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| Gyeongju was the capital of ancient kingdom of Silla for 1,000 years. Currently, most of the city is designated as national park. Historic sites include Daeneungwon, Cheomseongdae observatory, Gyerim Forest, Banwolseong fortress, Anapji pond, Hwangnyongsa temple, Najeong well, the temple of Bulguksa, the grotto of Seokguram, and Oneung tomb. Also, Bomun Lake Resort (Gyeongju World, Silla Millennium Park, Gyeongju World Culture Expo Park) |
 Area: 1,324㎢ |
| Population: About 280,000 |
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Bulguksa Temple
The temple of Bulguksa, located southwestern part of Mt.Tohamsan, is a masterpiece of the golden age of the Silla kingdom, showing the harmony of sophisticated traditional beauty. Daeungjeon (the Hall of Great Enlightenment), Museoljeon (the Hall of No Words), the Geuknakjeon (Hall of Supreme Bliss), Gwaneumjeon (houses an image of the Avalokitesvara, the Bodhisattva of Perfect Compassion), and Birojeon (Vairocana Buddha Hall) are on the temple site. The two famous stone pagodas, Dabotap and Seokgatap, and the Cheongungyo (Blue Cloud Bridge), Baegungyo (White Cloud Bridge), the Yeonhwagyo (Lotus Flower Bridge) and Chilbogyo (Seven Treasures Bridge) are the culmination of skillful plastic art, capturing the artistic spirit of the Silla people. |
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The grotto of Seokguram
Seokguram looks like a cave with clay covering dome-shaped granite stones. This was built by Kim Dae-seong, in memory of his parents, in the 10th year of King Gyeongdeok's rein. Seokguran represents Korea's finest Buddhist sculpture, one of the greatest works in the world, recognized by UNESXO as the World Cultural Heritage. It is a masterpiece materialized by religious commitment, highly sophisticated art and science of the Silla kingdom. |
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Gyeongju National Museum
The Gyeongju National museum, located in the east side of Banwolseong fortress, Inwang-dong, Gyeongju city, shows the picture of 1,000 year culture of the Silla kingdom. It stores about 100,000 pieces of valuable relics including the Divine Bell of King Seongdeok and 3,000 items are on exhibition. |
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