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Hanzeong was originally surrounded entirely by the Fortress Wall of Hanzeong to provide its citizens with security from wild animals, thieves and attacks, but most of the original wall no longer stands; a short stretch and several original gates do survive today and are protected. While the walls still stood, the gates of the city were opened and closed each day, signalled by the ringing of bells from Doechaemun Belfry. | Hanzeong was originally surrounded entirely by the Fortress Wall of Hanzeong to provide its citizens with security from wild animals, thieves and attacks, but most of the original wall no longer stands; a short stretch and several original gates do survive today and are protected. While the walls still stood, the gates of the city were opened and closed each day, signalled by the ringing of bells from Doechaemun Belfry. | ||
Hanzeong hosted the first [[Istroyan Games]] in [[Hanzeong 1950 Summer Games|1950]], and became the first city in [[Alshar]] to host the Winter Games in [[Hanzeong 2000 Winter Games|2000]]. | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
[[File:Hanzeong View.jpg|thumb|Hanzeong skyline at night.]] | [[File:Hanzeong View.jpg|thumb|Hanzeong skyline at night.]] | ||
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== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
The [[Istroyan Games]] Museum is found in Hanzeong near the Istroyan Stadium. | |||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
Baeyang Public Broadcasting is based in Hanzeong. | Baeyang Public Broadcasting is based in Hanzeong. | ||
== Sports == | == Sports == | ||
The Istroyan Stadium was specially constructed to host the first ever [[Istroyan Games]]. | |||
== Transportation == | == Transportation == | ||
=== Rail === | === Rail === | ||