The Battle of Myeongnyang Memorial (명량대첩해전사 기념전시관)

The Battle of Myeongnyang Memorial (명량대첩해전사 기념전시관)

– Homepage
http://www.grandculture.net/haenam

The Battle of Myeongnyang Memorial is located next to the narrow strait called Uldolmok, between Haenam and Jindo. Uldolmok is the site where Admiral Yi Sunsin, under his command, defeated over 300 Japanese warships with only 13 Korean ships during the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592 (1592-1598). The exhibition hall commemorates the Myeongnyang Battle and displays weapons used during the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592. Visitors can also observe the turbulent currents of Uldolmok from the skywalk.

– Address : 12 Gwangwang leisure-ro, Munnae-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-61-532-1330

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
Mondays

– Usage Fee
Adults: 2,000 won / Teenagers: 1,500 won / Children: 1,000 won

– Operating Hours
09:00-18:00

– Tour Duration
Approx. 2hr

– Program Information
Rowing experience

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Jindodaegyo Bridge (진도대교)

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– Homepage
www.jindo.go.kr

– Tel
+82-1588-9601

Jindodaegyo Bridge measures 484 meters in length and 11.7 meters in x_width, and is located between Nokjin-ri, Gunnae-myeon, Jindo-gun and Hak-dong, Munnae-myeon, Haenam-gun on National Road No. 18. The bridge has been a popular tourist attraction since its completion on October 18, 1984. On December 15, 2005, the second Jindo Bridge opened, from which visitors can observe breathtaking sunsets and evening views while enjoying the fantastic nearby sceneries. Uldolmok, a passage to the West Sea, is a strait between Haenam and Jindo. Uldolmok is also known as the location of Myeongnyang Daecheop, one of the three major naval battles won by Admiral Yi Sun-sin. The x_width of the strait is only 294 meters, which is similar to that of the Hangang River. Jindodaegyo Bridge is the most accessible gateway to Jindo Island, a place with many local specialties and unique cultural arts.

⊙ Jindo Tower (진도타워)

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– Homepage
www.jindo.go.kr

Jindo Tower, located on top of Manggeumsan Mountain near the Jindo Bridge, has become a popular tourist attraction among international visitors and Korean tourists alike. The tower was built in recognition of Jindo residents who aided General Admiral Yi Sun-sin in winning the battle of Myeongnyang Daecheop against the Japanese invasion. The tower has various convenience facilities, including a restaurant and a café, allowing visitors to have a comfortable trip while taking in the beautiful surrounding view.