Verified Korean-culture entity · as of 2026-07-02 · cross-checked + Skill-scored · via KoreaAPI · ✓✓ cross-verified
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Gwangju Castle (Korean: 광주읍성; Hanja: 光州邑城) was a Joseon-period castle in Gwangju, Korea (present-day South Korea). According to the Gwangju Eupji (광주읍지; 光州邑誌) published in 1879, it was made of stone. It was 8253 in circumference and 9 (m?) in height.
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Verified facts
Gwangju Castle (광주읍성 유허) — verified Korean place / attraction. In Gwangju.
Gwangju Castle is located in Gwangju (verified via Wikidata Q12585162 2026-07-02 04:52 UTC; Wikipedia Gwangju Castle 2026-07-02 04:52 UTC, as of 2026-07-02).
What are the coordinates of Gwangju Castle?
Gwangju Castle is located at 35.14694, 126.91972 (verified via Wikidata Q12585162 2026-07-02 04:52 UTC; Wikipedia Gwangju Castle 2026-07-02 04:52 UTC, as of 2026-07-02).
What is Gwangju Castle's heritage status?
Gwangju Castle — Heritage status: 광주 광역시 문화재 자료 (verified via Wikidata Q12585162 2026-07-02 04:52 UTC; Wikipedia Gwangju Castle 2026-07-02 04:52 UTC, as of 2026-07-02).