A charming traditional café with tiled roof in a Seoul street setting.Culture · Hidden gem

Unhyeongung

운현궁

Jongno, Seoul · 서울

The home of the regent Heungseon Daewongun, where King Gojong grew up — a set of low tiled buildings around three courtyards, a minute from Anguk station.

Why it’s worth it

Free, central, and almost never busy, which makes it the best hanbok-photo location in Jongno if you do not want to queue at a palace.

CategoryCulture
AreaJongno
Hours09:00–18:00 · closed Monday
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