Introduction
Geumseongsanseong Fortress in Geumseongsan Mountain (603m) forms a boundary
between two small villages located on the border of two provinces (Geumseong-myeon,
Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do and Sunchang-gun, Jeollabuk-do) and is one of the
three popular mountains of the Honam region (the Southwestern region of Korea
that includes Jeollanam-do and Jeollabuk-do). The fortress is surrounded by
two walls connecting Cheolmabong Peak, Undaebong Peak, and Jangdaebong Peak.
The total length of the outer wall is 6.486 meters and inner wall is 859 meters.
Historians are uncertain about the year the fortress was built, and
have concluded that it dates back to the Three Kingdoms Period (57 BCE – 676
CE) based on an examination of the ruins and remains discovered in the surrounding
area. The fortress was reconstructed in 1409 and repaired in 1610 after the
Imjin War (1592-1598). Following that, it continued to develop into a strong
military base.
– Classification: Historic Site No. 353
– Date of Designation: August 24, 1991
– Owner: Park Jinseong and 85 persons
– Age: Three States Era
– Site Area: 1,349,977㎡
– Kind of Cultural Properties: Castle Site
Address:
10, Geumseongsanseong 1-gil, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do[Google Map]
Homepage:
http://tour.damyang.go.kr
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
www.cha.go.kr
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
Transportation
[Bus]
From Central City Bus Terminal, take an express bound for Damyang Passenger Bus Terminal.
Take Bus 311 in front of the bus terminal, and get off at Damyang-gun Office Bus Stop. (1 bus stop)
Transfer to Bus 11-1 and get off at Munam Bus Stop. (18 bus stops)
From the bus stop, walk about 1.8 km to get the destination.
* From Damyang to Geumseong, a direct bus operates 20 times a day. (20 minute)
Call the Korea
Travel Hotline for assistance with directions.
Additional Info
tel: +82-61-380-2812
zipcode: 57301
infocenter: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
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