[Retro Spot for Photos] Mullae Artist Village

There is a space that was used to be an industrial area has recently transformed into a complex cultural space, and it became a popular spot visited by many young people. Just like Seongsu-dong, Mullae Artist Village has became another retro spot.

s the space, which used to be an active factory site, has recently been transformed into a complex cultural facility, neighborhoods that have become popular places that many young people visit are emerging nationwide. Seongsu-dong was one of them in Seoul, but recently, Mullae Creative Village has emerged as another retro destination.

Mullae Artist Village

Mullae-dong was an area for textile factories in the 1930s and filled with steel factories in the 1960s. They gradually disappeared from the 1990 to 2000 due to Chinese parts and industry. It was closing one by one, but young artists who have been looking for inexpensive workroom have started gathering in this area to revive the appearance of the Mullae Artist Village again.

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There are ironworks, artists studios, nice cafes and restaurants in this area, making it a good retro spot to take pictures.

In fact, you can see people working at the ironworks. If you want to take pictures at the Mullae Artist Village, don't forget to respect other's portrait rights.

In every alley, you can feel the cold and desolated ironworks but thanks for the graffiti drawn on the wall and doors, it makes it fun to see the various artwork and paintings here.

The newly open cafes or restaurants that have vintage and clean interior are harmonized between the spaces that retain the appearance of old shops or factories. So, it makes the alley a special photo zone.

The artists nicely decorated the spaces such as existing factories, cafes and workshops, and the coexistence and harmony of each other bring out the charm of Mullae Artist Village. Due to this reason, people regardless the age will come here and get revitalized.

If you have walked around the alleys in Mullae Artist Village as indicated on Naver map, we would also like to recommend you to visit the alleys of Mullae machinery and metal district located behind the Mullae-dong post office found across the street.

As the Mullae Artist Village is becoming more popular, cafes and famous restaurants are located in a wider range around Mullae-dong, creating spaces that gives you retro atmosphere.

There are large-scale steel factories located in Mullae Artist Village. But at the Mullae machinery and metal district, you can find some shops selling cute items, famous restaurants and cafes. This is why it become a popular place for dating.

Even if you don't have a destination and just walking around leisurely, you can enjoy sight-seeing and special scenery. In particular, the alleys with retro setting become photo zones and you can take as many photos as you like.

You can find famous restaurants and cafes everywhere in Mullae-dong so it is recommended to enter one of the beautiful cafes and enjoy a cup of coffee.

Mullae Artist Village, which was formed since 2003, has become another popular spot in Seoul because of its unique cultural space where old ironworks and young artist coexist. How about adding this attraction in your itinerary to feel the charm of Mullae Artist Village, a retro spot that feels like a small scene found in movies or dramas?

[Information about Mullae Artist Village]

1. Getting There: At AREX Hongik University Station, Transfer to Subway Line 2  ▶ Get off at Mullae Station Exit 7, Walk 7 mins

2. Address: 13-8 Dorim-ro 128ga-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul