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Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (Anapji), Gyeongju

Historic Site · Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk

A detached palace and pond of Unified Silla located in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, known as Donggung and Wolji, also called Anapji. Said to have been constructed during the reign of King Munmu, it presents the appearance of a royal garden where a pond, pavilions, and landscape harmonize. Excavations have yielded diverse everyday artifacts offering insight into court life of the era. The nighttime reflection of the pavilions on the water is beautiful, making it one of Gyeongju's most beloved attractions.

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King Munmu