Yeonnam-dong

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★ 4.9 (70K+ reviews) • 1M+ booked
Nestled in the heart of Mapo-gu district and right next to the bustling Hongdae, Yeonnam-dong in Seoul has transformed from a quiet residential area into a vibrant hub for artists, designers, and young university students. This charming neighborhood offers a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere, making it a must-visit destination for tourists seeking a blend of unique shops, cozy cafes, and cultural experiences. With its youthful energy and easy accessibility, Yeonnam-dong has become a favorite hangout spot for locals and travelers alike. Known for its trendy cafes, delightful restaurants, and unique boutiques, Yeonnam-dong promises a perfect blend of leisure and culinary delights. Whether you're a cafe enthusiast, a foodie, or a culture seeker, this area offers a delightful experience amidst blooming cherry blossoms, ensuring there's something special for everyone.
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Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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Bucket-list experiences

Korea Liquor Class: Make Your Own Soju

Korea Liquor Class: Make Your Own Soju

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★ 5.0 (7)
US$ 43.75
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Seoul Film Camera Club

Seoul Film Camera Club

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US$ 50.00
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Hanbok Rental with Korean Hairstyling at Hanboknam Gyeongbokgung

Hanbok Rental with Korean Hairstyling at Hanboknam Gyeongbokgung

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★ 4.5 (9,400)
From US$ 11.59
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Seoul Yeouido Eland Han River Cruise

Seoul Yeouido Eland Han River Cruise

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★ 4.4 (2,725)
From US$ 8.95
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Klook Pass Seoul

Klook Pass Seoul

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★ 4.7 (952)
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Gyeongbokgung Oneday Hanbok Rental Experience

Gyeongbokgung Oneday Hanbok Rental Experience

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★ 4.6 (4,569)
From US$ 14.30
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Seohwa Hanbok Rental at Gyeongbokgung

Seohwa Hanbok Rental at Gyeongbokgung

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★ 4.5 (746)
From US$ 15.75
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Gyeongbokgung Hanbok & Hairstyling Experience

Gyeongbokgung Hanbok & Hairstyling Experience

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★ 4.6 (788)
From US$ 6.70
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Gyeongbokgung K-drama Hanbok Experience by Daehanhanbok

Gyeongbokgung K-drama Hanbok Experience by Daehanhanbok

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★ 4.8 (105)
From US$ 6.45
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Eland Han River Cruise and Ashley Marine Buffet

Eland Han River Cruise and Ashley Marine Buffet

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★ 4.5 (1,133)
From US$ 32.55
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Absolute Seoul Pub Crawl Experience in Hongdae and Itaewon

Absolute Seoul Pub Crawl Experience in Hongdae and Itaewon

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★ 4.8 (119)
From US$ 17.89
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Hanbok Rental at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul

Hanbok Rental at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul

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★ 4.3 (40)
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Make it a getaway

L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE

L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE

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★ 4.7 (976)
From US$ 118.37
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae, an IHG Hotel

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★ 4.8 (980)
From US$ 121.63
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae

Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae

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★ 4.7 (745)
From US$ 120.66
Amanti Hotel Seoul

Amanti Hotel Seoul

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★ 4.3 (953)
From US$ 88.21
9 Brick Hotel

9 Brick Hotel

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★ 4.6 (785)
From US$ 118.05
YH GuestHouse - Hostel

YH GuestHouse - Hostel

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★ 4.4 (20)
From US$ 40.05
US$ 40.45
Nine Star Hotel

Nine Star Hotel

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From US$ 87.25
Localstitch Creator Town Seogyo

Localstitch Creator Town Seogyo

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★ 4.3 (214)
From US$ 87.38
US$ 124.13
Aank Hotel Hongdae

Aank Hotel Hongdae

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★ 3.5 (59)
From US$ 90.18
OPPA Hostel Sinchon-Hongdae

OPPA Hostel Sinchon-Hongdae

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★ 4.2 (394)
From US$ 29.4
Hotel The Designers Hongdae

