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Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 31Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaCheomseongdae Observatory(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The Oldest Observatory in the EastRising quietly over the plains of Gyeongju stands Cheomseongdae, the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia and one of the most iconic landmarks of ancient Korea.Built during the reign of Queen Seon..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 30Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaBrick Pagoda at Bunhwangsa Temple (Mojeonseoktap)(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. A Stone Pagoda that Imitates BrickWithin the ancient temple grounds of Bunhwangsa in Gyeongju stands a remarkable pagoda unlike any other — the Brick Pagoda (Mojeonseoktap), meaning “stone tower imitating bricks.”Constr..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 29Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaThe Great Bronze Bell of King Seongdeok (Emille Bell)(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The Bell That Echoes Through TimeIn the ancient city of Gyeongju stands one of Korea’s most magnificent relics — the Great Bronze Bell of King Seongdeok, also known as the Emille Bell.Cast in 771 CE during the reign..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 28Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaGilt-bronze Standing Medicine Buddha of Baengnyulsa Temple(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The Buddha Who Heals with LightOn the serene grounds of Baengnyulsa Temple in Gyeongju stands the Gilt-bronze Standing Medicine Buddha (Bhaisajyaguru), a luminous figure of healing and hope.Created in the Unifi..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 27Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaGilt-bronze Amitabha Buddha Statue of Bulguksa Temple(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The Buddha of Infinite Light and CompassionWithin the tranquil halls of Bulguksa Temple, facing east toward the morning sun, sits the Gilt-bronze Amitabha Buddha Statue — a radiant symbol of mercy and enlightenment...

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 26Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaGilt-bronze Vairocana Buddha Statue of Bulguksa Temple(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The Buddha of Cosmic LightInside the main hall of Bulguksa Temple sits the Gilt-bronze Vairocana Buddha Statue, a magnificent embodiment of light, wisdom, and the boundless compassion of the universe.Created during..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 25Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaStele of King Taejong Muyeol(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The King Who Unified the LandStanding quietly in Gyeongju, the Stele of King Taejong Muyeol honors Kim Chun-chu (604–661), the 29th king of the Silla Kingdom, who played a pivotal role in unifying the Three Kingdoms of Korea — Silla, Baekje..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 24Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaSeokguram Grotto(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. A Stone Temple Born from DevotionHigh on the slopes of Mount Toham in Gyeongju stands Seokguram Grotto, a masterpiece of spiritual architecture and one of the crowning achievements of the Unified Silla period. Built in the 8th century during the reign ..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 23Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaCheongungyo and Baegungyo Bridges of Bulguksa Temple(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. Bridges of Heaven and CloudsAt the entrance to Bulguksa Temple stand two graceful stone stairways — Cheongungyo (Blue Cloud Bridge) and Baegungyo (White Cloud Bridge).These are not ordinary steps; they are symbolic p..

🌉 Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 22Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaLotus Bridge and Chilbo Bridge of Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju(경주 불국사 연화교 및 칠보교)📖 1. History and DescriptionThe Lotus Bridge (Yeonhwagyo) and Chilbo Bridge (Chilbogyo) of Bulguksa Temple, located in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, are designated together as National Treasure No. 22 of Korea.Built in the ..