Bulguksa (Gyeongju)
Korea (South) /
Kyongsangbuk /
Sdong /
Gyeongju /
Jinhyeon-dong, 15-1
World
/ Korea (South)
/ Kyongsangbuk
/ Sdong
World / South Korea / Gyeongsangbuk-do
temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Bulguksa (Bulguk Temple) is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and encompasses seven National treasures of South Korea, including Dabotap and Seokgatap stone pagodas, Cheongun-gyo (Blue Cloud Bridge), and two gilt-bronze statues of Buddha.
The temple is classified as Historic and Scenic Site No. 1 by the South Korean government. In 1995, Bulguksa was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List together with the Seokguram (hermitage) Grotto, which lies four kilometers to the east.
The temple is considered as a masterpiece of the golden age of Buddhist art in the Silla kingdom. It is currently the head temple of the 11th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.
The temple is classified as Historic and Scenic Site No. 1 by the South Korean government. In 1995, Bulguksa was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List together with the Seokguram (hermitage) Grotto, which lies four kilometers to the east.
The temple is considered as a masterpiece of the golden age of Buddhist art in the Silla kingdom. It is currently the head temple of the 11th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulguksa
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 35°47'18"N 129°19'54"E
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- Mireuksa 미륵사 209 km
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- Unjusa 243 km
- Naesosa 249 km
- Tohamsan 3 km
- Manhobong 3.5 km
- Baekdusan 4.4 km
- The Honors Country Club 5 km
- Ohjeongsan 5.6 km
- Deokdongho 6 km
- Bonum Lake and Resort 8 km
- Namsan 8.9 km
- country club 10 km
- Hwangseong Park 13 km