Kwanmunsŏng
| Kwanmunsŏng | |
|---|---|
 Some of the fortress's ruins (2003) | |
Interactive map of Kwanmunsŏng | |
| 35°40′12″N 129°20′05″E / 35.67°N 129.3347°E | |
| Location | North and South Gyeongsang, South Korea |
Official name | Gwanmunseong Fortress |
| Designated | 1963-01-21 |
| Reference no. | 48 |
Kwanmunsŏng (Korean: 관문성; Hanja: 關門城; RR: Gwanmunseong) was a Unified Silla-era Korean fortress located in North and South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. On January 21, 1963, it was made a Historic Site of South Korea.[1][2]
It was built in 722 (Korean calendar), during the reign of King Seongdeok. It was meant to protect the Silla capital of Gyeongju. Its walls have a total length is 12 km (7.5 mi).[1] It was in ruins by the early Joseon period. Part of it was used during the 1592–1598 Imjin War. In recent years, most of its structures are in ruins.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Gwanmunseong Fortress - Heritage Search". Cultural Heritage Administration. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
- 1 2 윤, 성호, 관문성 (關門城), Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean), Academy of Korean Studies, retrieved 2025-02-12
Categories:
- Historic Sites (South Korea)
- Castles in South Korea
- Gates in South Korea
- Buildings and structures in Gyeongju
- Buildings and structures in Ulsan
- Buildings and structures in South Gyeongsang Province
- Buildings and structures in North Gyeongsang Province
- History of Ulsan
- History of South Gyeongsang Province
- History of North Gyeongsang Province
- Military of Silla