Gold Crown Tomb, Gyeongju

Name: Gold Crown Tomb
Address: Gyeongju, South Korea

#21 among attractions in Gyeongju

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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. It was the first tomb that was found to contain a gold crown of the Silla royalty, and is still the largest crown excavated thus far. The tomb takes its name from the crown. Over 40,000 other artifacts were recovered from the tomb, including "gold, silver, and bronze vessels, gold and silver weapons, gilt-bronze plate armor, stoneware vessels, 20,000 mainly blue Indo-Pacific beads, and horse fittings." ()

Local name: 금관총 Coordinates: 35°50'26"N, 129°12'29"E

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Gold Crown Tomb – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.4 miSE
Exhibits on Gyeongju's royal heritage
Gyeongju National Museum, Gyeongju
36 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...
1.1 miE
Picturesque 7th-century pond and palace
Anapji Pond, Gyeongju
29 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...
0.6 miNE
Flea market, Shopping, Market
Seongdong Market, Gyeongju
16 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...
0.8 miE
Observatory ruins dating from 632 A.D.
Cheomseongdae, Gyeongju
22 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...
1.1 miSE
Remnants of an ancient palace and fortress
Banwolseong, Gyeongju
27 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.
~1560 ftSE
Ancient tomb from the 5th or 6th century
Cheonmachong, Gyeongju
8 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.
1.4 miSW
Historical place
Seoak Seowon, Gyeongju
37 min walk • The Seoak Seowon is a seowon located in the neighborhood of Seoak-dong, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Seowon was a type of local academy during the Joseon Dynasty.
1.5 miSW
Neighbourhood
Seondo-dong, Gyeongju
39 min walk • Seondo-dong is an administrative dong or neighbourhood in the administrative subdivisions of the Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. It consists of four legal dongs such as Seoak-dong, Chunghyo-dong, Hyohyeon-dong, and Gwangmyeong-dong.
0.7 miN
Neighbourhood
Seonggeon-dong, Gyeongju
17 min walk • Seonggeon-dong is an administrative dong or a neighbourhood in the administrative subdivisions of the Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. It consists of four legal dongs including Seonggeon-dong and Seokjang-dong.
0.6 miNE
Neighbourhood
Hwango-dong, Gyeongju
15 min walk • Hwango-dong is a dong or a neighbourhood of the Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. It is located in the central Gyeongju and is bordered by Bohwang-dong on the east, Jangang-dong on the west, Hwangnam-dong on the south and Seongdong-dong on the north.
0.5 miS
Neighbourhood
Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju
13 min walk • Hwangnam-dong is a dong or a neighbourhood of the Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. It is bordered by Dodong-dong on the east, Tapjeong-dong on the west, Naenam-myeon on the south and Jungang-dong on the north.

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Which popular attractions are close to Gold Crown Tomb?

Nearby attractions include Cheonmachong, Gyeongju (8 min walk), Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju (13 min walk), Hwango-dong, Gyeongju (15 min walk), Seongdong Market, Gyeongju (16 min walk).

How to get to Gold Crown Tomb by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gold Crown Tomb:

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Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal (8 min walk)
Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal (9 min walk)