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  ⸻ 🏯 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. ⸻ 🌅 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. . ⸻ 🍽️ 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 😊”