Imcheonggak House (안동 임청각)
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Imcheonggak House (안동 임청각)

63, Imcheonggak-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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Step back into the Joseon Dynasty at Imcheonggak House, Korea’s largest remaining estate. Visitors should expect a stunning exploration of preserved aristocratic life, centered around the beautiful Gunjajeong pavilion. This site is a must for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts keen to learn about traditional Korean aesthetics. Due to its preservation status, a guided tour is recommended to fully appreciate the history and scholarly artifacts, such as the famous autographs found onsite. Enjoy the serene cultural escape year-round.

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Imcheonggak House is the largest remaining household from the Joseon dynasty, holding a history of over 500 years. The house was built for one aristocratic family’s love of the scenic beauty in the surrounding area. It was originally built with a total of 99 kan (traditional measurement of space between pillars) but only 70 remain. The most famous structure on this property is the annexed pavilion, Gunjajeong. An autograph of the famous Confucian scholar Lee Hwang can be found hanging outside the pavilion.
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Phone
+82-54-859-0025
Website
www.imcheonggak.com
www.tourandong.com
www.cha.go.kr
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Visitors also explore Sinse-dong Mural Village (신세동 벽화마을), Traditional Culture Contents Museum (전통문화콘텐츠박물관) and Uniqlo - Andong Branch [Tax Refund Shop](유니클로 안동점) near this location.

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36.56513, 128.74472

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