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Suwon Hwaseong Museum

Suwon Hwaseong Museum

수원화성박물관 · Gyeonggi · Museums & galleries

Suwon Hwaseong Museum presents the history and culture of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, an important Korean cultural asset and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Visitors to the museum can learn about the formation of the fortress and the city of Suwon itself through detailed, systematically designed exhititions. The museum houses an extensive collection of items that showcase the construction and development of the fortress, as well as gatherings and events that took place within the fortress.

TypeMuseums & galleries
RegionGyeonggi
Address21, Changnyong-daero, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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