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Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]

Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]

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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.

TypeTemples
RegionGyeongbuk
Address385 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Hours09:00-18:00 (Exit time 19:00) · * No pets allowed
ClosedN/A (Open all year round)
ParkingAvailable
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