Historic Sites of South Korea, Gyeongju

Name: Historic Sites of South Korea
Address: Gyeongju, South Korea

#30 among attractions in Gyeongju

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Official Historic Sites of South Korea are designated by the Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea, part of the South Korean government. These are "places and facilities of great historic and academic values that are specially commemorable" and include, for example, "prehistoric sites, fortresses, ancient tombs, kiln sites, dolmens, temple sites and shell mounds". ()

Local name: 대한민국의 사적 Coordinates: 35°48'33"N, 129°12'43"E

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Gyeongju South Korea

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Historic Sites of South Korea – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gyeongju National Museum, Anapji Pond, Bunhwangsa, Seongdong Market.

1.6 miNE
Exhibits on Gyeongju's royal heritage
Gyeongju National Museum, Gyeongju
42 min walk • Gyeongju National Museum, nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Gyeongju, South Korea, stands as a custodian of the region's rich history. The museum, dedicated to preserving and showcasing the cultural heritage of the Silla Kingdom, which thrived from the 7th...
2 miNE
Picturesque 7th-century pond and palace
Anapji Pond, Gyeongju
51 min walk • Anapji Pond, an exquisite archaeological site located in the historic city of Gyeongju, South Korea, is a vestige of the Silla Dynasty's opulence and architectural ingenuity. Constructed in 674 CE under the auspices of King Munmu, this artificial pond was part of the...
2.5 miNE
Buddhist architecture, Pagoda, Historical place
Bunhwangsa, Gyeongju
64 min walk • Bunhwangsa Temple is a historic gem nestled in the ancient city of Gyeongju, South Korea. This temple, which dates back to the 7th century during the Silla Kingdom, is renowned for its distinctive pagoda, a testament to the architectural ingenuity of the era.
2.5 miN
Flea market, Shopping, Market
Seongdong Market, Gyeongju
65 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Gyeongju, a city rich with historical significance, sits Seongdong Market, a bustling hub of commerce that offers visitors an authentic slice of Korean market culture. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and a diverse array of goods, this...
2 miN
Observatory ruins dating from 632 A.D.
Cheomseongdae, Gyeongju
50 min walk • Cheomseongdae Observatory is a testament to the advanced astronomical knowledge and architectural prowess of the Silla Dynasty, located in the historic city of Gyeongju, South Korea. Constructed in the 7th century, Cheomseongdae stands as the oldest surviving...
1.6 miN
Remnants of an ancient palace and fortress
Banwolseong, Gyeongju
42 min walk • Banwolseong, also known as the Half Moon Fortress, is an ancient historical site nestled in the heart of Gyeongju, South Korea. This archaeological treasure was once the royal palace compound of the Silla Dynasty, which reigned from 57 BC to 935 AD.
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Archaeological site
Poseokjeong, Gyeongju
5 min walk • The Poseokjeong site near Namsan in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea, was built in the Unified Silla period. The site once featured a royal pavilion — said to have been the most beautiful royal villa of the time — but the only remains today is a granite water feature.
1.6 miSE
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Hwangnyongsa, Gyeongju
42 min walk • Hwangnyongsa, or Hwangnyong Temple was a Buddhist temple in the city of Gyeongju, South Korea. Completed in the 7th century, the enormous 9-story structure was built entirely with wood with interlocking design with no iron nails.
1.6 miSE
, Archaeological site
Gyeongju Historic Areas, Gyeongju
42 min walk • The Gyeongju Historic Areas of South Korea were designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. The protected areas encompass the ruins of temples and palaces, outdoor pagodas and statuary, and other cultural artifacts left by the Silla Kingdom.
2.2 miN
Archaeological site
Gold Crown Tomb, Gyeongju
56 min walk • The Gold Crown Tomb, is a Silla tumulus located in modern-day Gyeongju, South Korea, the former capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom. Believed to date from the fifth or sixth century CE, the tomb was excavated in 1921.
2 miN
Ancient tomb from the 5th or 6th century
Cheonmachong, Gyeongju
51 min walk • Cheonmachong, formerly Tomb No.155 in South Korea, is a tumulus located in Gyeongju, South Korea. The name "Cheonmachong" means Sky horse tomb. This tomb was built in the style of Silla.

Historic Sites of South Korea, Gyeongju

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Historic Sites of South Korea – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)