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Hwaseong Fortress

Hwaseong Fortress wes built by Jo Sim-tae, county governor of Hwaseong,under the supervision of Prime Minister Chae Je-gong, based on the theories of fortress designs of Yu Hyeong-won and Jeong Yak-yong, scholars of the Practical School. The most scientific of all fortress walls in Korea, its structures are elaborately arranged, assuming graceful and majestic aspects. Nothing a few special features of the fortress: stone and mud bricks were used in combination; a modern structure of defense was prepared not only against arrows, spears and swords,but also more..

type:	Palaces
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address:	Suwon
url:	eng.suwon.ne.kr
tel:	(031) 228-2766

Hwaseong Fortress

"Hwaseong is a military building of the early modern times, fully equipped with the most advanced and scientific features in the oriental and occidental world. " (Execution Board of World Heritage Committee)

"Hwaseong has a unique historic significance as it was built combined with features of castle types both in Europe and in far-eastern Asia, It is representative of 18th century military building."(International Monument Relics Association)

"Hwaseong has only 200 years history, but each building of the castle has a distinctive artistic more..

type:	Palaces
World66 rating:	[rate it]
address:	Suwon
url:	eng.suwon.ne.kr
tel:	(031) 228-2766