Gatbawi, Daegu

Name: Gatbawi
Address: Daegu, South Korea

#15 among attractions in Daegu

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Gatbawi or Stone Seated Medicine Buddha at Gwan Peak, Mt. Palgong in Gyeongsan is a Buddhist statue in Daehan-ri, Wachon-myeon, Gyeongsan, Gyeongsangbuk-do, the Republic of Korea. It was made in the Unified Silla Kingdom era and is well known with the name of Gatbawi Buddha. It sits 4 metres tall, and the hat is a 15-centimetre thick flat stone on his head, ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°58'54"N, 128°44'11"E

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Daegu South Korea

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Nearby attractions include: Donghwasa, Pagyesa, Palgongsan, Eunhaesa.

2 miNW
Buddhist complex with temples and statues
Donghwasa, Daegu
51 min walk • Nestled in the lush folds of Palgongsan Mountain in Daegu, South Korea, Donghwasa Temple is a serene spiritual retreat with a history that stretches back to the Shilla Kingdom. Founded in 493 AD, this ancient Buddhist temple has been a beacon of tranquility...
5.6 miW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Pagyesa, Daegu
142 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Daegu, South Korea, Pagyesa is a tranquil temple that offers a serene escape from the city's vibrant energy. This Buddhist temple, with its rich history and spiritual ambiance, has become a cherished site for both locals and visitors seeking a...
3.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Palgongsan, Daegu
86 min walk • Palgongsan, also Palgong Mountain, and previously called Gongsan during the Goryeo dynasty, is a mountain in southeastern South Korea, lying on an outlier of the Taebaek range.
3.1 miE
Temple
Eunhaesa
79 min walk • Eunhaesa is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It is located in Cheongtong-myeon, Yeongcheon, in the province of Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea. It stands on the eastern slopes of Palgongsan, not far from another major temple, Donghwasa. The temple was founded by National Preceptor Hyecheol in 809.
3.4 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Hwanseongsa, Daegu
88 min walk • Hwanseongsa is a temple located in Gyeongsan, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea.
6.6 miSW
Park
Bongmu Leports Park, Daegu
168 min walk • Bongmu Leports Park is a recreational park at PalGong mountain in Daegu, South Korea. It is opened 1992 October. All kinds of sports facilities is equipped such as foot volleyball court, a basketball court, a badminton court, a tennis court, roller skates court, a wrestling court, weight room.
6.2 miSW
Neighbourhood
Gongsan-dong, Daegu
157 min walk • Gongsan-dong is an administrative dong in Dong-gu, in northeastern Daegu, South Korea. It has an area of 83.78 km², most of which is vacant; its population is only 18,177. Slightly more than half of the people live in the dong's 38 apartment blocks. The dong was first constituted in 1981.
5.5 miSW
Dam
Gongsan Dam, Daegu
140 min walk • Gongsan Dam is a dam in Jimyo-dong, Dong-gu, Daegu, South Korea. Built across the Donghwacheon stream flowing south from Palgongsan, the dam is responsible for securing the water supply for much of northern Daegu.
6.2 miSE
Universities and schools
Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu
159 min walk • Daegu Catholic University is a private research university in Daegu, South Korea. DCU is known for its academic strength, especially in the field of medical, pharmacy, health science, psychology, social science, and education.