G-line Book Street
Gyeongui Line Book Street is a book-themed street created on the abandoned Gyeongui Line railway site at Hongdae Complex Station to revive the book culture of the Jeongjo era in the late 18th century, when governance through books was pursued, and to provide citizens with a complex cultural space centered on books. It serves as a starting point where visitors to Gyeongui Line Book Street can share wisdom for healthy living through the great value of books, realize their dreams, and enhance the added value of Mapo's publishing industry.
Gyeongui Line Book Street is a book-themed street created on the abandoned Gyeongui Line railway site at Hongdae Complex Station to revive the book culture of the Jeongjo era in the late 18th century, when governance through books was pursued, and to provide citizens with a complex cultural space centered on books. It was completed in October 2016 with the hope that visitors to Gyeongui Line Book Street will share wisdom for healthy living through the great value of individual books, realize their dreams, and serve as a starting point to enhance the added value of Mapo's publishing industry.
Operating
- ParkingNo
- Open hours11:00~20:00
- Closed days매주 월요일
- Reservation requiredUnknown
- Walk-in allowedUnknown
Payment
- Card paymentNo
- Foreign cardUnknown
- Cash onlyUnknown
Languages
- KoreanYes
- EnglishYes
- JapaneseYes
- Simplified ChineseYes
- Multilingual signageUnknown
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessUnknown
- Stroller accessUnknown
- Accessible restroomYes
- Accessible parkingYes
- ElevatorUnknown
Location
서울특별시 마포구 와우산로37길 35
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