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A Hidden Gem in the City: Cafe Sophora

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Discover a tranquil escape in the heart of the city!

Cafe Sophora is nestled on a gentle hillside path along Deoksugung Stone Wall Road in Jeong-dong.

It's located within the Jeongdeokwon building, which was once part of the old Gyeongungung Palace grounds.

The cafe takes its name from 'Sophora,' the scientific name of the Chinese scholar tree, traditionally planted in groups of three in the courtyards of palaces and noble residences.

This is a multi-faceted cultural space combining a gallery, rental space for events, and a cafe.

You can find exhibition information above!

The first floor features a small outdoor seating area near the entrance.

The second-floor outdoor terrace offers a fantastic view of the serene Deoksugung Palace surroundings.

It's a small gallery cafe on a hill.

The entrance may be small, but the space inside and upstairs is surprisingly spacious.

Learn about Jeongdeokwon here.

Enjoy the Deoksugung Stone Wall view.

Outdoor terrace seating is available near the entrance.

See the menu.

Information about this place is posted inside the elevator.

The cafe space is on the basement level 1.

The gallery is located on basement level 2.

This is the 2nd floor.

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The 2nd-floor terrace.

Cafe Latte (5.3) / Peach Iced Tea (4.8)

Enjoy a quiet and relaxing time!

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