63 Square (63 Building) is a golden landmark and icon of the skyline of Seoul. At completion, it was one of the tallest buildings in the world.
Construction was completed in 1985, in time for the world to see it during the 1988 Summer Olympics, which took place in Seoul. It is named after its 63 floors, 60 above ground, 3 below ground.
At completion, 63 Building was the tallest building in the world outside of North America at 249 meters (817 feet). Until the completion of Hyperion Tower in 2003, it was the tallest in South Korea. The exterior of the building is real gold, making it the tallest gold clad building in the world.
63 Square (63 Building) Information
Hours
63 Sky Art, 63 Sea World, 63 Wax Museum
10:00-22:00
Last entry at 21:30.
63 IMAX theater
10:00-18:25
Open until 21:10 on Monday and 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Admission
63 Sky Art
Adult : 12,000
Teenager (13-19) : 11,000
Children (12 and under) : 10,000
63 Sea World
Adult : 15,000
Youth : 13,000
Children : 11,000
Elderly (65+) : 11,000
63 Wax Museum
Adult (19+) : 13,000*
Children (4-18) : 12,000*
*Citizens of South Korea pay an extra 1,000 won.
How to Get Here
Option 1
Take Subway Line 1 to Daebang Station (Exit 6).
Take the free shuttle bus or Bus 62.
Option 2
Take Subway Line 5 to Yeouinaru Station (Exit 4).
Take the free shuttle bus located left of the intersection.
Option 3
Take Subway Line 5 to Yeouido Station (Exit 5).
Take the free shuttle bus or you can take Bus 62 from the St. Mary's Hospital platform.
Map
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Nearby Sights
Noryangjin Fish Market
The Noryangjin Fish Market is a large and vibrant fish and seafood center located in the Noryangjin-dong neighborhood near the 63 Building and Han River. The market is open 24 hours a day but is at its best early in the morning when the market comes alive with amazing and interesting seafood. The official name is Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market.
Yeouido Hangang Park
Yeouido Hangang Park is one of the most popular parks found along the Han River which runs through the heart of Seoul. The park is located on the northern edge of Yeouido, an 8.4 square kilometer (5.2 square mile) island. Yeouido is the center of Seoul's finance and banking. Located nearby are many important buildings related to finance, business, banking, and politics such as the National Assembly Building.
Former Yongsan Water Level Observatory
The Former Yongsan Water Level Observatory was the first self-recording water level station along the Hangang River in Seoul, Korea. Located on the north bank of the Hangang River between Mapo Bridge and Wonhyo Bridge, it was the ninth water level observatory in the country when built.
Yongsan Electronics Market
Yongsan Electronics Market is a collection of over 5,000 electronics and office equipment markets and stores spread across 20 buildings. If it has to do with technology, then odds you will find it here at one of the nearly thousands of independent stores in the area.
Yongsan Flea Market
Yongsan Flea Market is a weekend flea market specializing in used and second hand computer and electronic supplies and accessories at affordable prices. If you are looking for hard to find used or discontinued electronics items, then start your search here.
Last Updated on Feb 3, 2021