Foreign friends who know Korea well will be familiar with Seoul, the capital of Korea, and I think they are familiar with the Namsan Tower located in Seoul. It is judged that there are few foreign friends who came to Seoul for sightseeing or studying abroad who could not visit Namsan Tower. I felt that Namsan Tower is recognized almost as a landmark in Seoul. But, aren't you curious if there are other famous towers besides Namsan Tower in Korea?
If you have friends who have been to Daegu, are you familiar with the 83 Tower located in Daegu? Although not as well-known as Namsan Tower in Seoul, 83 Tower can be considered as a landmark of Daegu. It is located right next to Daegu's playground called E-World, so it seems to be very popular in Daegu.
I think there are quite a few friends who haven't visited Daegu yet, so this time I would like to introduce you to the 83 Tower located in Daegu. If you plan to visit Daegu in the future, I think it will be a more interesting trip if you familiarize yourself with information about 83 Tower!
Source: What to see in Daegu | Best parks, museums and traditional markets (agoda.com)
Introduction of 83 Tower
Daegu's 83 Tower is a radio transmission tower located in Duryu Gongwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, Korea, and is known as the second tallest tower in Korea. The height of the tower is 202m, and at the top of the tower there is an observatory and sky lounge where you can see the whole of Daegu at a glance. Construction of the 83 Tower started in 1984, but the construction was stopped due to financial problems of the construction company, and it was completed in 1992. There is also a lot of information that the 83 Tower in Daegu serves as a landmark of Daegu along with the E-World theme park.
When you visit the 83 Tower, you can enjoy various facilities and attractions. For example, you can eat delicious food at the food court called Foodpolitan, take fun photos at the trick art exhibition, skate at the ice rink, or enjoy the buffet at Ashley. There is a separate fee to go up to the observation deck, but it's good to know that access to the tower is free.
Source: Daegu E-World '83 Tower' Changed to Symbolic Daegu? - Maeil Newspaper (imaeil.com)
The history of the 83 Tower
Historically, Daegu 83 Tower began construction in October 1984 to commemorate Daegu's status as a direct-controlled city, but there is a record that construction was halted once due to the financial problems of the project operator. Afterwards, Woobang, a construction company in Daegu, resumed construction and completed it in January 1992.
It was named because the top of the tower corresponds to the 83rd floor, and has also been called Daegu Tower and Woobang Tower. The tower height is 202m and the elevation is 312m above sea level. With the octagonal body in the form of Dabotap (the easternmost of the two towers in front of Daeungjeon in Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju), it received many compliments for reproducing a sense of stability and traditional Korean architectural beauty. When Daegu Far East Broadcasting opened in 2010, it was equipped with transmission facilities here, but there are also reports that it was moved to Waryongsan Transmission Station in 2018.
Source: Daegu 83 Tower :: spk's photo playground (tistory.com)
83 Tower's Popularity Survey
According to the Chosun Ilbo on July 4, 2021, "What is Daegu's first street that foreigners want to visit the most? '83 Tower and E-World'", Daegu 83 Tower is the most preferred Daegu attraction for Asian tourists. can confirm the fact that It was reported that especially in Vietnam, the Philippines and Indonesia, there were many people who wanted to visit 83 Tower and E-World. The 83 Tower is 312m above sea level, and many say it is the best place to enjoy the night view of Daegu. E-World, visited by an average of 2 million people a year, is one of the top three theme parks in Korea and has various rides and photo zones. It is said that the popularity of the 83 Tower will be expected to continue even after the corona.
Daegu 83 Tower is a place worth sightseeing, so I recommend visiting Daegu 83 Tower.
It is a landmark of Daegu and a favorite spot for Asian tourists. You can enjoy the wonderful night view of Daegu from the observatory, and you can enjoy various rides and photo zones at E-World.
In addition, 83 Tower has restaurants, cafes, and souvenir shops, so you can spend a convenient and enjoyable time.
