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Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
CultureVisit: ~90 min
A design centre opened in 2014 in the Dongdaemun district, designed by the architect Zaha Hadid. Its curved form, without right angles, is clad in metal panels and stands out among the area's markets and fashion buildings. It houses exhibition halls, shops and spaces for fashion shows and design events. People come to see the architecture, which looks striking at night with its lighting.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP): 2 missions
- Walk around the DDP and photograph its curved formsWalk around the outside of the building looking for angles where the curves and metal panels fill the frame.
- See the DDP lit up at duskCome back at nightfall and see how the building changes with its exterior lighting.
Near Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
Dongdaemun Market392 m awaySeoul City Wall (Hanyangdoseong)666 m awayGwangjang Market979 m awayIhwa Mural Village1.3 km awayNaksan Park1.5 km awayChanggyeonggung Palace1.7 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)?
Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)?
Walk around the DDP and photograph its curved forms and See the DDP lit up at dusk.
What is there to see near Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)?
Dongdaemun Market (392 m), Seoul City Wall (Hanyangdoseong) (666 m) and Gwangjang Market (979 m).
Source: Wanloria