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Cheomseongdae

Cheomseongdae is an astronomical observatory in Gyeongju, South Korea. Cheomseongdae means star-gazing tower in Korean. Cheomseongdae is the oldest surviving observatory in East Asia. It dates to the 7th century to the time of kingdom of Silla, which had its capital in Gyeongju. Cheomseongdae was designated as the country's 31st national treasure on December 20, 1962.

Located at 35.8364, 129.222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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National Treasures of South Korea, Astronomical observatories in South Korea, Science and technology in Korea, Silla, Buildings and structures in North Gyeongsang Province, Korean astronomy, 7th-century architecture

Gyeongju National Museum

The Gyeongju National Museum is a museum in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Its holdings are largely devoted to relics of the Silla kingdom, of which Gyeongju was the capital. The museum is located immediately adjacent to the royal tomb complex, in an area which also includes the Gyerim forest, Cheomseongdae observatory, Banwolseong palace, and Anapji Pond.

Located at 35.829, 129.228 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Museums established in 1915, History museums in South Korea, National museums of South Korea, Museums in Gyeongju, Archaeology of Korea

Hwangnyongsa

Hwangnyongsa, or Hwangnyong Temple, is the name of a former Buddhist temple in the city of Gyeongju, South Korea. Built in the 6th century, it was the center of state-sponsored Buddhism during the Silla and Unified Silla eras. Its name means "Golden/Yellow Dragon Temple" or "Emperor/Imperial Dragon Temple. " Archaeological excavations and other scientific studies of the temple began in April 1976 and continue today.

Located at 35.7889, 129.227 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Visitor attractions in Gyeongju, Former Buddhist temples, Buddhist temples in Gyeongju, Archaeological sites in South Korea, Destroyed landmarks, Historic Sites of South Korea

Poseokjeong

The Poseokjeong (Pavilion of Stone Abalone) site near Namsan in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea, was built in the Unified Silla period. The site once featured a royal pavilion–said to have been the most beautiful royal villa of the time—, but the only remains today is a granite water feature. This abalone-shaped watercourse highlights the importance of water in traditional Korean gardens. The "Poseokjeong" is consisting of several hand-carved stone pieces.

Located at 35.8092, 129.212 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Archaeological sites in South Korea, Silla, Buildings and structures in Gyeongju, Historic Sites of South Korea

Cheonmachong

Cheonmachong, formerly Tomb No.155, is a tumulus located in Gyeongju, South Korea. The tomb was excavated in 1973 and is believed to date probably from the fifth century but perhaps from the sixth century CE. The tomb was for an unknown king of the Silla Kingdom. The tomb, in typical Silla style, is a wood-lined chamber running east to west and is covered in a mound of boulders and earth. This kind of tomb is said to follow the pattern of a tomb in Pazyryk, Russia.

Located at 35.8378, 129.212 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Silla, Archaeological sites in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Gyeongju

Gyeongju Historic Areas

The Gyeongju Historic Areas of South Korea were designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. The protected areas encompass the ruins of temples and palaces, outdoor pagodas and statuary, and other cultural artifacts left by the Silla Kingdom. The historic areas are sometimes known as one of the largest outdoor museums in the world.

Located at 35.7889, 129.227 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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World Heritage Sites in South Korea, Archaeological sites in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Gyeongju, Visitor attractions in Gyeongju

Banwolseong

Banwolseong (半月城, literally “Half Moon Fortress”), also commonly known as Wolseong Palace, was the royal palace compound of the Korean Silla monarchy at their capital in Gyeongju during the Silla and Unified Silla periods (57 BCE-938 CE). It takes its name from the approximate outline of the palace walls which were shaped like a crescent moon. Banwolseong has been also known as Sinwolseong or Jaeseong, which means where the king resides.

Located at 35.8313, 129.223 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Silla, Buildings and structures in Gyeongju, Archaeological sites in South Korea, Castles in South Korea, Visitor attractions in Gyeongju

Seoak Seowon

The Seoak Seowon is a seowon located in the neighborhood of Seoak-dong, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Seowon is a type of local academy during the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897). It was established by local Confucian scholars especially Yi Jeong (李楨 1578 - 1607) in 1651, the second year of King Hyojong's reign, to commemorate the virtue and scholarly achievements of scholar Seol Chong, and Choe Chi-won and General Kim Yu-sin.

Located at 35.8267, 129.189 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Seowon, Buildings and structures in Gyeongju, 1651 establishments