Introduction:
The Gyeongju Historic Area, registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage on November 2000, is an area that embodies the time-honored history and culture of Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom (新羅, 57-935)
The Gyeongju Historic Area can
Directions [Bus + Taxi]From Dong Seoul Terminal, take a bus towards Gyeongju.From the Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal, it takes 5 minutes by taxi.
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-779-6079
Information:
The Gyeongju Historic
Area, registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage on November 2000, is an area that embodies the time-honored history and culture of Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom (新羅, 57-935)The Gyeongju Historic
Area can be divided into 5 major sections.
The first section is the Namsan
Area, a treasure trove of Buddhist art masterpieces dating back to the Silla Kingdom.
Gyeongju Namsan Mountain (often referred to as an ‘outdoor museum’) is home to many historical heritage sites from the Silla Kingdom.
Major attractions include: Poseokjeong (Historic Site No.1), Tapgok Maaejosanggun (Treasure No.
201), Cheollyongsaji Three-story Stone Pagoda (Treasure No.
1188), Chilbulam Maae Stone Buddha (Treasure No.
200), Bulgok Seated Stone Buddha (Treasure No.
198), and 37 other Buddhist relicsThe second section is the Wolseong
Area, one of the former palace sites of the Silla Kingdom.
The area consists of Gyerim (Historic Site No.
19); Donggung Palace and Wolji (Historic Site No.
18), a Silla Royal Palace site; and Cheomseongdae (National Treasure No.
31), the oldest observatory in the East.
Daereungwon area, the third area, features a cluster of the royal graves of the Kings and Queens of Silla.
Also in the same area are Gobungun (a cluster of old graves) in Nodong-ri (Historic Site No.
38), Gobungun (a cluster of old graves) in Noseo-ri (Historic Site No.
39) Gobungun (a cluster of old graves) in Hwangnam-ri (Historic Site No.
40), and Oreung (Historic Site No.
172), among others.
Archaeologists have discovered a number of invaluable relics and historic items in this area such as Geumgwan (golden crown), Cheonmado (a painting of flying horses), and numerous pottery pieces.
These finds are perhaps the greatest clues into the life of the people of the Silla Dynasty.
Area number four, the Hwangnyongsa
Area, is where the former site of the Hwangnyongsa Temple (Historic Site No.
246) and Bunhwangsa Stone Pagoda are located.
Lastly, is the Sanseong
Area, housing remnants of the major defense system for the capital city.
The site consists of Myeonghwalsanseong Fortress (Historic Site No.
47) which is estimated to be around 400 years old.The Gyeongju Historic
Area has a total of 52 designated cultural assets that are registered as World Cultural Heritages.
Telephone: +82-54-779-6079
Current:
Status UNESCO World Heritage (designated on November, 2000)
The Gyeongju Historic Area, registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage on November 2000, is an area that embodies the time-honored history and culture of Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom (新羅, 57-935)
The Gyeongju Historic Area can
Directions [Bus + Taxi]From Dong Seoul Terminal, take a bus towards Gyeongju.From the Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal, it takes 5 minutes by taxi.
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-779-6079
Information:
The Gyeongju Historic
Area, registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage on November 2000, is an area that embodies the time-honored history and culture of Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom (新羅, 57-935)The Gyeongju Historic
Area can be divided into 5 major sections.
The first section is the Namsan
Area, a treasure trove of Buddhist art masterpieces dating back to the Silla Kingdom.
Gyeongju Namsan Mountain (often referred to as an ‘outdoor museum’) is home to many historical heritage sites from the Silla Kingdom.
Major attractions include: Poseokjeong (Historic Site No.1), Tapgok Maaejosanggun (Treasure No.
201), Cheollyongsaji Three-story Stone Pagoda (Treasure No.
1188), Chilbulam Maae Stone Buddha (Treasure No.
200), Bulgok Seated Stone Buddha (Treasure No.
198), and 37 other Buddhist relicsThe second section is the Wolseong
Area, one of the former palace sites of the Silla Kingdom.
The area consists of Gyerim (Historic Site No.
19); Donggung Palace and Wolji (Historic Site No.
18), a Silla Royal Palace site; and Cheomseongdae (National Treasure No.
31), the oldest observatory in the East.
Daereungwon area, the third area, features a cluster of the royal graves of the Kings and Queens of Silla.
Also in the same area are Gobungun (a cluster of old graves) in Nodong-ri (Historic Site No.
38), Gobungun (a cluster of old graves) in Noseo-ri (Historic Site No.
39) Gobungun (a cluster of old graves) in Hwangnam-ri (Historic Site No.
40), and Oreung (Historic Site No.
172), among others.
Archaeologists have discovered a number of invaluable relics and historic items in this area such as Geumgwan (golden crown), Cheonmado (a painting of flying horses), and numerous pottery pieces.
These finds are perhaps the greatest clues into the life of the people of the Silla Dynasty.
Area number four, the Hwangnyongsa
Area, is where the former site of the Hwangnyongsa Temple (Historic Site No.
246) and Bunhwangsa Stone Pagoda are located.
Lastly, is the Sanseong
Area, housing remnants of the major defense system for the capital city.
The site consists of Myeonghwalsanseong Fortress (Historic Site No.
47) which is estimated to be around 400 years old.The Gyeongju Historic
Area has a total of 52 designated cultural assets that are registered as World Cultural Heritages.
Telephone: +82-54-779-6079
Current:
Status UNESCO World Heritage (designated on November, 2000)
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