Janganmun Gate in Suwon Hwaseong still stands proudly

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The structure in the photo is Janganmun, the main gate of Suwon Hwaseong. The term "Jangan" does not refer to Jangan, the capital of the Tang Dynasty in China, but simply to the capital. It is said that the king who came from Hanyang, the capital city, entered Hwaseong through this gate. The stone gate is huge and still retains its majesty.

When I looked beyond the gate, I saw people passing through the gate. Some were holding parasols. A man was sitting in the shade under the gate. Perhaps he was resting in the shade. Beyond the gate, I could see what looked like a further gate. It is the main gate, so it must be well-protected.

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Dec 2013 ARCHITECTURE SOUTH KOREA

PHOTO DATA

No

8150

Shooting Date

Jul 2008

Posted On

December 11, 2013

Modified On

January 7, 2024

Place

Suwon, South Korea

Genre

Street Photography

Camera

CANON EOS 1V

Lens

EF85MM F1.2L II USM

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