City-Designated Cultural Properties
City-Designated Cultural Properties994 Introducing the cultural properties designated by Incheon Metropolitan City among various cultural heritage in Jung-gu
- Incheon Branch of the Former First Bank of Japan
- Incheon Post Office
- Yonggungsa Temple
- Jemulpo Gurakbu (former)
- Incheon branch of the Former 58th Bank of Japan
- Hongyemun Gate
- Former 18th Bank of Japan, Incheon Branch
- Korea Anglican Church of Incheon Nae-dong Church
- Yongdong Well
- Home of Cho Byeong-su
- Palmido Lighthouse
- Prehistoric Site in Sammokdo
- Neungingyodang Painting of Buddhist Deities
- Neungingyodang Hyeonwang scroll painting of a Buddhist pantheon
- Zelkova Tree in Yonggungsa
- Monument of Yang Ju-seong
- Boundary Stairway of Qing and Japanese Settlements
Yongdong Well
The well is believed to have acquired its present construction in 1883, around the time of the opening of Incheon to foreign trade.
Having once been a natural pond, the well providing abundant quantities of flavorful water was the main source of drinking water for Incheon residents until a modern water supply system was set up in the city.
Even after World War II, residents of Incheon occasionally used this well when the city’s water supply was temporarily interrupted or was otherwise insufficient.
The well measures 2.15 m in diameter and 10 m in depth, and has a round interior wall built using natural and hewn stone blocks. The cylindrical portion above ground was built in concrete.
In 1967, to protect the well from the elements, a hexagonal open pavilion with a tiled roof was built above it.
The calligraphy on the wooden tablet at the front of pavilion was written by Park Se-rim.
Having once been a natural pond, the well providing abundant quantities of flavorful water was the main source of drinking water for Incheon residents until a modern water supply system was set up in the city.
Even after World War II, residents of Incheon occasionally used this well when the city’s water supply was temporarily interrupted or was otherwise insufficient.
The well measures 2.15 m in diameter and 10 m in depth, and has a round interior wall built using natural and hewn stone blocks. The cylindrical portion above ground was built in concrete.
In 1967, to protect the well from the elements, a hexagonal open pavilion with a tiled roof was built above it.
The calligraphy on the wooden tablet at the front of pavilion was written by Park Se-rim.
| Designation No. | Period | Location | Date of Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incheon Metropolitan City Folklore Cultural Heritage No. 2 | Joseon Dynasty | 19-13, Uhyeon-ro 90beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon | Jun. 12, 1996 |