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Gangyeongcheon Hyojamun Memorial Gate · 강영천 효자문

Overview

Located in a quiet village in Bukmyeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gangyeongcheon Hyojamun is a memorial gate honoring a son's exceptional filial devotion to his parents. This modest heritage site offers visitors a glimpse into the Confucian values of filial piety cherished during the Joseon Dynasty.

Original (Korean)

경기도 가평군 북면에 자리한 강영천효자문은 부모에 대한 지극한 효행을 기리기 위해 세워진 정려문입니다. 조용한 시골 마을 풍경 속에서 조선시대 유교적 효 사상을 엿볼 수 있는 소박한 문화유산입니다.

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Address경기도 가평군 북면 논남기길 402-19
Hours 상시 개방
Closed 연중무휴
Parking 불가능
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