Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 불국사 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Explanation

Bulguksa Temple is a representative relic of Buddhist culture from the Silla kingdom. The temple was built during the 15th year of King Beopheung's reign (514-540) to wish for peace and prosperity for all. It was later rebuilt in 751 by Kim Dae-seong. Unfortunately, the temple caught fire during the Imjin War (1592-1598). After the war, the temple suffered serious damage and was often the target of theft.

Starting in 1920, the temple has undergone continual restoration work. The temple now holds seven national treasures and a number of additional important heritages and was designated a World Cultural Heritage Site along with the nearby Seokguram Grotto by UNESCO in December 1995.

Inquiry

+82-54-746-9913

Homepage

www.bulguksa.or.kr
www.templestay.com

Information Use

World Heritage

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-746-9913

Parking facilities : Available

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

Hours : Weekdays 09:00-17:30
Weekends and public holidays 08:00-17:30

More information

Restrooms
Available

Parking Fees
Cars: 1,000 won / Buses: 2,000 won

Admission Fees
Individuals: Adults 6,000 won / Teenagers 4,000 won / Children 3,000 won / Preschoolers 2,000 won
Groups: Teenagers 3,500 won / Children 2,500 won

* Adults (ages 19 & over) / Teenagers (ages 13-18) / Children (ages 7-12) / Preschoolers (ages under 7) * Groups: 20 or more

Interpretation Services Offered
Available (Inquire in advance)

Location

385, Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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