Hyanggyo was a national educational institution established in the provinces, serving both to enshrine and perform rites for Confucian sages and to educate students. It was rebuilt soon after burning down in 1400, and after destruction again during the Imjin War, it was reconstructed in 1599 (Seonjo 32) near present-day Dalseong Park. In 1605, it was relocated to Gyodong and the Myeongnyundang was reconstructed; in 1932, it moved to its current location. Existing buildings include Daeseongjeon, Myeongnyundang, Dongjae, Seojae, Munmyo, and Sammun. Within the Hyanggyo are fortress construction and repair monuments of Daeguseong, as well as memorial tablets for past Gyeongsangdo governors, magistrates, and county chiefs. During the Joseon Dynasty, it received land, books, and slaves from the state, with instructors teaching 30 students, but after the Gabo Reform and the introduction of a new school system, its educational role ended. Spring and autumn seokjeon rites are held, and offerings are made on the first and fifteenth of each lunar month.
Namsan-dong Catholic Town in Daegu, preserving over 100 years of history, is the birthplace of Catholicism in Daegu. It includes Daegu Catholic University Justin Campus, Daegu Catholic Archdiocese Office, clergy cemetery, Virgin Mary Hall, Gyeseon-dong Cathedral, and the Sisters of the Charters of Saint Paul. Among lush forests, French-style red brick buildings create an exotic atmosphere, attracting pilgrims and tourists alike. Especially in front of the Virgin Mary Hall, modeled after the Lourdes grotto in France in 1918, it is always crowded with people praying.
Bongsan Culture Street is a 600-meter cultural art street created from the 'Media Sky (Media Sky) - Bongsan Sky' sculpture in front of Banwoldang Station Exit 9 on Daegu Metro Line 2 to Bongsan Five-way Intersection. It is densely packed with art-related shops such as galleries, antique art stores, antiquarian bookstores, and art supply stores, and is compared to Insadong in Daegu. In the mid-1980s, when it first started as an art-related cultural street, it mainly focused on selling artworks, art materials, and framing services, but now various works are exhibited and sold. As various galleries have opened, works by prominent local artists representing Daegu are exhibited frequently, providing opportunities to see diverse art pieces. The sculptures on the street serve as photo zones. The Bongsan Culture Center, built in 2004, hosts various exhibitions and performances, satisfying Daegu citizens' cultural and artistic desires. Every April, the Bongsan Craft Design Exhibition is held, and in October, the Bongsan Art Festival takes place. Nearby attractions include Jung-gu alley tour, Dongseong-ro, and Kim Kwang-seok Repainting Road. Installations and large human sculptures at the beginning and end of Bongsan Culture Street make it easy to find from afar.
Bongsan Culture Street is a landmark culture & arts place in Daegu. The street, which stretches all the way from Daegu Hakwon to Bongsan Yukgeori (six-way intersection), has over 20 galleries of various sizes.
It was 1991 when the small alley with several art galleries started to turn into a breeding ground for culture and the arts. Soon after, the street was officially designated ‘Bongsan Culture Street’ and subsequently, the roads were neatly paved, artistic street lamps were installed, and streetside gardens were created. With the opening of Bongsan Culture Center and Cultural House for Teens, the street became increasingly frequently by citizens, not just professional artists.
At Bongsan Culture Street, artwork os on display throughout the year and every October (when the Bongsan Art Festival is held) the whole street is filled with artistic passion.
Bangogae Muchimhoe Alley is a food street boasting a long history since the early 1960s. It is one of Daegu's 10 famous flavors and is currently included in the city tour course. Muchimhoe is made by mixing boiled squid, sea snails, fresh radish strips, and water parsley with spicy red pepper paste, resulting in a soft and chewy texture. The harmony of the pungent spicy and sweet-and-sour flavors is highly addictive. It pairs wonderfully with jjaecheop soup, which is served as a side dish.
Keunjang-gil Bedding Specialty Street is a street near Seomun Market where about 70 companies dealing in blankets, pillows, and textile products are concentrated. This area began forming about 30 years ago as bedding wholesale and retail stores gradually appeared. Seomun Market, which has existed since the mid-Joseon Dynasty, was one of the three major markets nationwide and remains Daegu's leading market. Recently, a night market opened here, offering even more attractions and food. About 27% (578 companies) of Korea's bedding manufacturers are in Daegu, producing 50-60% of all bedding products distributed nationwide, including OEM. At the center of this industry is Keunjang-gil Bedding Specialty Street, selling high-quality bedding products at reasonable prices to citizens and actively supplying goods nationwide. It is conveniently located close to cultural and shopping areas such as Seomun Market, Daegu Modern History Street, and Dongseong-ro.
