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Asian Culture Center

국립아시아문화전당 · 동구

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A government organization in Gwangju, South Korea.

History & cultureBY TELLBY

Contents

10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Asia Culture Center

    Welcome, observant traveler, to the profound and multifaceted grounds of the Asia Culture Center, officially known in Korean as Gwangnim Asia Munhwa Jeondang. As an architectural historian and your dedicated guide, I am…

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  2. 2O-il-pal Minju Gwangjang (May 18 Democracy Square)

    As we step into the expansive perimeter of the O-il-pal Minju Gwangjang, or the May 18 Democracy Square, I invite you to pause and absorb the sheer magnitude of this historical canvas. It is entirely crucial to recognize that the…

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  3. 3Minju Pyeonghwa Gyoryuwon (Democratic Peace Exchange)

    We now stand in quiet reverence before the Minju Pyeonghwa Gyoryuwon, officially known in English as the Democratic Peace Exchange. Historically, this pristine, brilliant white edifice functioned as the main administrative…

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  4. 4Gwangju Eupseong Yuhuh (Gwangju Walled Town Relics)

    As we shift our focus from twentieth-century architecture, we find ourselves standing before the Gwangju Eupseong Yuhuh, the venerable relics of the Gwangju Walled Town. Designated as a highly significant cultural property in…

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  5. 5Asia Munhwa Gwangjang (Asia Culture Square)

    Prepare yourself for a dramatic, deeply intentional shift in architectural perspective as we descend gracefully into the Asia Munhwa Gwangjang, or the Asia Culture Square. You will immediately notice that we are not utilizing…

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  6. 6Munhwa Jeongbowon (Culture Information Center)

    Welcome to the highly serene, intellectually stimulating interior of the Munhwa Jeongbowon, universally known as the Culture Information Center. As we step through the heavy glass doors, the acoustic environment shifts instantly…

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  7. 7Munhwa Changjowon (Culture Creation Center)

    We have now arrived at the immensely expansive Munhwa Changjowon, known in English as the Culture Creation Center. The sheer, overwhelming scale of these massive, cavernous exhibition halls is designed specifically to accommodate…

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  8. 8Haneul Madang (Sky Yard)

    As we finally ascend from the subterranean depths and emerge into the bright, open air, we find ourselves standing upon the magnificent Haneul Madang, accurately translated as the Sky Yard. This beautifully landscaped, rolling…

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  9. 9Asia Culture Center

    We finally ascend back to the surface level, emerging into the breathtaking expanse of the Haneul Madang, affectionately known as the Sky Garden. This gently sloping, vast grassy hill is arguably the most beloved outdoor space in…

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  10. 10Closing

    As our comprehensive intellectual journey through the magnificent Asia Culture Center draws to its natural, highly satisfying conclusion, it is absolutely essential that we take a final moment to deeply synthesize the profound…

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What is Asian Culture Center?

Asian Culture Center is a place in 동구 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location동구
TypeHeritage
Story sections10
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates35.1472, 126.9207
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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