Gyeongju Hyanggyo, Gyeongju

Name: Gyeongju Hyanggyo
Address: Gyeongju, South Korea

#27 among attractions in Gyeongju

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The Gyeongju Hyanggyo is a hyanggyo or government-run provincial school during the Goryeo and Joseon periods, which is located the neighborhood of Gyo-dong, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. The foundation date is unknown, but was established to enshrine the memorial tablet of a wise Confucian scholar and to commemorate him as well as to provide mid-leveled education to the local during the Goryeo period. The site was originally the place where the Gukhak, or national academy of the Silla kingdom was situated. The Gukhak was built in 682, the second year of King Sinmun's reign and is equivalent to current national universities. It is designated to the 191st Tangible Cultural Property of North Gyeongsang province. ()

Local name: 경주향교 Coordinates: 35°50'33"N, 129°12'11"E

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Gyeongju Hyanggyo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Seongdong Market, Cheomseongdae, Banwolseong, Hwangseong Park.

0.8 miE
Flea market, Shopping, Market
Seongdong Market, Gyeongju
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Gyeongju, a city rich with historical significance, sits Seongdong Market, a bustling hub of commerce that offers visitors an authentic slice of Korean market culture. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and a diverse array of goods, this...
1.1 miE
Observatory ruins dating from 632 A.D.
Cheomseongdae, Gyeongju
30 min walk • Cheomseongdae Observatory is a testament to the advanced astronomical knowledge and architectural prowess of the Silla Dynasty, located in the historic city of Gyeongju, South Korea. Constructed in the 7th century, Cheomseongdae stands as the oldest surviving...
1.4 miSE
Remnants of an ancient palace and fortress
Banwolseong, Gyeongju
35 min walk • Banwolseong, also known as the Half Moon Fortress, is an ancient historical site nestled in the heart of Gyeongju, South Korea. This archaeological treasure was once the royal palace compound of the Silla Dynasty, which reigned from 57 BC to 935 AD.
1.3 miNE
Park
Hwangseong Park, Gyeongju
34 min walk • The Hwangseong Park is a park located in the neighborhood of Hwangseong-dong, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. Many of public sport facilities are located in the park with an area of 1,022,350㎡ including a luxuriant pine trees forest.
~1650 ftSE
Archaeological site
Gold Crown Tomb, Gyeongju
8 min walk • The Gold Crown Tomb, is a Silla tumulus located in modern-day Gyeongju, South Korea, the former capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom. Believed to date from the fifth or sixth century CE, the tomb was excavated in 1921.
0.6 miSE
Ancient tomb from the 5th or 6th century
Cheonmachong, Gyeongju
16 min walk • Cheonmachong, formerly Tomb No.155 in South Korea, is a tumulus located in Gyeongju, South Korea. The name "Cheonmachong" means Sky horse tomb. This tomb was built in the style of Silla.
1.3 miSW
Historical place
Seoak Seowon, Gyeongju
35 min walk • The Seoak Seowon is a seowon located in the neighborhood of Seoak-dong, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Seowon was a type of local academy during the Joseon Dynasty.
1.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Seondo-dong, Gyeongju
37 min walk • Seondo-dong is an administrative dong or neighbourhood in the administrative subdivisions of the Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. It consists of four legal dongs such as Seoak-dong, Chunghyo-dong, Hyohyeon-dong, and Gwangmyeong-dong.
0.6 miNE
Neighbourhood
Seonggeon-dong, Gyeongju
15 min walk • Seonggeon-dong is an administrative dong or a neighbourhood in the administrative subdivisions of the Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. It consists of four legal dongs including Seonggeon-dong and Seokjang-dong.
0.7 miNE
Neighbourhood
Hwango-dong, Gyeongju
19 min walk • Hwango-dong is a dong or a neighbourhood of the Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. It is located in the central Gyeongju and is bordered by Bohwang-dong on the east, Jangang-dong on the west, Hwangnam-dong on the south and Seongdong-dong on the north.
0.7 miS
Neighbourhood
Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju
18 min walk • Hwangnam-dong is a dong or a neighbourhood of the Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. It is bordered by Dodong-dong on the east, Tapjeong-dong on the west, Naenam-myeon on the south and Jungang-dong on the north.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gyeongju Hyanggyo?

Nearby attractions include Gold Crown Tomb, Gyeongju (8 min walk), Seonggeon-dong, Gyeongju (15 min walk), Cheonmachong, Gyeongju (16 min walk), Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju (18 min walk).

How to get to Gyeongju Hyanggyo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gyeongju Hyanggyo:

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Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal (6 min walk)
Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal (7 min walk)