[Gyeongsangbuk-do] Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 불국사 [유네스코 세계유산])

💡 Overview

Bulguksa Temple is a representative relic of Buddhist culture from the Silla kingdom. The temple was built during the 15th year of King Beopheung’s reign (514-540) to wish for peace and prosperity for all. It was later rebuilt in 751 by Kim Dae-seong. Unfortunately, the temple caught fire during the Imjin War (1592-1598). After the war, the temple suffered serious damage and was often the target of theft.

Starting in 1920, the temple has undergone continual restoration work. The temple now holds seven national treasures and a number of additional important heritages and was designated a World Cultural Heritage Site along with the nearby Seokguram Grotto by UNESCO in December 1995.

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📍 Nearby Attractions

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  Bullidan Street (불리단길) 🔗Distance: 682m | 11 Bulguksintaekji 5-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
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  Cheongjae Hanok (청재한옥) 🔗Distance: 1.9km | 163 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
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  Bulguksa Hanok Farm Stay (불국사한옥팜스테이) 🔗Distance: 771m | 5-52 , Jinti-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
• Gyeongju Seokguram Grotto [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 석굴암 [유네스코 세계유산]) 🔗Distance: 1.7km | 238 Seokgul-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
• Bulguksa Hanok Dongodang (불국사한옥동오당)Distance: 776m | 5-58 Jinti-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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