Dosan Seowon (Dosan Confucian Academy)
The Dosan Confucian Academy and Shrine was built at the suggestion of Confucian scholars in 1693, the 19th year of the reign of King Sukjong. In 1868, King Gojong ordered the destruction and removal of the main building. However, it was restored in 1921 and a danso (memorial shrine) was built. The academy honors two Confucian scholars, Gwon Shi and Gwon Deuk-gi (from the Andong Gwon family), whose tombs are located on the hill to the west of the complex. Although the architecture is interesting, there isn't much to see here outside of when they hold memorial services for the two scholars in the spring and fall. Do not be confused by the academy in Andong with the same name.
The Dosan Confucian Academy and Shrine was built at the suggestion of Confucian scholars in 1693, the 19th year of the reign of King Sukjong. In 1868, King Gojong ordered the destruction and removal of the main building. However, it was restored in 1921 and a danso (memorial shrine) was built. The academy honors two Confucian scholars, Gwon Shi and Gwon Deuk-gi (from the Andong Gwon family), whose tombs are located on the hill to the west of the complex. Although the architecture is interesting, there isn't much to see here outside of when they hold memorial services for the two scholars in the spring and fall. Do not be confused by the academy in Andong with the same name.
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