Gyeongju Wolseong Palace Site (Banwolseong Fortress) (경주 월성(반월성))
Gyeongbuk · Palaces & heritage
This was the location of the palace-fortress during the Silla dynasty (57 BC ~ AD 935). The fortress takes after its name, which, literally translates to mean a crescent moon shape on top of a hill. The famous history books of Samgukyusa mention that Silla’s 4th King Seoktalhae (AD 57~80) thought this area was an ideal spot for the fortress and bought the land from a nobleman. The 2nd King Namhae (AD 4~24) impressed by Seoktalhae’s actions, took him in as his son-in-law, later, becoming the 4th king. The area was then under Silla’s rule for 900 years, the last king being the 56th, Gyeongsoon (AD 927~935). · · Although the magnificent grandeur of the palace is now just an empty lot, it has been told that this area was filled with imperial buildings during the Silla dynasty. Currently, the region of Wolseong has a freezer made out of rocks called Seokbinggo, an archery range, a horse-riding field, and a traditional playground, which resembles the grounds of the Joseon Period (the dynasty that ruled the Korean peninsula from 1392-1910).
| Type | Palaces & heritage |
|---|---|
| Region | Gyeongbuk |
| Address | Inwang-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do |
Getting there
On nearby while you're here
Events run on fixed dates — check these against your own trip. Trip Planner shows everything on for the days you are in Korea.
- Jun 12, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026Sarira Reliquary from the Hwangnyongsa Wooden Pagoda
- Jun 12, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026Hwangnyongsa: Enshrining the Buddha's Relics
- Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026Gyeongju Heritage Night Walk
- Sep 19, 2026Gyeongju Golden Carnival
Within walking distance
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
Cheomseongdae Observatory
![Gyeongju Historic Area [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주역사유적지구 [유네스코 세계문화유산])](http://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/03/2656603_image2_1.jpg)
Gyeongju Historic Area [UNESCO World Heritage]
Gyeongju Hwangnidan Street
Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs) (천마총(대릉원))
Gyeongju Hanbokpan
Gyeongju Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex
