Insa-dong
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Insa-dong () is a dong, or neighborhood, in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. Its main street is Insadong-gil, which is connected to a number of alleys that lead deeper into the district, with modern galleries and tea shops. Historically, it was the largest market for antiques and artwork in Korea.
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It sits within the topics Culture of Seoul, Neighborhoods of Jongno District and Shopping districts and streets in South Korea.
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Wikidata facts
- Country
- South Korea
- Located in
- Jongno District
- Image
- Insa-dong.jpg
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- Commons category
- Insadong
- Commons gallery
- Insadong
- Revised Romanization
- Insadong
- McCune–Reischauer romanization
- Insadong
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Encyclopedic overview
12 sectionsContents
- History
- Sights
- Other attractions
- Information centers
- Transport
- Gallery
- See also
- References
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Further reading
- External links
Insa-dong () is a dong, or neighborhood, in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. Its main street is Insadong-gil, which is connected to a number of alleys that lead deeper into the district, with modern galleries and tea shops. Historically, it was the largest market for antiques and artwork in Korea.
Stretching across 12.7 hectares (or 31.4 acres), the district is bordered by Gwanhun-dong to the north, Nagwon-dong to the east, and Jongno 2-ga and Jeokseon-dong to the south, and Gongpyeong-dong to the west.
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