Historic Site No.557Sites & Pagodas1903년
Palmido Deungdae, Incheon
仁川 八尾島 燈臺
인천광역시 중구
Basic information
- Designation
- Historic Site No.557
- Category
- Sites & Pagodas
- Era
- 1903년
- Designated year
- 2020
- Location
- 중구, 인천광역시— 인천광역시 중구 팔미로 28 (무의동)
- Coordinates
- 37.358272, 126.510836
Description
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The Incheon Palmido Lighthouse is a modern-style lighthouse built in 1903 and is the oldest existing modern lighthouse in Korea. During the Incheon Landing Operation in September 1950, it guided the Allied fleet into Incheon, playing a crucial role in turning the tide of the Korean War, giving it significant historical and symbolic value.
Location
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Images: KOGL (khs.go.kr) · Data source: Cultural Heritage Administration Open API (cha.go.kr)