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Three Free Rooftop Spots in Seoul
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2024. 7. 2. 08:34
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Three Free Rooftop Spots in Seoul with Spectacular Views
Seoul Library Sky Garden, Jeongdong Observatory, Seoul Craft Museum
Among the social networking services (SNS) channels of Seoul City, Instagram (@seoul_official) uploads content every Friday called 'Free and Hip Seoul! (PICK by Seoul City Instagram Manager)' . This content shares good information about events taking place in Seoul on the weekends with citizens and introduces Seoul's cultural and artistic programs, tourism, and hidden attractions that are inexpensive or free of charge, considering the budget of the MZ generation. As of June, Seoul City's Instagram has about 500,000 followers, so its influence is considerable. Starting with 'Hot New Spots in Seoul to Enjoy for Free'
on Friday, May 24, which introduced the Seoul International Garden Expo, Runner's Station, Hangang University Song Festival, Seoul Drum Festival, and Seoul World City Culture Festival , it has continued with 'Reasons to Visit the Hangang River This Weekend', 'Hidden Free Rooftops in Downtown Seoul', 'Hip Outdoor Reading Spots in Seoul', 'Hot New Products! Hot Places! Introduced 'Hangang Swimming Pool and Water Park' , etc.
on Friday, May 24, which introduced the Seoul International Garden Expo, Runner's Station, Hangang University Song Festival, Seoul Drum Festival, and Seoul World City Culture Festival , it has continued with 'Reasons to Visit the Hangang River This Weekend', 'Hidden Free Rooftops in Downtown Seoul', 'Hip Outdoor Reading Spots in Seoul', 'Hot New Products! Hot Places! Introduced 'Hangang Swimming Pool and Water Park' , etc.
Deoksugung Palace area seen from Jeongdong Observatory ©Jo Song-yeon
Among the contents introduced so far, 'Hidden Seoul City Center Free Rooftop' which introduced famous places received a hot response from citizens with over 2,400 'Likes'. Looking at the comments on Instagram etc., it was full of citizens' expectations for hidden famous places such as 'nearby office workers' famous places that they want to hide'.
'Hidden Seoul City Center Free Rooftop' introduced five famous places in the Seoul metropolitan area, namely ▴Jeongdong Observatory ▴National Jeongdong Theater Cecil Maru ▴Seoul Library Sky Garden ▴Rooftop of the National Museum of Korean History ▴Rooftop of the Seoul Museum of Craft . Except for the National Jeongdong Theater and the National Museum of Korean History, three of these are buildings operated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Last weekend, I visited the Jeongdong Observatory, Seoul Library Sky Garden, and Seoul Museum of Craft Rooftop selected by the Seoul Metropolitan Government Instagram manager.
'Hidden Seoul City Center Free Rooftop' introduced five famous places in the Seoul metropolitan area, namely ▴Jeongdong Observatory ▴National Jeongdong Theater Cecil Maru ▴Seoul Library Sky Garden ▴Rooftop of the National Museum of Korean History ▴Rooftop of the Seoul Museum of Craft . Except for the National Jeongdong Theater and the National Museum of Korean History, three of these are buildings operated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Last weekend, I visited the Jeongdong Observatory, Seoul Library Sky Garden, and Seoul Museum of Craft Rooftop selected by the Seoul Metropolitan Government Instagram manager.
Seoul Library, renovated from the old Seoul Metropolitan Government building ©Jo Song-yeon
① Seoul Library Sky Garden
Seoul Library Sky Garden refers to the rooftop of the 5th floor of the Seoul Library, a building that was formerly used as the Seoul Metropolitan Government Building . On the 5th floor of the Seoul Library, there is a space where the Seoul Metropolitan Government Building’s architectural structure and architectural structures are briefly exhibited along with the Sky Garden. It is also a good place to look at the history, architectural style, and architectural structures of the building.
