Area Attractions
Hangdong Railroad
A portion of the Oryu line passing through the Hangdong area of Guro District has been repurposed under a new name called Hangdong Railroad.It is gaining popularity as a pleasant trail for a stroll in the city, along which artwork and a flag stop from the 2015 Hangdong Railroad Art Project can be seen.
[Photo courtesy of Seoul Tourism Archive: archive.visitseoul.net]
[Photo courtesy of Seoul Tourism Archive: archive.visitseoul.net]
Gocheok Sky Dome
The Gocheok Sky Dome, located in Gocheok-dong in Seoul’s Guro District, can accommodate up to 16,744 people and consists of two floors below ground level and four floors above. Its lower part was constructed with reinforced concrete and the roof with hybrid materials.
It is the first multi-purpose retractable roof baseball stadium in Korea built to expand public sports and cultural facilities for holding various sporting and cultural events all year round.
[Photo courtesy of Seoul Facilities Corporation]
It is the first multi-purpose retractable roof baseball stadium in Korea built to expand public sports and cultural facilities for holding various sporting and cultural events all year round.
[Photo courtesy of Seoul Facilities Corporation]
Guro Art Valley Art Theater
With a seating capacity of 579, the Guro Art Valley Art Theater is a multi-purpose cultural space where a variety of shows can be held, including classical or pop concerts, plays, and musicals. It has established itself as a leading art center in western Seoul, providing quality content and striving to foster lively local culture by developing various citizen-focused cultural and artistic education programs.
[Photo courtesy of Guro Cultural Foundation]
[Photo courtesy of Guro Cultural Foundation]