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Gyeongju

Gyeongju is a coastal city in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang province in South Korea. It is the second largest city by area in the province after Andong, covering 1,324 km with a population of 269,343 people according to the 2008 census. Gyeongju is 370 km southeast of Seoul, and 55 km east of the provincial capital, Daegu.

Located at 35.85, 129.217 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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57 BC establishments, Cities in North Gyeongsang Province, Gyeongju

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 Park

Gyeongju National Park is located in the providence of Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, and is the country's only historical national park. It was first designated a national park in 1968. The park covers many of the principal Silla historical sites in Gyeongju City.

Located at 35.8675, 129.223 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Parks in North Gyeongsang Province, National parks of South Korea, Protected areas established in 1968

Anapji

Anapji, or Anap Pond is an artificial pond in Gyeongju National Park, South Korea. It was part of the palace complex of ancient Silla (57 BCE - 935 CE). It was constructed by order of King Munmu in 674 CE. The pond is situated at the northeast edge of the Banwolseong palace site, in central Gyeongju. It is an oval shape; 200m from east to west and 180m from north to south. It contains three small islands.

Located at 35.8346, 129.227 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Lakes of South Korea, Geography of North Gyeongsang Province, Silla, Archaeological sites in South Korea, Visitor attractions in Gyeongju

Bunhwangsa

Bunhwangsa (literally "Fragrant Emperor Temple") is a temple complex from the Old Silla era of Korea. It is located in Gyeongju. The temple is recorded to have been built in 634 under the auspices of Queen Seondeok. Today the temple is still used by a small group of worshipers but in its heyday, the temple covered several acres and was one of the four main temples of the Silla Kingdom used by the state to ask the Buddha to bless the kingdom. The ruins of Hwangnyongsa Temple lay nearby.

Located at 35.8407, 129.234 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Pagodas, Buddhist temples in Gyeongju, National Treasures of South Korea

Phaethon (roller coaster)

Phaethon is a steel inverted roller coaster at Gyeongju World in South Korea, which is opened in 2007. It is South Korea's first inverted roller coaster

Located at 35.8367, 129.28 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Roller coasters in South Korea, Roller coasters introduced in 2007

Battle of Kyongju

The Battle of Kyongju was an engagement between United Nations (UN) and North Korean (NK) forces early in the Korean War from August 31 to September 15, 1950, in the vicinity of Kyongju in South Korea. It was a part of the Battle of Pusan Perimeter, and was one of several large engagements fought simultaneously. The battle ended in a victory for the United Nations after large numbers of United States (US) and Republic of Korea (ROK) troops repelled a strong North Korean attack.

Located at 35.85, 129.217 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1950, 1950 in Korea, Battles of the Korean War, Battles involving North Korea, Battles involving South Korea, Battles of the Korean War involving the United States

Daegu Physical Education High School

Daegu Physical Education High School is special-education school in Daegu in South Korea. The school's centered education summed up four ones. First, a person being respected by right manner and correct actions. Second, a creative person investigating education ability. Third, the person that basic physical strength and a special match function are excellent. Fourth, a person developing careerso as to meet talent, aptitude. The motto is "standing on the top".

Located at 35.8399, 129.286 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 2003, High schools in South Korea, Schools in Daegu