If you go out through the connected door, you will come across the Seoul Library Sky Garden rooftop garden. The Sky Garden has the advantage of overlooking Seoul Plaza and the Gwanghwamun area , and you can take in Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Plaza, Sungnyemun, Namsan Tower, Bukaksan, and Bukhansan at a glance. It is also well known as a photo location, and is a well-known spot for photographers.
If you go out through the connected door, you will come across the Seoul Library Sky Garden rooftop garden. The Sky Garden has the advantage of overlooking Seoul Plaza and the Gwanghwamun area , and you can take in Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Plaza, Sungnyemun, Namsan Tower, Bukaksan, and Bukhansan at a glance. It is also well known as a photo location, and is a well-known spot for photographers.
Seoul Plaza seen from the Sky Garden of Seoul Library ©Jo Song-yeon
A small garden was created in the Sky Garden of the Seoul Library. ©Jo Song-yeon
The day before, due to the rain, the 'Seoul Plaza for Reading Books' was canceled, so the deserted Seoul Plaza and the Deoksugung Daehanmun Gate where the Deoksugung Royal Guard Changing Ceremony was held were clearly visible. And perhaps thanks to the effect of introducing the 'Hidden Seoul City Free Rooftop'? I was able to meet foreign tourists. They were taking pictures of Seoul Plaza, Namsan, and the Gwanghwamun area. Thanks to Seoul City's Instagram, I have a feeling that this will no longer be a hidden attraction but a tourist attraction.
Foreign tourists taking pictures at the Sky Garden of Seoul Library ©Jo Song-yeon
② Jeongdong Observatory & Cafe Attic
The next place we visited was Jeongdong Observatory . Jeongdong Observatory is a space built on the 13th floor of the first building of the Seoul Metropolitan Government Building, Seosomun . The special thing about Jeongdong Observatory is that it is built indoors. Through the wide-open windows made of floor-to-ceiling windows, you can see Deoksugung Palace and Seoul Plaza.
A guide to viewing the Jeongdong Observatory is attached. ©Jo Song-yeon
When you get off the 13th floor by taking the dedicated elevator, you will see 'Cafe Attic' . The price range is 3,000 won for an Americano and no more than 5,000 won for other drinks and lattes. It is one of the many observatory cafes in Seoul, but the prices are quite cheap. Also, if you bring your own tumbler, you can get a 500 won discount.
From the Jeongdong Observatory, you can literally look down on Jeongdong. When you look down at Deoksugung Palace and Jeongdong-gil from the height of the 13th floor, you can see the beautiful Deoksugung Junghwajeon and Seokjojeon at a glance , which will leave you speechless . On a clear day, the harmony of the blue sky and white clouds is especially beautiful, and Deoksugung Palace looks even more beautiful among the forest of tall buildings.
From the Jeongdong Observatory, you can literally look down on Jeongdong. When you look down at Deoksugung Palace and Jeongdong-gil from the height of the 13th floor, you can see the beautiful Deoksugung Junghwajeon and Seokjojeon at a glance , which will leave you speechless . On a clear day, the harmony of the blue sky and white clouds is especially beautiful, and Deoksugung Palace looks even more beautiful among the forest of tall buildings.
Citizens taking pictures at Jeongdong Observatory ©Jo Song-yeon
Jeongdong Observatory Photo Zone ©Jo Song-yeon
In the past, during the COVID-19 pandemic, you had to make a reservation to go to Jeongdong Observatory, which had a limited number of people per time slot, but now anyone can visit. It is a great place to enjoy a cup of coffee while looking at the beautiful scenery of Seoul City Hall and Deoksugung Palace.
Is this the Seoul City Instagram effect? On a Sunday afternoon, there were so many citizens that there were no seats, and Japanese tourists also exclaimed in admiration while looking at Deoksugung Palace from Jeongdong Observatory.
Is this the Seoul City Instagram effect? On a Sunday afternoon, there were so many citizens that there were no seats, and Japanese tourists also exclaimed in admiration while looking at Deoksugung Palace from Jeongdong Observatory.
