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Hamel Lighthouse

Hamel Lighthouse

하멜등대 · Jeonnam · Parks & nature

One of the actual locations that served as a backdrop for the drama " Behind Your Touch," this lighthouse, named after Hendrick Hamel, the author of "Hamel's Journal and a Voyage to Lilliput," is situated at the end of the breakwater in Yeosu Harbor Marine Park.

TypeParks & nature
RegionJeonnam
Address96 Hamel Road, Yeosu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
HoursOpen 24 hr
ClosedN/A (Open all year round)
ParkingAvailable

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From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

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