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Mae-mi Castle

Korea (South) / Kyongsangnam / Changsungpo / Bokhang-gil, 21

Mae-mi Castle is named for the typhoon 'Mae-mi' that demolished the Island of Geoje in 2003.

Beak Sun-sam, from Geoje City, built Mae-mi Castle by himself to protect his farm and family after being hit by the powerful typhoon Mae-mi. Beak had no plan or design for construction, but once he started, he had the idea to build it like a Western-style castle, not like a traditional Korean castle.

No longer a residence, the unique and interesting castle has become a popular tourist destination. If here during a busy and crowded day, many tourists will be lined up to take pictures at a particularly special spot.
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Coordinates:   34°58'4"N   128°42'18"E
This article was last modified 4 years ago