Gwangju Sightseeing Information
1. Jeonil Building 245
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Formally used as an office building of the Jeonnam Ilbo regional newspaper, the building was designated as a historical site in 2017 as a result of confirmation of the building having been fired upon from a helicopter during the May 18 Democratic Uprising in 1980. The Namdo Tourism Center can also be found in the Jeonil Building 245 – so named for the 245 bullet holes left in the building – which provides useful services to tourists, including Gwangju 360, Namdo virtual reality tours, an art market, and a “make my own travel course” service. In particular, from Jeonil Maru, the building’s rooftop park, visitors can enjoy views of two Gwangju landmarks – the Main Building of Chosun University, along with Mudeung Mountain. You may also enjoy a drink from Café 245 here, too.
∙ Address : 245, Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
∙ Contact : 062-225-0245
∙ Web : www.gjto.or.kr
2. 5G Media Demonstration Experience Center (Space Oji-ne)
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Centered around SK Telecom’s 5G network technology, this space has become an interesting tourist destination where guests can visit every corner of Gwangju by utilizing a variety of content created to show different aspects of the UNESCO Media Arts Creative City Gwangju. The site has also become a must-visit spot in particular for K-pop fans, as through the use of augmented reality, visitors are able to meet their favorite stars.
∙ Address : 7, Cheonbyeonjwq-ro 338beon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju
∙ Contact : 062-670-7452~7
∙ Web : www.gjmp.kr
3. Lee Lee Nam Studio Gallery
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Formerly the Yangnim-dong residence of Pastor Peterson, this building has been remodeled and reborn as a creative studio and complex cultural space with three independent sections, including The Artist’s Studio (Media Art Museum) and a Media Cafeteria. Featuring art ranging from statues to media art, each section’s atmosphere is different, leading to the space having become an attractive tourist destination where one can enjoy exhibitions with a cup of tea or coffee.
∙ Address : 10, Jejung-ro 47beon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju
∙ Contact : 062-655-5030
4. Asia Culture Center
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The Asia Culture Center is one of Gwangju’s unique venues, and features a beautiful ground-level style park based on Gwangju’s themes of light and forest. This venue is the home of both an international art organization and a culture exchange organization – as such, cultural arts and innovative ideas and beliefs from across Asia are combined here to produce new, future-oriented results. Throughout the year, a variety of dynamic exhibitions, performances, classes, festivals, and event programs are held here.
address : 38, Cultural Center-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
∙ Contact : 1899-5566
∙ Web : www.acc.go.kr