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Northwestern Artillery Pavilion, Hwaseong Fortress
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An artillery pavilion, called por in Korean, is an outwardly projecting structure topped with a pavilion, inside which artillery is installed for use in attacking the enemy. There are five artillery pavilions in Hwaseong Fortress.
The Northwestern Artillery Pavilion is located between the Northwestern Gate Guard Post and the Northern Guard Pavilion. It is the tallest among the artillery pavilions of Hwaseong Fortress. The roof of this artillery pavilion has an uncommon asymmetrical shape.
The Northwestern Artillery Pavilion is located between the Northwestern Gate Guard Post and the Northern Guard Pavilion. It is the tallest among the artillery pavilions of Hwaseong Fortress. The roof of this artillery pavilion has an uncommon asymmetrical shape.
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