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Shuri Castle

Rank:

UNESCO

Wonder Type: Cultural

Country: Japan

Best of: Castle, Fortification

Description:

Shuri Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Shuri, Okinawa. It was the palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom. In 1945, during the Battle of Okinawa, it was almost completely destroyed. Beginning in 1992, it was reconstructed on the original site based on photographs, historical records, and memory. [More Details]

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