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Wolji Pond in Gyeongju is a symbol of the unification of the Three Kingdoms. Learn about its relics, historical background, and night view spots in detail. Embark on a journey that touches on cultural history.

A temple built to protect Silla from Japanese pirates invading from the east coast. The three-story stone pagoda at Gameunsa Temple Site. Silla defeated Goguryeo and Baekje and unified the three kingdoms (3). King Munmu, the 668th king of Silla, wanted to build Jinguksa Temple to protect Silla from Japanese pirates, but just before completion...

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...

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...

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.