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The Shining Fortress part 2: its remarkable story.

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by Matthew Jackson on 7 August, 2009

in Architecture | Gyeonggi-do | Historical | Joseon Dynasty

by Matthew Jackson The story which surrounds the building of the Hwaseong fortress is an extraordinary one. The fortress was originally built as part of the new Suwon city, a project initiated by King Chongjo. King Chongjo (or King Jeongjo, depending on your preferred romanization) had been greatly devoted to his father, Sado Seja, who […]

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