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Geumjeongsanseong Fortress

Geumjeongsanseong Fortress

금정산성 · Busan · Palaces & heritage

Geumjeongsanseong Fortress, with a circumference of 18,845 meters along the ridges and valleys of Geumjeongsan Mountain, is a large-scale fortress built during the Joseon dynasty between 1701 and 1703. The fortress is accompanied by Geumjeongsanseong Village and is known for producing Sanseong makgeolli (unrefined rice wine), a traditional Korean alcoholic beverage. Additionally, there are numerous restaurants, cafés, and attractions, making it a place where nature, history, cuisine, and sightseeing coexist.

TypePalaces & heritage
RegionBusan
Address78-5 Bungmun-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan
HoursOpen 24 hr
ClosedN/A (Open all year round)
ParkingAvailable

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