Gyeongju, South Korea

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245,365 Population 480/sq mi density

148 ft Elevation 45 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Gyeongju (2)

Gyeongju Historic Areas

Cultural Inscribed 2000

The Gyeongju Historic Areas contain a remarkable concentration of outstanding examples of Korean Buddhist art, in the form of sculptures, reliefs, pag...

Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple

Cultural Inscribed 1995

Established in the 8th century on the slopes of Mount Toham, the Seokguram Grotto contains a monumental statue of the Buddha looking at the sea in the...