Borisa Sitting Buddha, Gyeongju

#22 among attractions in Gyeongju

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The Borisa Sitting Buddha is located at the east slope of Namsan Mountain in Gyeongju, Korea. This site is supposed to be the place where Borisa temple had stood during the Silla period. The stone sculpture is 4.36m high, and the seated Buddha image itself is as high as 2.44m. Among the existing Buddhist images on Mt. Namsan, this image is best preserved. The Buddha sitting on the octagonal lotus pedestal is the image of Sakyamuni, who smiles at the world with the half-closed eyes and a merciful facial expression. Small Buddhist images and floral medallion designs are carved on the halo. On the back of the pear-shaped halo, the Bhaisajyaguru Buddhaup-holding a medicine bowl in his left hand is carved in relief. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°48'43"N, 129°14'11"E

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Borisa Sitting Buddha – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.3 miN
Exhibits on Gyeongju's royal heritage
Gyeongju National Museum, Gyeongju
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3.1 miNE
Amusement park, Theme park
Gyeongju World, Gyeongju
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1.7 miN
Picturesque 7th-century pond and palace
Anapji Pond, Gyeongju
43 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 miN
Buddhist architecture, Pagoda, Historical place
Bunhwangsa, Gyeongju
52 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.
2.6 miNW
Flea market, Shopping, Market
Seongdong Market, Gyeongju
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1.9 miNW
Observatory ruins dating from 632 A.D.
Cheomseongdae, Gyeongju
48 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...
1.5 miNW
Remnants of an ancient palace and fortress
Banwolseong, Gyeongju
40 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.
1.4 miW
Archaeological site
Poseokjeong, Gyeongju
35 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.
1.7 miS
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Hwangnyongsa, Gyeongju
43 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.
1.7 miS
, Archaeological site
Gyeongju Historic Areas, Gyeongju
43 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.
2.5 miNW
Archaeological site
Gold Crown Tomb, Gyeongju
65 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.