Woljeong Bridge

About this place

Woljeong Bridge is a Unified Silla-era bridge that was lost during the Joseon period and restored through more than ten years of research, historical verification, and reconstruction work, completed in April 2018. Historical records indicate it was built in 760 (the 19th year of King Gyeongdeok of Unified Silla) and originally connected Wolseong Palace and Namsan in Gyeongju. Two rounds of archaeological surveys between November 1984 and September 1986 first confirmed the existence of a wooden bridge. Construction from 2008 to 2013 restored the bridge to a length of 66.15 m, width of 13 m, and height of 6 m. From April 2016, gatehouse towers were built at both ends, completed in April 2018. The second floor of the gatehouses features an exhibition hall with video displays of the restoration process and excavated artifacts. By day the bridge is beautiful in itself; by night it glows romantically as one of Gyeongju's most popular evening scenery spots. Stepping-stones in front of the bridge offer a scenic view of Woljeong Bridge reflected on the river.