[Chungcheongnam-do] Munheonseowon Confucian Academy (문헌서원)
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💡 Overview
Munheonseowon Confucian Academy was established to pay tribute to the memory of Lee Gok (1298-1351) and Lee Saek (1328-1396) who were well-respected for their writings and character. The school was originally built in 1594, but was burnt down during the Imjin War (1592-1598). It was rebuilt in 1610 and became a legislated private institute in 1611.
The academy consists of an educational area and a shrine. Mortuary tablets of five Confucian scholars including Lee Jong-hak, Lee Ja, Lee Gae as well as Lee Gok and Lee Saek were enshrined at the school.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 66 Seowon-ro 172beon-gil, Gisan-myeon, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do (Zipcode: 33626) |
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| 📞 Phone | +82-41-953-5895 |
| 🌐 Website | munheon.org (Korean only) |
| Operating Hours | March-October 09:00-18:00 November-February 09:00-17:00 * Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. |
| Day Off | Mondays (closed the following day if Monday is a public holiday), New Year’s Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) |
| Parking | Available |
| Inquiries and Information | +82-41-953-5895 |
📝 Additional Information
[Restrooms]
Available
[Admission Fees]
Free
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization
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