Dodongseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage]
도동서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산]
History · 726, Gujiseo-ro, Dalseong-gun, Daegu
Nearby stations and stops
- Bus stop 도동서원 · straight-line 99m
Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31
Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations
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- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2023-01-05 · Collected: Not provided
Dodongseowon Confucian Academy was first established by Confucian scholars in 1568 at the eastern base of Biseulsan Mountain, but was burnt down during the Imjin War (1592-1598). In 1605, the school was reconstructed on its current site and was renamed Borodongseowon. In 1607, the name was changed to Dongdoseowon. "Dongdo" means that the teachings ("do") of Confucianism come from the East (dong in Korean). Dodongseowon is one of the 47 major Confucian academies that was not affected by Heungseon Daewongun's order to eliminate Confucian academies.
In the area
Shrines 2 of 12 attractions in Dalseong-gun
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI