Ihwa Mural Village, Art neighborhood on Mount Naksan in Seoul, South Korea.
The village contains numerous murals and metal sculptures adorning walls, staircases, and buildings across its hillside residential streets.
The Ministry of Culture initiated the Art in City Project in 2006 to transform this declining neighborhood into an artistic district with 70 artists contributing.
Local residents and visiting artists collaborate to maintain the balance between artistic expression and residential life through established community guidelines.
Visitors can reach the village by taking Seoul Metro Line 4 to Hyehwa Station, Exit 2, followed by a 12-minute walk through Daehak-ro streets.
Two major murals on steep staircases were removed in 2016 when residents painted over them to address concerns about excessive tourism impact.
GPS coordinates: 37.57775,127.00468
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:05
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