Potongmun (Pyongyang)

Korea (North) / Pyongyang / Pyongyang / Potongmun-dong
 gate, fortification, listed building / architectural heritage
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Potongmun-dong, Chung-guyok, Pyongyang.
North Korean National Treasure #3.
Potong Gate (Potongmun) is the western gate of the inner complex of the walled city of Pyongyang. It was originally built in the sixth century as an official Koguryo construction, and was later rebuilt in 1473. It features a granite base topped by a two-story pavilion. The gate's historic pavilion was unfortunately destroyed by American bombings during the destruction of Pyongyang in Korean War, but was later reconstructed in 1955.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potongmun
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Coordinates:   39°1'37"N   125°44'30"E

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