Golgulsa, Gyeongju

Name: Golgulsa
Address: 101-5, Girim-ro, Yangbuk-myeon, Gyeongju, 38120, South Korea
Telephone: +82 54-744-1689

#14 among attractions in Gyeongju

Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites

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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. ()

Local name: 골굴사 Coordinates: 35°48'12"N, 129°24'22"E

Address

101-5, Girim-ro, Yangbuk-myeonGyeongju 38120 South Korea

Contact

+82 54-744-1689

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Gyeongju

Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Seokguram, Dabotap, Bulguksa, Seokgatap.

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Celebrated spot with Buddhist sculptures
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Historic Buddhist temple with 2 pagodas
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Museum, History museum, Science museum
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Mountainous walking area with shrines
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Temple
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