Gyeongju Seokguram Grotto [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 석굴암 [유네스코 세계유산])

Gyeongju Seokguram Grotto [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 석굴암 [유네스코 세계유산])

– Homepage
seokguram.org

– Tel
+82-54-746-9933

Seokguram Grotto was constructed by Kim Dae-Seong during the reign of King Gyeongdeok (742-765) of the Silla Kingdom. Located 3 kilometers away by hiking trail and 9 kilometers by car from Bulguksa Temple, the grotto was designed very harmoniously with the seated Buddha facing the East Sea. It is a valuable cultural heritage that is preserved and registered as a UNESCO World Heritage on December 6, 1995.

– Address : 238 Seokgul-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-54-746-9933

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
09:00-18:00 * Viewing time until 19:00
* Operating hours subject to change

– Parking Fees
Compact car (under 1,000 cc) 1,000 won / Small-sized car (over 1,000 cc) 2,000 won / Large-sized car (bus) 4,000 won

– Restrooms
Available

– Admission Fees
Free

– Interpretation Services Offered
Korean Culture & Tourism Guide: English, Japanese, Chinese

* Advance reservation required.

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⊙ Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 불국사 [유네스코 세계유산])

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– Homepage
www.bulguksa.or.kr

– Tel
+82-54-746-9913

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.