Down the back streets of Insadong there's a magical place that will make your smallest dreams come true. It's called Worldmini and it is a fantastic little gallery with some tiny pieces of art.
There's a similar place in the Ssamzie shopping centre, but Worldmini is less about tourist knickknacks and more about the art of modelling itself.
The attention to detail is incredible. Each model has its own story to tell and if you care to, you can lose yourself in these miniscule worlds.
The Marie Celeste of Hanok parties...
My favourite is this fast food stall.
A miniature moment, frozen in time, each patron's plate perfectly arranged.
If you ask nicely they'll even let you sneak a look at their workshop. An Aladdin's cave of modeler's odds and ends.
When I was there last March I got a preview of their latest hanok.
And if you didn't know this was a miniature, you might glance and think it the real thing...
If you fancy visiting Worldmini, then head down to Insadong. Exit from Anguk station then head down the main street and turn right when you see the sign for the Hae Jeong Hospital. Worldmini is on the first building to your left (on the third floor).
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