Ihwa Mural Village
이화마을
Hillside village · Jongno-gu
Address: 서울 종로구 이화장길
Background
Ihwa Mural Village is an area of Ihwa-dong, Seoul near Naksan Park that was revitalized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's public art "Ihwa-dong Naksan Project" in 2006, with paintings and installation art of about 70 artists. It is a popular destination for both locals and international tourists for its murals and scenic setting.
From Wikipedia: Ihwa Mural Village, opening section, lightly shortened. CC BY-SA 4.0
On these walks
- Naksan: Along the City Wall: A hillside neighbourhood of small houses and steps, painted with murals in a 2006 public art project. People still live here: keep voices low and don't go into private yards.