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This Buddhist temple was founded in 634 AD, under the reign of the Silla queen Sondok, by a Buddhist monk named Chajang. It remains in use to this day. Its most famous feature is the three-story stone pagoda--the oldest surviving one in Korea.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: 312 Kuhwang-dong, Kyongju
Phone: 0561-42-9922
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Bomun Lake Resort is called the "International Tourist District of Gyeongju". Here is where most of the 5-star hotels are concentrated. In Autumn the trees changed into different colorful hues of reds and yellows making the whole place very beautiful.
The main attraction here is the beautiful and serene "Bomunho Lake". It is such a romantic place and many obviously thought the same…I saw a lot of couples walking along the lakeside. There are small boats designed as swans and they are so lovely.
Here, you can also enjoy different facilities such as the Seonjae Art Gallery, Bomun Outdoor Performance Hall and Gyeongju World.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: 375 Sinpyeong-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
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Cheomseongdae Observatory, it was built during the reign of Silla Kingdom Queen Seondeok ( 632~647 ). The Cheomseongdae is 5.17meters in diameter and 9.4meters in heigh, and consists of 362 stones. Cheomseongdae Observatory is the oldest Observatory in Asia.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea
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Bulguksa Temple is the one of most great and beautiful buddhist temple of Korea. great architectural design two Pagodas stand at the temple inside( Dabotap and Seokgatap ). Bulguksa Temple was built in the 10th year of King Gyeongdeok,751 A .D. by Kim Dae-seong, in memory of his parents. It was restored to its original condition in 1973. It was designated as the UNESCO Cultural Heritage on December 6, 1995.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea
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Among the two stone bridges on the right side of Bukguksa Temple.The lower is Cheonungyo and upper is Baegungyo. The former is 3.82m high and 5.14m wide, and the latter 3.15m high and 5.09m wide.
( National Treasure No 23 )
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea
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These two stone bridges are located on the left side of the stone staircase leading to the main entrance to Bulguksa Temple.The lower is called the Yeonhwa bridge, it is 2.3m high and 1.48m wide, and the Chilbo bridge is 4.06m high and 1.16m wide
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea
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This sarira pagoda looks in appearance like a stone lantern. Patterns are carved on the ground stone, and flowers, lotus petals, and image of buddhas. This sarira pagoda is believed to have been built in the early Goryeo period. ( Treasure No 61 )
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju-si
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These three standing Buddha Images are located at the foot of Mt. Namsan. They were brought here from the Seonbang temple site in 1923. From the style, these Buddha images are supposed to have been sculptured during the 7th century.
( Treasure No 63 )
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Bae-dong, Gyeongju-si
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Treasure 1427, this tomb shows the carving techniques on safeguard stones. Carvings on the tomb are regarded as superior to other royal Silla tombs.
The tomb is reinforced with safeguarding stones bearing the 12 oriental zodiac animals, and the mound is protected by the stone rail. There are stone figures representing civilian, military, and lion guards.
Updated Sep 17, 2010
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Seokguram grotto was first constructed by Prime MInister Kim Dae Seong in 751, the 10th year of Silla King Gyeongdeok. It was originally called Seokbulsa.
The layout of the grotto shows a rectangular antechamber and a round main hall. In the rotunda hall sits a majestic Buddha carved in granite. There are various figures sculpted into the wall behind the main Buddha figure.
According to the Samgukyusa, Kim Dae Seong founded Seokguram for the parents of his previous life.
Seokguram represents not only the supremacy of Silla arts, but is also regarded as the best oriental Buddhist work. Thus, along with Bulguksa, this grotto was designated in 1995 as an UNESCO world cultural heritage site.
No pictures permitted inside the actual grotto. There will be a monk or two inside watching for cameras...
Written Nov 13, 2009
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