Dapsimni Antique Art Market

Dapsimni Antique Art Market is a cluster of shops selling antique artworks such as old books, paintings, antique furniture, and ceramics, as well as unique and diverse household items. Antique shops that were scattered across Cheonggyecheon 8-ga, Itaewon, and Ahyeon-dong began to gather in the Dapsimni area from the mid-1980s, and currently, about 140 stores are concentrated here. In addition to antique artworks, there are many old and unique items such as wooden candle holders, wall clocks, and old frames, offering plenty to see. With many unusual items hard to find in regular stores, it is frequently visited by both Koreans and foreigners. Generally, while Insa-dong mainly sells high-quality and expensive antique artworks, Dapsimni Antique Art Market is characterized by many small items starting from just a few thousand won.