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Hwaseong Fortress

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.

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Hwaseong Fortress is a highlight in 18th century military architecture, combining features from East and West.

This fortress in the city of Suwon was established in September 1796. The Emperor Chongjo moved his seat of government to Mount Paldal in Suwon, and he encircled 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 site consists of 48 monuments in total: the massive walls, four gates, bastions, artillery towers, and more. It partly was burnt down during the Japanese colonial period and the Korean War, but renovation works in the 1970s restored it to its former glory. 

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