Gamsansa

#232 among destinations in South Korea

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Gamsansa refers to a Korean Buddhist temple established during the country's Unified Silla dynasty. Save for a partially reconstructed pagoda, none of the original temple structures survive. Gamsansa was located approximately 20 kilometers south of the city of Gyeongju, at the time the capital of Silla, not far from the more famous Silla temple of Bulguksa. ()

Local name: 감산사지 Coordinates: 35°45'59"N, 129°20'13"E

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Gyeongsangbuk-doSouth Korea

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Gamsansa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Seokguram, Dabotap, Gyeongju World, Bulguksa.

2.1 miN
Celebrated spot with Buddhist sculptures
Seokguram, Gyeongju National Park
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1.6 miN
Buddhist architecture, Pagoda
Dabotap, Gyeongju
42 min walk • Dabotap, also known as the Pagoda of Many Treasures, is an iconic structure located in the heart of the historical city of Gyeongju, South Korea. This distinctive pagoda, believed to have been constructed in 774 during the Unified Silla period, is part of the temple...
5.7 miNW
Amusement park, Theme park
Gyeongju World, Gyeongju
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1.7 miN
Historic Buddhist temple with 2 pagodas
Bulguksa, Gyeongju National Park
44 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Gyeongju National Park, Bulguksa Temple stands as a testament to the architectural prowess and spiritual depth of ancient Korea. This historic temple, a jewel of Gyeongju, South Korea, is not just a religious site but a cultural treasure that...
1.6 miN
Buddhist architecture, Pagoda
Seokgatap, Gyeongju
42 min walk • Seokgatap, a three-story stone pagoda, stands as an emblem of the ancient city of Gyeongju, South Korea. This historic pagoda, located within the Bulguksa Temple complex, is a testament to the skill and artistry of Silla masons of the 8th century.
6.1 miNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Girimsa, Gyeongju
155 min walk • Nestled in the lush, serene valleys of Mount Hamwolsan in Gyeongju, South Korea, Girimsa Temple remains one of the lesser-known jewels of Korean Buddhism. Despite its relative obscurity compared to the nearby Bulguksa Temple, Girimsa offers a tranquil retreat and a...
4.6 miNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Golgulsa, Gyeongju
118 min walk • Golgulsa is located 20 km east of the ancient Silla Dynasty capital city of Gyeongju in Southeastern Korea. In the Golgulsa temple area can be found the oldest historical Buddhist ruins on Mt. Hamwol and the only cave temple in Korea.
3.1 miNW
Museum, History museum, Science museum
Silla Arts and Science Museum, Gyeongju
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2.2 miE
Mountainous walking area with shrines
Tohamsan
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5.8 miNW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Phaethon Roller Coaster, Gyeongju
148 min walk • Phaethon is a steel inverted roller coaster at Gyeongju World in South Korea, which opened in 2007. It is South Korea's first inverted roller coaster. It named after the character in Greek mythology.
5.5 miNW
Neighbourhood
Bodeok-dong, Gyeongju
141 min walk • Bodeok-dong is an administrative dong or a neighbourhood in the administrative subdivisions of the Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea.