Daegu Opera House (대구오페라하우스)

Daegu Opera House is the first municipal opera house that opened in Korea. It is equipped with high-tech audio and lighting system, a revolving stage and an audience seats arranged in a horseshoe shape. The exterior of building is also quite exquisite, with a curvy glass roof designed to resemble a grand piano. The opera house holds a wide range of programs that are entertaining and affordable. There are also special performances for international visitors to ensure all who spend a night out at the opera have an enjoyable evening.

– Address : 15, Hoam-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu

※ Presentation Information
– Capacity
1,508 seats (including 16 seats for people with disabilities)

– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-53-666-6000

– Parking
Available (Daegu Samung Changjo Campus Paying Parking Lot)

– Parking Fee
2-Hour free parking for performance audience (register at Information Hall within Promotion Hall)
After 2 hours: 500 won per 15 min

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Usage Fee
Varies by performance

– Operating Hours
Varies by program

– Industry Information
Venue for original performances and the Daegu International Opera Festival

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Daegu Concert House (Formerly Daegu Citizens’ Hall) (대구콘서트하우스 (구.대구시민회관))

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– Homepage
concerthouse.daegu.go.kr

Daegu Concert House, previously Daegu Citizen’s Hall, had undergone renovations from April 2011 to August 2013 to reconstruct eaves and columns of the large concert halls and to build a performance support hall perfect for international concerts. The hall is equipped with sound facilities matching international standards. Grand Hall has 1,284 seats, Chamber Hall (small concert hall) has 248 seats, and the parking lot can accommodate a total of 387 cars throughout 215 spaces in the basement level parking lot and 72 spaces in the parking tower. In addition, the concert hall houses an exhibition hall, practice room, and community facilities. In particular, the Grand Hall offers vivid, visible, and acoustic effect by shortening the distance between the performers and audience so that it fits the international standard for concert halls with the best sound facilities.

⊙ Daegu Art Factory (대구예술발전소)

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– Homepage
www.daeguartfactory.kr

Daegu Art Factory is housed in an old tobacco plant, renovated into a space for art and culture. It hosts various exhibitions dedicated to Korean and international artists. Some of these include exhibitions dedicated to Daegu’s modernity, works of young artists, experimental projects, AI-based exhibitions, seminars, and art lectures. Through these exhibitions, Daegu Art Factory is cementing its status as an important platform for art exchange in Daegu. There’s also a space for families (children’s book reading room) for greater accessibility.

⊙ Hyangchon Cultural Center (향촌문화관)

– Homepage
hyangchon.jung.daegu.kr

Hyangchon Cultural Center opened on October 30, 2014 in what was previously the Daegu branch of Commercial Bank, and was founded to promote the revitalization of the local economy. During the refugee period in the 1950s, Hyangchon-dong served as a hometown to many cultural artists. The cultural center replicated the old looks of Hyangchon-dong, making the cultural space even more special. Moreover, in the basement of the building, is the original location and still running “Nokhyang,” the oldest classical music hall in the nation, which opened in 1946.

⊙ Suchang Youth Mansion (수창청춘맨숀)

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– Homepage
www.suchang.or.kr

Once a derelict space and an eyesore, this facility was reborn as an art and cultural space. The building preserves its 50-year history with its old facade and houses an area dedicated to young artists in its interior, thus reborn as a space where the old coexist with the new. Suchang Youth Mansion, named so as a retro-style throwback to the old days when such English loanwords were not as common as today, opened its doors in December 2017. Today, it functions as a space for Daegu’s young artists. The first floor of Building A houses a cafe, while the second floor houses the art and cultural space, in which visitors can get a glimpse into Daegu’s unique identity through works of art, including those created by young artists of the region.

⊙ Daegu Modern History Streets (Tour of Modern Streets) (대구 근대골목(근대로의 여행))

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– Homepage
www.jung.daegu.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Daegu Modern History Streets is an experiential tour that brings the participants across Daegu’s alleyways and living history. During the Korean War, Daegu was much less damaged than other regions. Because of that, the city retains the changes in lifestyles before and after the war relatively well.

There are 13 courses in total, run by regional self-governance groups in Daegu, defined according to different themes and areas. The most popular among them is Course 2, the Modern Cultural Street, which takes visitors on a tour of major sites associated with Daegu’s modernity. Follow the retro aesthetics and the history of Daegu and Korea along places like Kyesan Catholic Church, Jeil Church, old houses, and the former Chinese Elementary School.

Note that multilingual tours are offered to international visitors in English, Japanese, and Chinese, in regular tours (14:00 every Saturday) and on-demand tours (available for groups of more than 5). Reservations are offered on the official website.

⊙ Daegu Modern History Museum (대구근대역사관)

– Homepage
artcenter.daegu.go.kr

Located in Pojeong-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu, the Daegu Modern History Museum was officially opened on January 24, 2011. The museum is housed in a building that is rich in history. First built by Japan in 1932 as a bank, the building was once a symbol of repression and exploitation during the Japanese colonial rule. Today, the building stands proudly as an educational site and bears the title of ‘Cultural Property No. 49’ in recognition of its historical and cultural significance.

The two-story museum (1,971 square meters) houses a permanent exhibition (1F), featured exhibition (2F), and a hands-on exhibition room and classroom for diverse cultural activities and lectures. The history exhibition features the lifestyle of Daegu citizens, local customs, and education of the late 19th century and the early 20th century.

⊙ Hanok 1957 (한옥1957)

– Homepage
http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002443214606

Located downtown Daegu, Hanok 1957 is a traditional Korean hanok built with red pine and woven with clay and straw roof tiles. The rafters, beams, and cabinets inlaid with mother-of-pearl add comfort and tranquility to the interior. There are five guest rooms, all of which are ondol (underfloor heated) rooms with bathrooms. There is a shared kitchen where you can cook simple meals. Seomun Market Station and Daegu Station are within walking distance, and nearby attractions include Dalseong Park and Seomun Market are also nearby.

⊙ Daegu Dongseong-ro Street (대구 동성로거리)

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– Homepage
tour.daegu.go.kr

Dongseong-ro Street, named for its location in relation to the old Daegueupseong Walled Town’s wall, is the epicenter of youth culture in Daegu. It is the central business district, stretching 900 meters from Daegu Station Intersection to Art Square. In addition to the many name brand shops located here, the street includes performance stages and event squares, creating a lively environment. The street is divided into various sections, making it easy for first-time visitors to find their way around.

⊙ BL plastic syrgery clinic (비엘성형외과의원)

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BL Plastic Surgery Clinic offers a comprehensive range of treatments and surgeries led by a team of highly skilled specialists in plastic surgery, dermatology, and anesthesiology, each with years of experience and numerous successful cases.

We offer one-on-one consultations to balance the patient’s preferences with the medical team’s professional recommendations. To assess surgical eligibility, we use diagnostic equipment with the lowest radiation exposure. Additionally, our facility is equipped with advanced cosmetic skin treatment devices and employs a clean room system to minimize infection risks.

We have dedicated coordinators fluent in English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, and Khmer for our international patients. Our overseas medical center offers detailed and secure care through personalized consultations with coordinators from their home countries.

Daegu Opera House (대구오페라하우스)