Seokguram Grotto
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Gyeongju-si
🧠 Fact: The “Museum Without Walls” — packed with ancient tombs, temples, and relics from the Silla
Dynasty.
💡 Tip: Don’t miss Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto (both UNESCO sites).
Info: Gyeongju-si, often called “the museum without walls,” is a historic city in South Korea that was once the capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom. Located in the southeastern region, it is rich in cultural heritage and home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Key attractions include Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, and the ancient tombs at Tumuli Park. Gyeongju’s Anapji Pond and Cheomseongdae Observatory offer glimpses into Korea’s past. With its well-preserved relics, traditional architecture, and serene landscapes, Gyeongju is a must-visit for those interested in Korean history and culture.
Seokguram Grotto
🧠 Fact: A stone temple containing a monumental Buddha statue, considered a masterpiece of Buddhist art in Asia.
💡 Tip: Combine your visit with Bulguksa, as both are located on Mount Toham.
Info: Seokguram Grotto, built between 751 and 774 by Prime Minister Kim Daeseong of Unified Silla, is a masterpiece of East Asian Buddhist art and architecture. Perched on Mount Toham near Gyeongju, the granite grotto houses a serene 3.45 m‑tall seated Buddha in bhumisparsha mudra, encircled by 40 carved figures of bodhisattvas, disciples, and deities in intricate relief
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. No mortar was used—the dome's precise granite blocks create a watertight, naturally ventilated sanctuary
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. Designated National Treasure No. 24 and UNESCO World Heritage in 1995, it overlooks the East Sea and symbolizes spiritual passage from earth to Nirvana