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A must-see for history buffs! Wolseong in Gyeongju is the crescent-shaped ancient royal castle of Silla. Explore this fascinating ruin, which combines defense and scenic beauty.

Explore the charm of Cheomseongdae, the pride of ancient Silla, and discover the thrilling secrets of historical architecture and ancient stargazing.

Explore the highlights of Gyeongju, Woljeonggyo Bridge and its surrounding areas, and embark on a journey into the charm and legends of Korea's ancient culture!

This 525m high pass is located on the border between Gwaneum-ri, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do and Mireuk-ri, Suanbo, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do. It was the first developed pass in Korea, and was built by King Adala, the 156th king of Silla, in order to attack Goguryeo during the Three Kingdoms period (XNUMX AD). At that time, it was a key transportation point...

Geumgwantong is a large ancient tomb built during the Silla period, where the first gold crown of Silla was excavated. The gold crown, a national treasure, as well as many other gold products and jewels were excavated from Geumgwantong. Currently, Geumgwantong is used as an exhibition space for visitors.

Located on the mountain behind the Danyang Service Area on the Central Expressway connecting Daegu and Gangwon Province, Danyang Jeokseong Monument was built during the reign of King Jinheung of Silla (the 24th king, 534-576), when Silla generals led by Isabu attacked and captured Jeokseong, which was in Goguryeo territory, under royal orders. King Jinheung helped the Silla army...

A stone fortress built in the early 5th century during the Silla period

The tomb of King Munmu, the 30th king of Silla, who defeated Goguryeo and Baekje and unified the three kingdoms, rests here! The legend of King Munmu, who became a sea dragon in the East Sea and tried to protect Silla, hangs in the air. The tomb of King Munmu The Great is about 745-30 minutes drive east from Tohamsan, a 40m-high mountain that is home to two Gyeongju World Heritage sites...

While the Joseon Dynasty had white porcelain and the Goryeo Dynasty had celadon, the Silla Dynasty had earthenware unique to Silla. It was over 40 years ago that Silla earthenware excavated from ancient tombs scattered around Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang Province, was reproduced. Ryu Hyeo-eun (69), a master of Silla kilns at Gyeongju Folk Craft Village, Ha-dong, Gyeongju City...

Bunhwangsa Temple was built in the third year of the reign of Queen Seondeok (the 27th king of Silla) (3). It is believed that there were many relics in the ancient temple, but most of them were destroyed during the Mongol invasion and Toyotomi Hideyoshi's invasion of Korea. The current Bunhwangsa Temple is surrounded by stone walls about the height of an adult and the top of a stone pagoda...

A well where the story of the birth of the founder of Silla is told According to the Samguk Sagi and the Samguk Yusa, the area around this well, located on the left side of the road from downtown Gyeongju to Mount Seonamsang, is filled with the myth of the founding of Silla, which has a long history from its founding in 57 BC to its surrender to Goryeo in 935. One day in 69 BC, a man from Yukbu Village...

Gyeongju Neungjitap Site Located on National Route 7 from downtown Gyeongju to Ulsan, in the center of Nangsan Mountain, 104 meters above sea level, is the tomb of Queen Seondeok, the 27th king of Silla. At the northwest foot of Nangsan Mountain is the 30 meter high Neungjitap, said to be the cremation ground of King Munmu (661-681), the 4.49th king of Silla. The current double-story...

Gyeongju Samneung is one of the most famous hiking trails in Seonamansan Mountain and is famous for its lush pine forest scenery. It is where the tombs of King Gyeongae and three Kings of the Park clan are located. The pine forest of Samneung is a famous spot that has appeared in various media such as dramas, movies, and advertisements due to its beautiful scenery. The morning sun shines through the pine trees...

The Beri Stone Buddha, with its childlike face, is regarded as a masterpiece of Silla Buddhist sculpture from the early 7th century. Side view of the standing stone Buddha at Bairi, Gyeongju Three stone Buddhas scattered around the foot of Namsan Mountain in Gyeongju were lined up in a row in their current location in 1923. The carving techniques used on all three are very similar...

Flagpole pillar from the Unified Silla period near the Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal Hello, about 1km north from the Hyeongsan River that flows in front of the Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal, there is a flagpole pillar made in the Unified Silla period. Flagpole pillars are used to hold flags during events such as Buddhist ceremonies at temples...

Hello, if you cross the Hyeongsan River from the Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal, you will come to the Tomb of King Taejong Muyeol, the 29th king of Silla in Seoak-dong, and about 2.3 km from there, at the foot of the mountain on the left, you will come to Dudae-ri Village (Yul-dong). If you go up the mountain behind this village, you will come to the rock-carved three statues from the Unified Silla period carved in the 8th century...

It is the largest stone pagoda of Unified Silla and is located in Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do.

A rock-carved Buddha carved into a huge natural rock wall at a height of 6 meters! This stone Buddha, carved into a huge natural rock wall at a height of 7 meters and a width of 5 meters, is known as the largest seated Buddha in Namsan. It was created in the mid-6th century...

Located in Seonamsangsan Mountain, Gyeongju, Bosokjeong is a place where you can learn about the elegance of the Silla Dynasty, but it is also a tragic site where the curtain fell on the millennium of Silla. Gyeongju Bosokjeong Site Gyeongju Bosokjeong Site Gyeongju Bosokjeong Site Gyeongju Bosokjeong Site Spot NameGyeongju Bosokjeong Site경...

Historical Site No. 8. This double-towered temple was the first to be built after Silla unified the three kingdoms. The green-glazed Four Heavenly Kings statues (Gyeongju National Museum) excavated from the temple site are known as the work of Yangji, the greatest sculptor of the time.