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Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Stele of King Taejong Muyeol

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 : Seokguram Grotto

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 : Cheongungyo and Baegungyo Bridges of Bulguksa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 23Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea Cheongungyo 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 : Lotus Bridge and Chilbo Bridge of Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju

🌉 Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 22Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea Lotus Bridge and Chilbo Bridge of Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju(경주 불국사 연화교 및 칠보교 · 慶州 佛國寺 蓮花橋 및 七寶橋)📖 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 ..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Seokgatap Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju

🪨 Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 21Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea Seokgatap Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju(경주 불국사 삼층석탑 · 慶州 佛國寺 三層石塔)📖 1. History and DescriptionThe Seokgatap Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple, located in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is designated as National Treasure No. 21 of Korea.Built in the 8th century during the Unified Silla period, this pago..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Dabotap Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju

🏯 Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 20Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaDabotap Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju(경주 불국사 다보탑 · 慶州 佛國寺 多寶塔)📖 1. History and DescriptionThe Dabotap Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple, located in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is designated as National Treasure No. 20 of Korea.Constructed in the 8th century during the Unified Silla period, this pagod..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Josadang Shrine of Buseoksa Temple, Yeongju

🏯 Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 19Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea Josadang Shrine of Buseoksa Temple, Yeongju(영주 부석사 조사당 · 榮州 浮石寺 祖師堂)📖 1. History and DescriptionThe Josadang Shrine of Buseoksa Temple, located in Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is designated as National Treasure No. 19 of Korea.This shrine, believed to have been built in the late 14th century, is con..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Muryangsujeon Hall of Buseoksa Temple, Yeongju

🏯 Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 18Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaMuryangsujeon Hall of Buseoksa Temple, Yeongju(영주 부석사 무량수전 · 榮州 浮石寺 無量壽殿)📖 1. History and DescriptionThe Muryangsujeon Hall of Buseoksa Temple, located in Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is designated as National Treasure No. 18 of Korea.Constructed in the late 14th century and reconstructed on the foun..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Stone Lantern in Front of Muryangsujeon Hall of Buseoksa Temple, Yeongju

🪔 Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 17Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaStone Lantern in Front of Muryangsujeon Hall of Buseoksa Temple, Yeongju(영주 부석사 무량수전 앞 석등 · 榮州 浮石寺 無量壽殿 앞 石燈)📖 1. History and DescriptionThe Stone Lantern in Front of Muryangsujeon Hall of Buseoksa Temple, located in Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is designated as National Treasure No. 17 of Korea.This..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Seven-Story Brick Pagoda at Beopheungsa Temple Site, Andong

🧱 Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 16Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaSeven-Story Brick Pagoda at Beopheungsa Temple Site, Andong(안동 법흥사지 칠층전탑 · 安東 法興寺址 七層塼塔)📖 1. History and DescriptionThe Seven-Story Brick Pagoda at Beopheungsa Temple Site, located in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is designated as National Treasure No. 16 of Korea.Believed to have been constructed in t..