Castle
Gwanmunseong
🇰🇷 South Korea · 8th century
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.
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). 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.
Text adapted from “Kwanmunsŏng” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gwanmunseong ranks #8,058 of 8,134 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #47 of the 58 mapped in South Korea. Founded 722, it is older than 96% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 41 atlas entries founded in the 8th century. 5 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Ulsan, 13 km away. See how South Korea compares in the castle statistics.
View on the interactive castle map →Frequently asked questions
Where is Gwanmunseong?
Gwanmunseong stands in South Korea, at 35.67°, 129.33472°.
When was Gwanmunseong built?
The atlas dates its founding to 722. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Gwanmunseong?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #8,058 of 8,134 worldwide, and #47 in South Korea. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Gwanmunseong?
Ulsan Castle, about 13 km away.
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