Dosanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (도산서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Published 2003-01-03 Updated 2020-07-08 View 42081

We provide various information such as the website, contact information, usage information, and location (map) of Gyeongsangbuk-do Andong-si, Dosanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (도산서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) using public data of Korea Tourism Organization.

Dosanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (도산서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])0

Dosanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (도산서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])1

Dosanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (도산서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])2

Dosanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (도산서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])3

Dosanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (도산서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])4

Dosanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (도산서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])5

Dosanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (도산서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])6

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 in 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 was enshrined inside Sangdeoksa Shrine (Treasure No. 211) in 1572. Two years later, Jeongyodang Lecture Hall (Treasure No. 210) was built to relocate the tablet and with the addition of buildings to the hall's east and west, the area became a seowon. In 1575, the establishment was bestowed a royal charter and a plaque with the name Dosanseowon written by Han Seok-bong, and became the Confucian academy headquarters in the Yeongnam region.

Telephone

+82-54-840-6599

Homepage

www.dosanseowon.com (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Detailed Information

Admission Fees
Individuals – Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 700 won / Children 600 won
Groups – Adults 1,300 won / Teenagers 600 won / Children 500 won

* Groups - 30 people or more

Restrooms
Available

Interpretation Services Offered
Available in English (advance inquiry required)