Description: The largest mountain fortress in the Republic of Korea, the Geumjeong Fortress has guarded the cityof Busan from marine attack since 1703. Almost 17 miles of nine-foot-tall walls snake the crest of Geumjeongsan Mountain, which visitors can reach via cable car from the park entrance below. While the fort was destroyed during the Japanese Occupation (1910-1945), restoration efforts begun in 1972 have restored it to largely original condition, with all four gates and much of the original wall still standing. Be sure to bring your camera, because the view of the city below and the water beyond is not to be forgotten.
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