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Gyeongju National Museum

The Gyeongju National Museum is a museum in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Its holdings are largely devoted to relics of the Silla kingdom, of which Gyeongju was the capital. The museum is located immediately adjacent to the royal tomb complex, in an area which also includes the Gyerim forest, Cheomseongdae observatory, Banwolseong palace, and Anapji Pond.

Located at 35.829, 129.228 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Museums established in 1915, History museums in South Korea, National museums of South Korea, Museums in Gyeongju, Archaeology of Korea

Hwangnyongsa

Hwangnyongsa, or Hwangnyong Temple, is the name of a former Buddhist temple in the city of Gyeongju, South Korea. Built in the 6th century, it was the center of state-sponsored Buddhism during the Silla and Unified Silla eras. Its name means "Golden/Yellow Dragon Temple" or "Emperor/Imperial Dragon Temple. " Archaeological excavations and other scientific studies of the temple began in April 1976 and continue today.

Located at 35.7889, 129.227 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Visitor attractions in Gyeongju, Former Buddhist temples, Buddhist temples in Gyeongju, Archaeological sites in South Korea, Destroyed landmarks, Historic Sites of South Korea

Anapji

Anapji, or Anap Pond is an artificial pond in Gyeongju National Park, South Korea. It was part of the palace complex of ancient Silla (57 BCE - 935 CE). It was constructed by order of King Munmu in 674 CE. The pond is situated at the northeast edge of the Banwolseong palace site, in central Gyeongju. It is an oval shape; 200m from east to west and 180m from north to south. It contains three small islands.

Located at 35.8346, 129.227 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Lakes of South Korea, Geography of North Gyeongsang Province, Silla, Archaeological sites in South Korea, Visitor attractions in Gyeongju

Namsan (Gyeongju)

Namsan (남산, "South Mountain") is a 494-meter peak in the heart of Gyeongju National Park, just south of Gyeongju, South Korea. The mountain is within easy reach from the city and attracts a large number of national tourists. Namsan covers an area of about 8 km (north-south) by 12 km (east-west). Some 180 peaks are counted, of which Geumobong (468 m) and Gouibong (495 m) are the best-known. There are about 40 valleys.

Located at 35.7681, 129.226 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Mountains of South Korea

Gyeongju Historic Areas

The Gyeongju Historic Areas of South Korea were designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. The protected areas encompass the ruins of temples and palaces, outdoor pagodas and statuary, and other cultural artifacts left by the Silla Kingdom. The historic areas are sometimes known as one of the largest outdoor museums in the world.

Located at 35.7889, 129.227 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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World Heritage Sites in South Korea, Archaeological sites in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Gyeongju, Visitor attractions in Gyeongju

Banwolseong

Banwolseong (半月城, literally “Half Moon Fortress”), also commonly known as Wolseong Palace, was the royal palace compound of the Korean Silla monarchy at their capital in Gyeongju during the Silla and Unified Silla periods (57 BCE-938 CE). It takes its name from the approximate outline of the palace walls which were shaped like a crescent moon. Banwolseong has been also known as Sinwolseong or Jaeseong, which means where the king resides.

Located at 35.8313, 129.223 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Silla, Buildings and structures in Gyeongju, Archaeological sites in South Korea, Castles in South Korea, Visitor attractions in Gyeongju