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Baekje 5-Story Pagoda at Jeongnimsa (Buyeo-eup)

Korea (South) / Chungchongnam / Puyo / Buyeo-eup

This granite pagoda from the late Baekje period It is generally known as the ‘Baekje 5-story Pagoda.’ In the past, it would have been called ‘Byeongjitap.’

Being one of two remainingt Baekje pagodas, this stone pagoda itself is a precious artifact and very important in establishing the lineage of Korean stone pagoda patterns. With refined and creative features, this pagoda exemplifies the beauty and elegance that were imitated in pagodas built in later periods.

‘Baekje 5-story Pagoda at Jeongnimsa has been designated as National Treasures No. 9.
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Coordinates:   36°16'45"N   126°54'48"E
This article was last modified 12 years ago