Mongchontoseong, Seoul

Name: Mongchontoseong
Address: Seoul, South Korea

#371 among attractions in Seoul

Forts and castles, Sport venue, Sport

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Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification is an ancient earthen rampart dating from the Baekje kingdom. It appears to have played the same role in defending the region the fortifications constructed on Mt. Acha. The fortification walls are estimated to have been about 2.7 kilometres in length and approximately 6 to 7 metres high. The fortifications of Mongchon Toseong had two unique features: a palisade atop the wall and a moat surrounding its base. They are part of Wiryeseong with Pungnaptoseong. It is located what is now in the Olympic Park of Seoul, South Korea. During the 1988 Summer Olympics, the running portion of the modern pentathlon event were hosted there. A number of important excavations of the site were conducted prior to the construction of the nearby Olympic Park. ()

Local name: 몽촌토성 Coordinates: 37°31'16"N, 127°6'58"E

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송파구 (오륜동)Seoul South Korea

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Mongchontoseong – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lotte World, Samjeondo Monument, SOMA Museum of Art, Olympic Park.

1.2 miSW
Adventure and water park with an aquarium
Lotte World, Seoul
31 min walk • Lotte World, located in the heart of Seoul, South Korea, is a premier amusement park that offers an adventure-filled experience for visitors of all ages. Opened in 1989, the park is known for its unique blend of indoor and outdoor attractions, making it a year-round...
1.1 miSW
Memorial, Historical place
Samjeondo Monument, Seoul
27 min walk • The Samjeondo Monument stands as a historical testament to a pivotal moment in Korean history, located in the bustling city of Seoul, South Korea. This memorial marks the site where, in 1636, the king of the Joseon Dynasty was forced to sign the humiliating Treaty of...
~1600 ftS
Museum
SOMA Museum of Art, Seoul
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seoul, South Korea, the SOMA Museum of Art stands as a testament to contemporary creativity and innovation. This modern art museum, located within the sprawling Olympic Park, was established to commemorate the spirit of the 1988 Seoul Olympic...
~1810 ftE
Olympic park from 1988 Seoul games
Olympic Park, Seoul
9 min walk • Seoul Olympic Park, a verdant sanctuary nestled in the bustling city of Seoul, South Korea, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the 1988 Summer Olympics. Sprawling across 1.45 million square meters, the park serves as both a recreational area and a...
0.5 miSE
Museum
Seoul Baekje Museum, Seoul
12 min walk • Seoul Baekje Museum is a museum in South Korea. Based on the natural silhouette of the nearby Mongchontoseong, the appearance of Seoul Baekje Museum was shaped a ship of Baekje in honor of Baekje. Seoul Baekje Museum is a civic lifelong education center with an emphasis on the educational role.
1 miSW
Huge skyscraper with an observation deck
Lotte World Tower, Seoul
25 min walk • The Lotte World Tower is a 555.7-metre, 123-story skyscraper located in Sincheon-dong, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea. It opened to the public on April 3, 2017, and is currently the tallest building in South Korea and the sixth tallest in the world.
0.7 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Olympic Weightlifting Gymnasium, Seoul
19 min walk • Olympic Weightlifting Gymnasium located in the Olympic Park area of Seoul, South Korea. It was constructed between August 1984 and April 1986, and hosted the weightlifting at the 1986 Asian Games and two years later the same sport at 1988 Summer Olympics.
1.2 miSW
Amusement ride, Amusement, Amusement park
Lotte World, Seoul
30 min walk • Lotte World is a major recreation complex in Seoul, South Korea. It consists of the world's largest indoor theme park, an outdoor amusement park called "Magic Island", an artificial island inside a lake linked by monorail, shopping malls, a luxury hotel, a Korean folk museum, sports facilities, and movie theaters.
1.1 miNW
Bridge
Jamsil Railway Bridge, Seoul
28 min walk • The Jamsil Railway Bridge crosses the Han River in South Korea and connects the districts of Gangbyeon Station and Jamsillaru Station. The bridge was completed in 1979.
1.1 miNW
Bridge
Olympic Bridge, Seoul
29 min walk • Olympic Bridge or Grand Olympic Bridge is a bridge over the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. The bridge links the Gwangjin and Songpa districts.
0.8 miSE
Neighbourhood
Oryun-dong, Seoul
20 min walk • Oryun-dong is a neighbourhood, dong of Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mongchontoseong?

Nearby attractions include Seoul Olympic Museum, Seoul (3 min walk), SOMA Museum of Art, Seoul (8 min walk), Olympic Park, Seoul (9 min walk), Seoul Baekje Museum, Seoul (12 min walk).

How to get to Mongchontoseong by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mongchontoseong:

Bus

Olympic Hall • Lines: 16, 30, 30-3, 341, 342 (2 min walk)
잠실파크리오아파트상가,올림픽회관 • Lines: 16, 30, 30-3, 341, 342 (2 min walk)

Metro

한성백제 • Lines: 9 (8 min walk)
Hanseong Baekje • Lines: 9 (8 min walk)

Train

Songpanaru (18 min walk)