Jongmyo Shrine Jongmyo Shrine preserves the tablets of the deceased kings and queens of the Joseon period. The shrine (p. 45) was built on the basis of the Confucian thought that honouring one’s ancestors is the most important virtue. The

Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon The scholars of the Shilhak School of Practical Knowledge outlined the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. The architecture of Korea and Western countries was used in combination. Unlike other forts in Korea, the Suwon fort was suitable for residential,

Gyeongju Historic Areas Nachdem Gyeongju fast ein Jahrtausend lang die Hauptstadt des Königreichs Silla (57 v. Chr. – 935 v. Chr.) war, wird die gesamte Stadt Gyeongju als Museum und Kulturerbe bezeichnet. Die Gyeongju Historic Areas bestehen aus 52 buddhistischen

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Namhansanseong Fortress was constructed on rugged mountain terrain to maximize defensive properties, and to serve as the capital during times of war. Influenced by East and West fortification methods, it faced a number of reconstructions and expansions until the 19th