Museongseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (무성서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

  • Museongseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (무성서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])
  • Museongseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (무성서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])
  • Museongseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (무성서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])
  • Museongseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (무성서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])
  • Museongseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (무성서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Explanation

Museongseowon Confucian Academy was built in 1615 to honor Silla's scholar Choe Chiwon (857-?). An important cultural heritage for understanding the Confucianism and culture of the Joseon Dynasty, it is recognized as a representative example of seowon architecture and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The traditional architecture still remains, and the surrounding scenery, including old ginkgo trees, is beautiful.


Homepage

https://www.jeongeup.go.kr/culture


Information Use

World Heritage

Contact and Information : +82-63-536-6776

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Hours : Open 24 hr


More information

Admission Fees
Free

Location

44-12 Wonchon 1-gil, Chilbo-myeon, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk-do