Suwon Cultural Foundation

Namporu, one of the five cannon forts at Hwaseong Fortress, was built in July 9, 1796, between Paldalmun (South Gate) and Seonamammun (Southwestern Secret Gate) to defend the sections of the fortress walls near Paldalmun and Hwayangnu Pavilion. The artillery position is set up on a bastion of the fortress wall.