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Suwonhyanggyo Confucian School

Suwonhyanggyo Confucian School

수원향교 · Gyeonggi · Palaces & heritage

Suwonhyanggyo Confucian School was built in 1291 in front of Hwasan Mountain in Hwaseong where it stayed for nearly 500 years. It was moved to its current location in 1789 with the construction of Hwaseong Fortress. During the move, some of the original wood was exposed to water and began to rot. These parts were repaired in 1795 and efforts were made to prevent the wooden structure from futher damage. The current school is comprised of various halls, gates, and pavilions. It is registered as Gyeonggi-do Cultural Property and operates programs every summer for regional students.

TypePalaces & heritage
RegionGyeonggi
Address107-9, Hyanggyo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Hours09:00-17:00
ClosedWeekends (except upon event reservations)
ParkingAvailable

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