15 Beautiful Pictures Of Seoullo 7017 Seouls Version Of The High Line

Seoullo 7017, Seoul’s recently opened overpass-turned-park, is not only one of the city’s newest landmarks, but is also one of the best places to explore the city’s unique history and culture. Comprised of several pedestrian walkways, the elevated urban park is punctuated with picturesque gardens, peaceful resting areas and various places to grab a bite to eat.

Constructed in 1970 in response to the growing traffic congestion in Seoul, the Seoul Station overpass connected the eastern and western halves of the city for decades. Over the years, however, the elevated highway fell into disuse and was officially closed in 2015.

In an effort to both revitalize the area surrounding the overpass as well as preserve the city’s history, the Seoul government, in partnership with MVRDV, a Dutch architecture and urban design practice, transformed the structure into a picturesque pedestrian walkway that was opened to the public in May.

Often compared to New York’s High Line, Seoullo 7017 takes its name from the year in which it was built (1970) and the year in which it was reborn (2017). The 1,024-meter-long, 10.3-meter-wide walkway comprises a tourist information center, a café, a gift shop and a plethora of eateries where visitors can enjoy light meals and snacks. It also connects 17 paths around Seoul from Hoehyeon Station in Namdaemun Market to Namsan pedestrian overpass to Seoul Station Square, giving visitors convenient access to the city’s main tourist attractions, all within a 20-minute walk.

Check out Seoullo 7017 in action in the beautiful images below.

Seoullo 7017 was originally constructed in 1970 as the Seoul Station Overpass

Once a congested highway, the Seoullo 7017 is now a popular pedestrian walkway

The park was designed by MVRDV, a Dutch architecture and urban design practice

Seoullo 7017 takes its name from the year in which it was built (1970) and the year in which it was reborn (2017)

The overpass-turned-park was opened in May, attracting more than 3 million visitors by August

Seoul’s new elevated park is often likened to New York’s High Line Park

The picturesque pedestrian walkway was opened to the public in May

Seoul’s elevated urban park is dotted with gardens, resting areas and a number of shops and cafes

Seoullo 7017 is 1,024 meters long and 10.3 meters wide, and connects 17 paths around Seoul

Seoullo 7017 offers plenty of places to rest, including a foot bath area

The attraction is beloved for its beautiful landscaping, convenient amenities, and family-friendly atmosphere

The aim of the park is to revitalize the surrounding area and preserve the city’s history

The walkway gives visitors convenient access to Seoul’s main tourist attractions, all within a 20-minute walk

Seoullo 7017 is a great place to explore the Korean capital’s unique history and culture.

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