Unified Silla & BalhaeUNESCO World Heritage
Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju
Buddhist Temple · Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk
A temple on the slopes of Toham Mountain in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, showcasing the pinnacle of Unified Silla Buddhist culture. It is said to have been greatly expanded by Chief Minister Kim Daeseong during the reign of King Gyeongdeok. The two stone pagodas, Dabotap and Seokgatap, stand facing each other as masterpieces of Korean pagoda art. Its stone platforms and elaborate stone structures such as Cheongungyo and Baekungyo are also outstanding. Together with Seokguram, it is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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King GyeongdeokKim Daeseong