Hotel The Designers Hongdae

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★ 3.4 (926)
From US$ 87.91
US$ 130.45
Nabi Hostel Hongdae

Nabi Hostel Hongdae

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★ 4.5 (306)
From US$ 86.52

Events with a lot of buzz

Nanta Show Ticket in Seoul

Nanta Show Ticket in Seoul

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★ 4.8 (11,233)
From US$ 22.35
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Wild Wild After Party Musical Seoul Ticket

Wild Wild After Party Musical Seoul Ticket

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★ 4.9 (1,027)
From US$ 23.59
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THE PAINTERS Season 2 : Show in Seoul

THE PAINTERS Season 2 : Show in Seoul

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★ 4.8 (1,554)
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US$ 35.75
CHEF Show - the next generation of BIBAP!

CHEF Show - the next generation of BIBAP!

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From US$ 25.05
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K-Kick Taekwondo Show Ticket

K-Kick Taekwondo Show Ticket

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★ 4.7 (46)
From US$ 17.19
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Seoul Musical Drama: Finding Mr. Destiny Ticket
US$ 23.59
US$ 35.75
SHOW MUSICAL <TOUCH FIVE> Ticket in Seoul
From US$ 15.75
US$ 39.35
Romance Drama "Beautiful Life" Ticket in Seoul
US$ 17.89
US$ 35.75

Trouble-free transport

KORAIL PASS - KTX Train Ticket

KORAIL PASS - KTX Train Ticket

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★ 4.8 (8,675)
From US$ 87.79
Free 3GB eSIM for South Korea worth ₩9,300
Round Trip Everland Shuttle Bus Transfers from Seoul by World Travel

Round Trip Everland Shuttle Bus Transfers from Seoul by World Travel

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★ 4.5 (1,841)
From US$ 7.59
US$ 8.59
Seoul Car Rental with Driver to Nami / Alpaca / Sokcho / Gangneung K-drama tour

Seoul Car Rental with Driver to Nami / Alpaca / Sokcho / Gangneung K-drama tour

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★ 4.7 (785)
From US$ 137.95
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Incheon International Airport - Seoul Shared Van
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Seoul Car Rental with Driver to Everland/Nami Island/Alpaca World/Gangchon Rail Park/Vivaldi Park
From US$ 44.69
Seoul Car Rental with Driver to Seoul City / Seoul Suburb / Gangwon-do

Seoul Car Rental with Driver to Seoul City / Seoul Suburb / Gangwon-do

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★ 4.8 (757)
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LOTTE MART EZL CARD I Enjoy public transportation and K-Shopping benefits

LOTTE MART EZL CARD I Enjoy public transportation and K-Shopping benefits

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US$ 3.59
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South Korea Intercity Express Bus Tickets

South Korea Intercity Express Bus Tickets

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US$ 7.15
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Seoul Car Rental with Driver to Legoland/ Everland/ Alpaca/ Nami Island
From US$ 134.09
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EZL CARD | A prepaid card for Korea transportation and shopping
US$ 3.59
Private Transfer to Vivaldi Park / Oak Valley / Elysian Ski Resort

Private Transfer to Vivaldi Park / Oak Valley / Elysian Ski Resort

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★ 4.7 (18)
From US$ 205.59
US$ 243.15
Private Transfer to Phoenix / Alpensia / Yongpyong / High One / O2 / Welli Hilli Ski Resort
From US$ 259.25
US$ 294.99

All that's good & tasty

MAN JOK OH HYANG JOKBAL (City Hall Branch)

MAN JOK OH HYANG JOKBAL (City Hall Branch)

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★ 4.7 (1,084)
From US$ 27.19
Myeongdongjeong

Myeongdongjeong

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★ 4.0 (252)
From US$ 20.75
Myth Jokbal in Myeongdong

Myth Jokbal in Myeongdong

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★ 4.4 (325)
From US$ 27.89
Sunmine Haengbok Gejang (Dongdaemun Branch)

