Fortress Wall of Seoul

Fortress Wall of Seoul is in Sindang-dong, Jung, Seoul, Gyeonggi. Fortress Wall of Seoul is situated nearby to the castle Seoul City Wall, as well as near 이간수문.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Dongdaemun and Dongdaemun.

Dongdaemun

City gate

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Heunginjimun, a.k.a. Dongdaemun, is one of The Eight Gates of Seoul in the Seoul City Wall, a prominent landmark in central Seoul, South Korea. The Korean name "Dongdaemun" means "Great East Gate," and it was so named because it was the major eastern gate in the wall that surrounded Seoul during the Joseon period. Dongdaemun is situated 360 metres north of Fortress Wall of Seoul.

Dongdaemun

Metro station

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Dongdaemun station station is a station on Line 1 and Line 4 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. Sometimes called Dong Station, it is named after one of the Four Great Gates of the circular wall surrounding ancient Seoul, and is situated on the eastern end of Jongno. Dongdaemun is situated 300 metres north of Fortress Wall of Seoul.

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (DDP)

Metro station

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Dongdaemun History & Culture Park station is a station on Line 2, Line 4 and Line 5 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. It is named for the nearby Dongdaemun History & Culture Park. Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (DDP) is situated 360 metres southwest of Fortress Wall of Seoul.