Bukhansanseong Fortress(english)

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Bukhansanseong Fortress Old map

Introduction of Bukhansanseong Fortress

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Bukhansanseong Fortress Chronology

Future of Bukhansanseong Fortress

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Contents

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Present of Bukhansanseong Fortress

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Past of Bukhansanseong Fortress

Jungseongmun Gate Jungseongmun Gate (Middle fortress gate) was built to supplement the Western part of the fortress, which was the weakest defense position of the fortress. Its dual wall was built in 1714 with Jungseong (middle fortress) and current gate pavilion and its battlement were reconstructed in 1998. The style of gate pavilion is hipped roof and a circular column was used as foundation stone . It is consisted of 3 kans (The unit of space in between the pillars of a building) in the front and 2 kans on the sides.

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