KOREAN TRADITIONAL BUILDING
GYEONGBUK/Gyeongju

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From Architeture in KOREA/KIRA 1988, Morning Calm Korean Air/Oct.2001, March 2002, http:/www.visitkorea.or.kr. Morning Calm-Inflight Magazine of KAL/Oct.1996, Poongsan Ltd.Guide Book,

 

Bulguksa-Temple/불국사
   15 Jinhyeon-dong Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk

  
 

 Architect by Daeseong Kim in 528. It is noteworthly that designated as the National Historical Landmark site No.1. The cheongun/Blue Cloud Bridge is ade entirely of stone. It's most important aspect is the grand arch under the bridge. While the bridge is the main approach to the monastery, it has been closed to us for reasons of preservation. Photo by Byunguh Yu(#1,4/12 April 2008, #2,3/25 May 2005).

  

Seokgatab-Pagoda/석가탑
   15 Jinhyeon-dong Bulguksa Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk

 

 This simple beauty that is this three-tiered pagoda is also constructed of stone. Photo by Byunguh Yu on 25 May 2005.

 

Dabotab-Pagoda/다보탑
   15 Jinhyeon-dong Bulguksa Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk

 

 Admiration of this pagoda grows the longer gaze upon it. Photo by Byunguh Yu on 25 May 2005.

 

Cheomseongdae-Observatory/첨성대
   839-1 Inwang-dong Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk



 Built in 640 AD, though there is a possibility that it might have been used for other uses, known  to be the oldest astronormical observatory in the East. Photo by Byunguh Yu on 25 May 2005.

 

Anabji-Pond/안압지
   Ingyo-dong Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk




 Built in 674 AD, Anabji is an artifical pond sized approximately 200 meters by 180 meters. Photo by Byunguh Yu on 25 May 2005.

 

Bunhwangsa Stone Pagoda/분황사 석탑
   Guhwang-dong Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk



 Built in 634 AD, Mojeon stone pagoda is national treasure No.30. Photo by Byunguh Yu on 25 May 2005.

 

Seokguram-Grotto/석굴암
   Mt.Toham Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk


 Built in 8th century, interior of dome is 6.58 meters (front to back) and 6.84 meters(left to right). On the slopes of Mount Toham, Seokguram Grotto is one of Asia's finest Buddhist shrines. Seokguram is an artificial structure built around a dome and comprised of stone structures of circular, triangular, hexagonal, and octagonal shapes, which required a high degree of mathematical and engineering knowledge. To protect the treasures, a glass wall prevents visitors from entering the grotto and walking around the great Buddha.

 

Silla Oneung-Five Tombs/신라오릉
   Tap-dong Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk

 

 Photo by Byunguh Yu on 25 May 2005.

 

Poseokjeong-Garden/포석정
   Bae-dong Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk

 

   Historic site No.1 in 1963 & total area 7,432㎡. Photo by Byunguh Yu on 25 May 2005.

 

Gameunsaji,Eunhyesaji-Temple Site/감곡사지,은혜사지
   Gampo Yongdang-li Yangbuk-myeon, Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk


 Photo by Byunguh Yu on 12 April 2008.

 

Munmu Daewangreung-Undersea Tomb of King Munmu/문무대왕릉
   Gampo Bonggil-li Yangbuk-myeon, Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk

 Photo by Byunguh Yu on 12 April 2008.