Cheomseongdae Observatory (경주 첨성대)

Explanation

Cheomseongdae Observatory, constructed during the reign of Queen Seondeok (r. 632-647), is one of the landmark of Gyeongju. The observatory was built in a cylinder shape at approximately 9 meters in x_height. The observatory consists of 365 stones, symbolizing the number of days in a year. The rocks are piled in 27 layers symbolizing the 27th ruler, Queen Seondeok, and the days in a lunar month by adding the of two rock layers on top.


Inquiry

+82-54-772-3843


Homepage

www.gyeongju.go.kr/tour


Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
•For more info: +82-54-772-3843

Parking facilities : Available at nearby parking lots

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Hours : 09:00-22:00
Winter 09:00-21:00


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Restrooms
Available

Admission Fees
Free

Location

140-25, Cheomseong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do