Deoksugung Seokjojeon and Junghwajeon area seen from Jeongdong Observatory ©Jo Song-yeon
Seoul Shinmun Building, Seoul City Hall, and Seoul Metropolitan Library seen from Jeongdong Observatory ©Jo Song-yeon
③ Seoul Craft Museum Children's Museum Education Building Rooftop
The last place I visited was the Seoul Craft Museum . The rooftop of the Seoul Craft Museum is located in the 'Seoul Craft Museum Children's Museum' located next to the Seoul Craft Museum. The official name is the Children's Museum Education Building Rooftop , and it is located on the 5th floor of the Children's Museum .
From the rooftop observatory of the Education Building, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding area, including Inwangsan Mountain and Gyeongbokgung Palace. ©Jo Song-yeon
The rooftop of the Seoul Craft Museum has the advantage of overlooking the Open Song-Hyeon Green Space and Inwangsan Mountain . In particular, you can see various flowers at a glance, such as rape blossoms and cosmos at the Open Song-Hyeon Green Space, and currently, you can see various sculptures due to the '2024 Seoul Sculpture Exhibition+'
exhibition. Therefore, you can see the sculptures up close at the Open Song-Hyeon Green Space, walk a little bit, and look at them from the rooftop of the Seoul Craft Museum, and you can see the overall location of the sculptures by looking at them from various angles.
exhibition. Therefore, you can see the sculptures up close at the Open Song-Hyeon Green Space, walk a little bit, and look at them from the rooftop of the Seoul Craft Museum, and you can see the overall location of the sculptures by looking at them from various angles.
Open Song-Hyeon Green Plaza as seen from the rooftop ©Jo Song-Yeon
I was able to feel another charm of Seoul from the three rooftops that were picked by the Seoul City Instagram manager. The Seoul Library Sky Garden offers beautiful views of Seoul Plaza, Jeongdong Observatory offers Deoksugung Palace and Jeongdong-gil, and Seoul Craft Museum offers Open Song-hyeon Green Plaza. Each rooftop offers beautiful views, so I hope you take the time to visit them at least once. In the future, I hope you will follow the official Seoul City Instagram, such as 'Free but Hip Seoul!', which will introduce various cultural and artistic programs and tourist attractions in Seoul, and get various updates.
Seoul Metropolitan Library
○ Location: 110 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
○ Transportation: Exit 5 of City Hall Station on Subway Lines 1 and 2
○ Operating Hours: Tuesday to Friday 09:00 to 21:00, Saturday and Sunday 09:00 to 18:00
○ Closed: Mondays and public holidays
○ Website
○ Inquiries: 02-2133-0300
○ Transportation: Exit 5 of City Hall Station on Subway Lines 1 and 2
○ Operating Hours: Tuesday to Friday 09:00 to 21:00, Saturday and Sunday 09:00 to 18:00
○ Closed: Mondays and public holidays
○ Website
○ Inquiries: 02-2133-0300
Jeongdong Observatory & Cafe Attic
○ Location: 13th floor, Seosomun Building 1, Seoul Metropolitan Government Building, 15 Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
○ Transportation: 186m from Exit 12 of City Hall Station on Subway Lines 1 and 2
○ Operating Hours: Weekdays 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
○ Closed: Public holidays
○ Inquiries: Cafe Attic 02-2133-1125
○ Transportation: 186m from Exit 12 of City Hall Station on Subway Lines 1 and 2
○ Operating Hours: Weekdays 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
○ Closed: Public holidays
○ Inquiries: Cafe Attic 02-2133-1125
Seoul Museum of Crafts
○ Location: 4, Yulgok-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
○ Operating hours: Tuesday-Thursday, Saturday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, Friday 10:00-21:00
○ Closed: Mondays
○ Website
○ Inquiries: 02-6450-7000
○ Operating hours: Tuesday-Thursday, Saturday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, Friday 10:00-21:00
○ Closed: Mondays
○ Website
○ Inquiries: 02-6450-7000
