Where the sea and history meet🌊 Yeosu Yi Sun-sin Square

#Domestic Travel

⚓ Yeosu Yi Sun-sin Square – The center of history, food, and culture

📍 Location & Basic Information
• Address: 74 Jungang-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do (Jungang-dong)
• Operating hours: Open 24 hours, open all year round
• Admission: Free
• Parking: Available at nearby public parking lots, 1-hour free parking also provided

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🏯 History & Things to See
• It is believed to be the site of the Jeolla Left Naval Base during the Joseon Dynasty, and is known as the place where General Yi Sun-sin issued military orders .
• The centerpiece of the square is the life-size turtle ship exhibition hall! You can experience the life of the Joseon navy by looking around the inside, and it is the perfect place to take a commemorative photo .
• The fountain ‘12.23 Fountain’ along with the statue of General Yi Sun-sin is also a must-see. This fountain spurts water 18m high to commemorate the 23 battles.

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🌅 Scenery & Experience Points
• The coastal promenade is great for walking while feeling the sea breeze from Yeosu, and the atmosphere is great both during the day and at night ().
• Every Saturday evening, permanent performances such as the Naval Expedition Ceremony are held, making it a great place to experience traditional Korean culture. .
• The Turtle Ship Festival in May is full of festival atmosphere! It's an event you can't miss. .

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🍽️ Restaurants & Nearby Recommendations
• The area around the plaza is filled with Yeosu's representative snacks and restaurants! • Jwasuyeong Baguette Burger: A popular burger recommended by locals
• Yeosudang (Mugwort Ice Cream): Full of MZ generation sentiments
• Gubong Mandu: Warm dumplings to fill you up during your trip

📝 Emotional impressions

“Walking inside the turtle ship, feeling the breath of the Joseon navy,
and standing in front of the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin while feeling the sea breeze,
the saying ‘history is alive’ was exactly right.
When the sea and the fountain lights come together at sunset,
Yi Sun-sin Square is not just a simple square,
but a space where time seems to have stopped 😊”