Hwaseong Fortress
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Address | 1-2 Jangan-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
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Opened | 1796 |
Hours | Open 24 hours |
Provinces | Gyeonggi-do |
UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription | 1997 |
UNESCO Site Id | 817 |
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Date of Upd. | |
ID | 775462 |
About Hwaseong Fortress
Hwaseong Fortress or Suwon Hwaseong is a fortification surrounding the centre of Suwon, the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, in South Korea. It was built from 1794 to 1796 by King Jeongjo of the Joseon dynasty to house and honour the remains of his father, Prince Sado.
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