Sunmine Haengbok Gejang (Dongdaemun Branch)

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★ 4.5 (43)
From US$ 21.45
[Michelin Guide] Seoul Mugunghwa (Lotte Hotel Sogong Branch)
From US$ 139.45
Jihwaja in Seoul

Jihwaja in Seoul

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★ 4.5 (25)
From US$ 78.69
853 in Insadong

853 in Insadong

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★ 4.5 (78)
From US$ 55.09
Seoul Bar Pass - Recommended Drink Spots and Benefit Package
US$ 1.45
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Gomkuksizib (Myeongdong Branch)

Gomkuksizib (Myeongdong Branch)

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★ 4.0 (2)
From US$ 12.89
Isaac Toast Myeongdong Cathedral

Isaac Toast Myeongdong Cathedral

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★ 4.3 (74)
US$ 6.45
US$ 6.65
Myeongdong Hanu Bang

Myeongdong Hanu Bang

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★ 3.9 (19)
From US$ 27.89

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Dongdaemun Discount Coupon in Seoul - Super PASS

Dongdaemun Discount Coupon in Seoul - Super PASS

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★ 4.4 (274)
US$ 1.29
Seoul City Tour Bus Downtown Palace Namsan Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

Seoul City Tour Bus Downtown Palace Namsan Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

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Seoul City Tour Bus Night View Course

Seoul City Tour Bus Night View Course

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★ 4.1 (717)
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Myeong-dong pass- Free gift and Special Vouchers with Shopping Guide

Myeong-dong pass- Free gift and Special Vouchers with Shopping Guide

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★ 4.1 (119)
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Shinsegae Duty Free Seoul/Busan/Incheon Airport Store Voucher

Shinsegae Duty Free Seoul/Busan/Incheon Airport Store Voucher

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★ 4.3 (105)
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The Shilla Duty Free Seoul Store Voucher

The Shilla Duty Free Seoul Store Voucher

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★ 4.5 (44)
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Shinsegae Department Store Benefit Coupon in Myeongdong

Shinsegae Department Store Benefit Coupon in Myeongdong

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★ 4.0 (12)
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OLIVE YOUNG Mobile Coupon (Cash Voucher)

OLIVE YOUNG Mobile Coupon (Cash Voucher)

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★ 4.8 (25)
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Currency Exchange Rate Benefit Coupon - MoneyBox Gwangjang Market in Seoul

Currency Exchange Rate Benefit Coupon - MoneyBox Gwangjang Market in Seoul

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★ 4.6 (16)
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Seoul Gifts - Seoul My Soul Gifts (Pick up at Myeongdong / Jongno)

Seoul Gifts - Seoul My Soul Gifts (Pick up at Myeongdong / Jongno)

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★ 4.7 (3)
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US$ 8.59
Seoul Gifts - Artistic Seoul Gifts (Pick up at Myeongdong / Jongno)

Seoul Gifts - Artistic Seoul Gifts (Pick up at Myeongdong / Jongno)

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★ 5.0 (1)
From US$ 23.19
US$ 25.75
Seoul Gifts - Traditional Seoul Gifts (Pick up at Myeongdong / Jongno)

Seoul Gifts - Traditional Seoul Gifts (Pick up at Myeongdong / Jongno)

