Chilgok Gasansanseong Fortress and Gasanbawi Rock
칠곡 가산산성 및 가산바위 · Gyeongbuk · Palaces & heritage
Gasansanseong Fortress in Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do is located in the middle of Chilgok-gun, between Daegu Metropolitan City and Gumi. Gasansan Mountain (901m in elevation) is 10 kilometers west of Palgongsan Mountain. Because it boasts seven peaks, the mountain was called Chilbongsan Mountain. After enduring foreign invasions, including the Imjin War (1592-1598) and the Qing invasion of Joseon (1636), the Joseon rulers built a fortress over the course of 100 years to aid in Korea’s defense. It is Korea’s only three-layered fortress, consisting of inner, outer and central walls. The flat Gasanbawi Rock at the mountain’s peak, which is large enough to accommodate 100 people at a time, offers a great view of Daegu Metropolitan City.
| Type | Palaces & heritage |
|---|---|
| Region | Gyeongbuk |
| Address | Gasan-ri, Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do |
Getting there
Nearby places
Gunwi Buddha Triad Grotto (2nd Seokguram)
Gunwi-gun Palgongsan National Park (팔공산국립공원(군위군))
Gasan Supia
National Center for Forest Activities, Chilgok
Songjeong Recreational Forest
Gyeongsan Seonbonsa Temple (선본사(경산))
Chilgok Patriots & Peace Memorial
