Namdaemunno
major thoroughfare in central Seoul, South Korea
Namdaemunno (Korean: 남대문로), also known as Namdaemun-ro, is a major thoroughfare in the central districts of Seoul, South Korea and a two-way road consisting of 8 lanes. With a 2 km length and a 40~50m width, Namdaemunno originates at Bosingak in Jongno District and terminates at Seoul Station in Jung District.
Historical buildings on this street include the Gwangtonggwan, the oldest continuously operating bank building in Korea. It was registered as one of city's protected monuments on March 5, 2001.
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