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From US$ 10.29
US$ 11.45

Why people love Yeonnam-dong

4.9 /5
70K+ reviews
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Angelica ******
3 days ago
The Korail Pass is very convenient and worthy of its price! Definitely a must-buy when you plan to go to Busan or other areas outside Seoul. We used it to go to Busan and then Pohang. You can reserved seats already ahead via their website or just go to the ktx stations ticketing office and they can reserve them for you. There were instances when we arrived way early than the train schedule we booked and we just asked for assistance at the ticketing booth if they can reschedule to earlier ones available and they did! We're grateful because we were able to save so much time! Just show them the tickets and korail pass voucher then they will check and explain to you the available schedules you can choose.
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Mon compte
3 days ago
How easy it is to use and what a choice of tours to take! The Lotte Tower offers an absolutely breathtaking panorama.
KUO ********
3 days ago
Olive Young's products can be purchased at lower prices. It's quite cost-effective. The store clerk may be a little confused when using it, but there's no problem in using it.
Ruphina ***
3 days ago
The performance was superb, from stage design, costumes to lighting and props… The venue was a small one, the team was a small team but because of this, it gave a “secret party” vibe and the ambiance was very good. I watched the same performance in an other country with a much larger venue, it didn’t give off the same vibe as in Korea. Just enjoy the little “cabaret show” and make your trip memorable.
Klook 用戶
3 days ago
There are ladies in their store who can speak Chinese and they are very nice. Azhu's mother there is also very serious and helps me immediately when I need help. The clothes are very beautiful😻
Klook User
3 days ago
I'm so glad I booked ahead of time with Klook! It made the process of renting a hanbok a lot easier!
ANGELYNE ****
3 days ago
My mom had so much fun. Amy is very approachable and kind, and made us very comfortable. the make up artist was so good and made sure to give samples for touch up and make up removal. The photographer was also excellent is making her feel at home and relaxed + he had A+ coaching in poses. If you want a photoshoot experience in Korea, this is definitely a good package and company.
Klook User
3 days ago
it was a clean and nice train ride from seoul to busan and busan to seoul. booking early is advisable to get seats online.

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Remarkable Landmarks and Must-Visit Sights

Gyeongui Line Forest Park

Step into a lush oasis in the heart of Yeonnam-dong at Gyeongui Line Forest Park. Once the bustling path of the Gyeongui Line train, this park has transformed into a serene escape perfect for leisurely strolls and picnics. Whether you're a nature lover or just looking for a peaceful spot to unwind, this green space offers a refreshing break from the city's hustle and bustle. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and enjoy a day surrounded by nature's beauty.

Koriko Cafe

Anime enthusiasts, rejoice! Koriko Cafe is your whimsical gateway into the enchanting world of Studio Ghibli's 'Kiki’s Delivery Service.' Nestled at 223-96 Yeonnam-dong, this charming cafe invites you to start your day with a magical morning on its balcony, enveloped by the delicate beauty of magnolia blossoms. Arrive early to soak in the peaceful ambiance and don't forget to explore the delightful gift shop for a piece of magic to take home.

Cafe Layered

Indulge in a slice of European charm at Cafe Layered, located at 223-20 Yeonnam-dong. This delightful cafe is a haven for pastry lovers, offering a delectable array of European-style biscuits and scones. With its bright, airy interior and ample seating, it's the perfect spot for both intimate gatherings and solo retreats. Savor the cozy atmosphere as you enjoy some of the finest pastries Seoul has to offer, making it a must-visit on your Yeonnam-dong adventure.

Cultural and Historical Significance

Yeonnam-dong is a fascinating blend of the old and the new. Once a quiet residential area, it has transformed into a vibrant cultural hub that draws in artists and designers from all over. The conversion of the Gyeongui Line into a park is a perfect example of how this neighborhood seamlessly marries its historical roots with modern innovation.

Local Cuisine

Yeonnam-dong is a culinary delight waiting to be explored. Whether you're in the mood for European-style pastries at Cafe Layered or craving East Asian desserts at Tenu Coffee, this neighborhood has something to satisfy every palate. Don't miss out on local favorites like Yeongyo, Damsot, and Keullae for an authentic taste of Korean cuisine. The diverse flavors and cozy atmospheres of the cafes and restaurants here make it a food lover's paradise.

Culture and History

Yeonnam-dong offers a unique cultural experience, where modernity meets tradition. Its proximity to Yonsei University infuses the area with a youthful energy, while its historical landmarks provide a window into Seoul's rich past. Unlike the bustling vibe of nearby Hongdae, Yeonnam-dong maintains a calm and leisurely atmosphere, making it a beloved spot for both locals and tourists seeking a blend of contemporary culture and traditional charm.