Railway Residency Village (Sollangsiul-gil)
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Railway Residency Village, located near Daejeon Station, retains much of its old charm, offering visitors the feeling of stepping back in time. Daejeon’s modern history is closely tied to the development of its railroads. With the opening of the Gyeongbu Line in 1905 and the Honam Line in 1911, the city emerged as a major transportation hub. As traditional villages began to disappear, people flocked to Daejeon, transforming it into a growing metropolis. During the Japanese occupation in the 1930s, the area housed many Japanese railway engineers, which is why Japanese-style architecture can still be found today. At the time, there were over 100 government buildings, though only about 40 have survived. Several of these have been recognized as Registered Cultural Properties for their historical significance. Among them, Building No. 42 now serves as a cultural space that occasionally hosts exhibitions. A stroll along the quiet Solangseoul-gil offers visitors a chance to admire charming murals adorning the walls, adding to the nostalgic atmosphere of the village. ·
| Type | Neighbourhoods & streets |
|---|---|
| Region | Daejeon |
| Address | Soje-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon |
| Hours | Open 24 hr |
| Closed | N/A (Open all year round) |
| Parking | Available (Free) |
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- Oct 7, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026Young Calligraphers of Daejeon
- Mar 14, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Group’s Saturday Gugak Show
- Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Yuseong Chrysanthemum Festival
- Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026대전광역시 서예진흥원 <2026 송암서학회전>
