Namhansanseong Fortress Namhansanseong (literally South Han Mountain Fortress) is a park at an elevation of 480m above sea level, immediately to the southeast of Seoul. It is located on Namhansan (South Han Mountain). It contains fortifications that date back to the 17th century, and a number of temples. Is a south fortress built for the defense of Hanseong (Seoul), the captial of Joseon. It was built in the Three Kingdoms Period. It was remodeled in 1624 and after that it underwent repairs about 10 different times. The fortress went unused and slowly crumbled until 1954, when it was designated a national park and a good deal of repair work was done. The fortress area once accommodated nine temples, as well as various command posts and watch towers. Today a single command post, Seojangdae and a single temple, Changgyeongsa, remain. There are other more recent temples on the path up to the south gate and fortress walls. The north, south and east gates have been restored. Have a look at the panoramic View of Seoul from the fortress.. Korea Tourism Organisation India
Posted on: Sat, 02 Nov 2013 18:08:44 +0000
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