hwaseong fortress

A majestic reminder of Korea’s rich history, built more than 200 years ago on a mountain, 30km south of Seoul, by King Jeongio. Hwaseong Fort is an impressive fortress with artillery towers, gates and walls, listed a World Heritage site in 1997. #seoul #서울 #seoulkorea #seoultravel #korea #한국 #koreatrip #koreatravel #travelling 📷 @cheol_film

The Hwaseong Fortress which circles the city of Suwon makes a great day trip from Seoul. Here's why you should visit this historical site!

About an hour south of Seoul rests Suwon, home of Samsung Headquarters and more historically, the only walled city left in Korea. Hwaseong Fortress was built in the Joseon Dynasty and was built to surround

The southern gate of Suwon’s Hwaseong Fortress and the historic main entrance of the old walled city, Paldalmun Gate was built in 1794. Unlike the other gates of the fortress, this one is now detached...

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When the Joseon King Jeongjo moved his father's tomb to Suwon at the end of the 18th century, he surrounded it with strong defensive works, laid out according to the precepts of an influential military architect of the period, who brought together the latest developments in the field from both East and West. The massive walls, extending for nearly 6 km, still survive; they are pierced by four gates and equipped with bastions, artillery towers and other features. 5 wallpapers…

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