The Dawulun Fort, also Ta Wu Lun Fort, () is a former

fort A fortification is a military construction or building designed for the defense of territories in warfare, and is also used to establish rule in a region during peacetime. The term is derived from Latin ''fortis'' ("strong") and ''facere'' ...

on Mount Dawulun (Ta-wu-lun, Dia buron), Anle District, Keelung,

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History

The fort was built in 1820 and it used to be a very important military base to safeguard the west side of Keelung Harbor. During the First Opium War in 1840 and Sino-French War in 1884, the court of

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sent military forces to guard the place.

Architecture

The area consists of fort, chassis, mechanical belt, tunnels, barracks, trenches and storage room. Walls are made of stones with arched windows. It is located at 231 meters above sea level.

Transportation

The fort is accessible by bus from Keelung Station of Taiwan Railways.

Gallery

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References

1820 establishments in Taiwan Forts in Keelung National monuments of Taiwan {{Taiwan-struct-stub

History

Architecture

Transportation

Gallery

See also

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