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March 1st Independence Movement Road

March 1st Independence Movement Road

3·1만세운동길 · Daegu · Neighbourhoods & streets

March 1st Independence Movement Road is a historical location where Daegu citizens gathered for the independence movement on March 8, 1919, and the midpoint of Daegu Modern Alley Tour Course 2. Passing Cheongna Hill Missionary's House and Jeil Church, you will come to a road with murals of the independence movement. The March 1st Independence Movement Road is a hilly road leading to Gyesan Cathedral. It is also called 90 Stairs because there are 90 steps. On the wall of the stairs, there is an augmented reality (AR) experience zone along with site photos from history. By scanning the QR code is a 3D video that vividly reproduces the independence movement, enabling a realistic experience of history. Follow the signs of the Daegu March 8th Independence Movement marching road to reach the main road and it will lead to the the 100th anniversary monument of the March 1st Movement and the starting point of the March 8 Movement. A guided alley tour is available for free with an online reservation on the official website.

TypeNeighbourhoods & streets
RegionDaegu
AddressDongsan-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu
HoursOpen 24 hr
ClosedN/A (Open all year round)
ParkingNot available (use a paid parking lot nearby)

Getting there

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