🛡️ Hwaseong Fortress
Late 18th-century fortified wall in Suwon, South Korea
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed 1997)
- Constructed 1794–1796 under King Jeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty
- Perimeter: approximately 5.7 kilometres
- Located in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Hwaseong Fortress is a walled fortification in Suwon that represents a significant achievement in late Joseon Dynasty military architecture and urban planning. Built between 1794 and 1796 under the direction of King Jeongjo, the fortress was constructed to honor his father, Prince Sado, and to serve as a strategic defense structure. The design synthesised traditional Korean fortification methods with emerging scientific principles documented in military treatises, making it a notable example of ...