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Andong, the Capital of the Korean Spirit.

South East Area

Mukgyeseowon Confucian Academy

Address
72, Gukman-ri-gil, Gilan-myeon, Andong-si
Phone
+82-54-841-2433
Opening hours
Any time
Admission fee
Free
Parking
Free
Explanations
  • Category : Seowon (Confucian Academy)
  • Designated as : Gyeongsangbuk-do Folk Material No. 19 (June 17, 1980)
  • Era : Joseon Dynasty
  • Public transportation: Bus route 11

Mukgyeseowon is a Confucian Academy where they commemorate and shrine Bobaekdang Kim Gyehaeng and Eunggye Ok Go. Both of them were esteemed bureaucrats in the era of the Joseon Dynasty. The Seowon had been abolished by the ordinance of Heungseon Daewongun but recovered later. There are beautiful natural scenes and gorgeous red apricot blossoms in spring. Eupcheongru of Mukgyeseowon also adds beauty to them.

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