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Dosanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (도산서원 [유네스코 세계유산]) - Homepage : www.andong.go.kr - Tel : +82-54-856-1073 In terms of architecture, Dosanseowon Confucian Academy complex can largely be divided into Dosanseodang compound and Dosanseowon compound. Dosanseodang area consists of living quarters and lecture halls where Toegye Yi Hwang, an eminent Confucian scholar, lived and taught his students. Dosanseowon was built after Toegye Yi Hwang passed away by his followers' to honor the legacy of his teachings as well as to pay respects to the deceased. Built in 1561, Dosanseodang lecture hall is the oldest building in the whole complex. It was personally designed by Yi Hwang, penname Toegye, to further his studies while educating future scholars after moving to the countryside. Living quarters used as a student dormitory were also built along with the lecture hall. Dosanseowon compound was completed in 1576, six years after Yi Hwang's death. Yi Hwang's ancestra...

Cheongungak Hall (청운각) - Homepage : - Tel : Cheongungak Hall was the living quarters for President Park Chung Hee from 1937 to 1940 while he was working as an elementary school teacher. After becoming president, he would often visit the hall when there were events in the area of Mungyeong. Cheongungak Hall was built in 1928 and is a prime example of 20th century architecture. Currently the hall serves as an exhibition space for photos of the president and items he used during his time here. - Address : 35 Cheongun-ro, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Inquiries and Guides +82-54-571-7176 - Parking : Available - Parking fee : - Rest date : N/A (Open all year round) - Use fee : Free - Use time : Open 24 hours - Scale : - Touring Time : 청운각 (5) 청운각 (1) 청운각 (2) 청운각 (4) This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 23 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organ...

Jeongsusa Temple (정수사) - Homepage : - Tel : +82-61-430-3114 According to the historical archives, Jeongsusa Temple was once a very large temple. Unfortunately, most of the temple buildings have been destroyed and only the main hall, Daeungjeon Hall, and a few smaller structures such as the living quarters remain on site today. The temple was originally called Ssanggyesa Temple because the waters of two valleys meet in front of this temple. It was renamed Jeongsusa Temple during the latter part of the Joseon dynasty (1392-1905). The temple was reportedly established by the state monk Doseon-guksa in the first year of the reign of Silla Kingdom’s King Aejang (800). However, the temple’s founding year preceded the monk’s year of birth so there seems to have been a mistake in the year of foundation. Daeungjeon, the main hall, has three rooms in the front and two on the sides with a gambrel roof. Designated as Jeollanam-do Tangible Cultural Property, the structure features a modest and si...

Dosanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (도산서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) - Homepage : www.dosanseowon.com - Tel : +82-54-8561073 In terms of architecture, Dosanseowon Confucian Academy complex can largely be divided into Dosanseodang compound and Dosanseowon compound. Dosanseodang area consists of living quarters and lecture halls where Toegye Yi Hwang, an eminent Confucian scholar, lived and taught his students. Dosanseowon was built after Toegye Yi Hwang passed away by his followers' legacy of his teachings as well as to pay respects to the deceased. Built in 1561, Dosanseodang lecture hall is the oldest building in the whole complex. It was personally designed by Yi Hwang, penname Toegye, to further his studies while educating future scholars after moving to the countryside. Living quarters used as a student dormitory were also built along with the lecture hall. Dosanseowon compound was completed in 1576, six years after Yi Hwang's death. Yi Hwang's ancestral tablet ...

Lee Jang-woo's House (이장우 가옥) - Homepage : www.namgu.gwangju.kr - Tel : +82-62-607-2333 Designated the first Gwangju Folk Material on March 20, 1989, Lee Jang-woo's House is an upper-class, tile-roofed house with a gate, storeroom, servants’ quarters, detached building, and main building. The building is estimated to have been constructed in 1899 and is overall a sturdy example of Korean architecture, well-preserved in its original state. The L-shaped main hall of the historic building is rather large and consists of (left to right) a wooden verandah, a small room, a hall, the main room, a kitchen, and another small room. The room doors are double doors with a sliding door on the inside and a hinged door on the outside. The hall also has partitions that can be hung up as necessary. - Address : 21, Yangchon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju ※ Introduction Information - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-62-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-62...

Changgyeonggung Palace (창경궁) - Homepage : cgg.cha.go.kr - Tel : +82-2-762-4868 Located in the heart of Seoul, Changgyeonggung Palace was originally built as Suganggung Palace by the 4th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, King Sejong (r.1418-1450), for his retiring father, King Taejong. It often served as residential quarters for queens and concubines. During the reign of King Seongjong (r.1469-1494), the palace was renovated and renamed to Changgyeonggung Palace. It later became a park with a zoo and a botanical garden during Japanese colonial rule. The palace grounds remained this way until 1983 when restoration of its old grace was completed. - Address : 185, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-762-4868 - Open date : - Parking : Available (33 parking spaces) - Rest date : Mondays - Use season : -...