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Ulsan Castle
🇰🇷 South Korea
Ulsan Castle (울산왜성, 蔚山倭城) is a Japanese style castle in Ulsan, South Korea which was constructed during the Japanese invasions of Korea (Imjin war) by Katō Kiyomasa's army. Today, Ulsan Castle is almost ruined by the city planning of Ulsan.
Ulsan Japanese Castle was excluded from Historic Sites of South Korea on October 30, 1997.
Yagura (Guard Tower): 12. Moats, Gates and other structures Date of Construction: November, 1597 (established) Founder: Katō Kiyomasa Status: The 7th Ulsan monument Location: Hakseong-dong, Jung-ju, Ulsan
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Ulsan Castle ranks #4,065 of 8,134 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #14 of the 58 mapped in South Korea. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 1,673 times in the last 60 days, more than 62% of the atlas. 2 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Ulsan, 2 km away. See how South Korea compares in the castle statistics.
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Where is Ulsan Castle?
Ulsan Castle stands in South Korea, at 35.55494°, 129.33886°.
How famous is Ulsan Castle?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #4,065 of 8,134 worldwide, and #14 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 Ulsan Castle?
Gwanmunseong, about 13 km away.
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