Seoul Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification (서울 몽촌토성)
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Seoul Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification (서울 몽촌토성)

424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

About

Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification is an ancient earthen fortress built during the Hanseong period of the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje (BC 18-AD 660). It is believed to have been constructed in the 3rd to 4th centuries. Utilizing the natural advantages of the Hangang River, it served defensive purposes with its trench  and log barrier. Excavated relics from the Baekje era are on display at the Seoul Baekje Museum. The site is situated within the Olympic Park in Songpa, Seoul.
Information
Phone
+82-2-2147-2814
Website
korean.visitseoul.net
Hours
Open 24 hr
Closed
N/A (Open all year round)
Parking
Available (Olympic Park Parking Lot near South Gates 3, 4, and Olympic Committee Hall Gate 2)
Fee
Information not available

Visitors also explore Soma Museum of Art (소마미술관), Olympic Park Stadium (올림픽공원 경기장) and Mongchon Museum of History (몽촌역사관) near this location.

Location

37.52099, 127.12298

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Seoul Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification (서울 몽촌토성) in Seoul – Korea Travel Guide