Gwanak-ro 14-gil. It is a two-sided road that leads to Nakseong University (Inheon Elementary School) exiting Seoul National University Exit No.1 and 2 for subway station. The name parodied Garosu-gil located in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, and merged with Garosu-gil after taking the 'sha' of the front gate, which is a symbol of Seoul National University.
호림 박물관
The Horim Museum was opened in Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, based on the relics and funds presented by Horim Yoon Jang-seop. Then, in March 1996, the museum was expanded and built in Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, and reopened in May 1999. There are more than 15,000 relics, 60 of which are designated as national cultural assets (8 national treasures and 52 treasures). It is recognized for its excellence in the variety and quality of its collection.
Contemporary art gallery on the premises of the university. The Museum's main gate was designed by Rem Koolhaas, a famous architect from the Netherlands. Since its reconstruction in 2005, it has been opened with the goal of communication between the university and the community. 3 floors above ground and 3 floors below ground with a total area of 4,486 m², there are no entrances between the spaces so spaces are connected organically. It is a rare open culture space in Korea. There are 250 pieces of artwork and it held various exhibitions.
강감찬 생가
Gang Gam-chan's birthplace, designated as the 3rd monument of Seoul on August 21, 1974, is the home of general Gang Gam-chan (948-1031), who defeated 100,000 troops of Georan. The birthplace was called Nakseongdae because the big star fell from the sky on the day of birth. There is a three-story stone pagoda of the Goryeo Dynasty that tells the location of Nakseongdae. In 1973, during the cleanup of Nakseongdae, the three-story pagoda was moved to the grounds of Nakseongdae Park Anguksa Temple. In the Goryeo Dynasty, the place name was Geumcheon, and a three-storied pagoda was built to signify the birthplace of the general.