Tag: Suwon

The Hwaseong fortress : An historical unprecedented project

About thirty kilometers from the capital, Suwon is mainly known for its Hwaseong fortress that surrounds the heart of the city. The city Suwon is remarkable on many levels. First planned town in the world; its structure is similar to that of the cities of […]

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Suwon’s year : promoting the Hwaseong fortress

City near Seoul, Suwon is a city with a lot of historical monuments. Less than one hour south of the capital, it is the largest city in Gyeonggi-do province. Famous for its World Heritage-listed fortifications build during the Joseon dynasty, by its ruler King jeongjo […]

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