From monuments, ancient palaces, temples, culinary delights, outdoor recreation, to ultimate metropolis leisure, Seoul has it all. Set between a mountain and a river, the capital of South Korea provides a wonderful experience for every traveler.Įmerging from the ruins of war in the 1950s, Seoul is now generally recognized as a center of Korean culture - the country’s window to its past, present, and future. With Seoul’s current economic achievements, its rich heritage and natural landscape can easily be overshadowed. Some of the world’s largest companies such as Samsung Electronics, LG, Kia and Hyundai, just to name a few, are based in Seoul. Parallel to its continuous growth in population, Seoul became a powerhouse in terms of economy. Seoul’s metropolitan area is home to more than 25 million people. Today, Seoul, is one of the most wired and technologically savvy cities around the globe. Every dime we make funds reporting from Chicago’s neighborhoods.Īlready subscribe? Click here to support Block Club with a tax-deductible donation.In the past two decades, South Korea transformed itself from a developing country to a First World Country. Subscribe to Block Club Chicago, an independent, 501(c)(3), journalist-run newsroom. “This diverse district, on the northern side of Copenhagen’s lakes, is a dazzling blend of historic landmarks, ultramodern architecture and food and drink joints to make this famously gourmet city proud,” Time Out wrote. In ranking Nørrebro first, Time Out praised its something-for-everyone qualities, and highlighted the new bakeries, wine bars and restaurants that have launched during the pandemic. Balmoral Avenue near Clark Street is closed to traffic for expanded outdoor dining for the Replay, Hamburger Mary’s and Vincent restaurants in the Andersonville neighborhood on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago Apple Brown Betty poses for a photo outside Hamburger Mary’s. The neighborhood also got rave reviews for community initiatives, such as Clark Street Compost, and being close to parks and beaches. Taste of Andersonville has done “a top job of showcasing beloved local institutions,” Time Out said. Time Out pointed to Andersonville’s LGBTQ+ nightlife and bars and restaurants on Clark Street as the prime attractions in the neighborhood. Traditionally, food, drink, nightlife and culture are the top priorities that determine the coolest neighborhoods. But this year, amid a pandemic that changed people’s lifestyles and habits, Time Out also prioritized community spirit, resilience and sustainability. Jongno 3-ga in Seoul, South Korea, came in third. 2 behind Nørrebro in Copenhagen, Denmark, in a poll of 27,000 city dwellers. ANDERSONVILLE - Andersonville is the second-coolest neighborhood in the world, according to this year’s Time Out Index survey.

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