culture
Bulguksa
The Bulguk Sa temple is the most famous sight in Gyeongju. It is actually a complex with several temples inside and seven national treasures, such as the Dabotap Pagoda, Seokgatap Pagoda, the Cheongungyo Bridge (litterally "Bridge of the blue cloud) and two statues of Buddhas made of bronze -Vairocana and Amithaba. This complex has been rated as the 1st scenic and historical site of the country by Korean government. It's a masterpiece of the golden age of Buddhist art during Sylla realm. It is part of UNESCO World Heritage since 1995 - as the Seokguram Grotto. The ticket costs 5000W, go early to avoid the crowd. #bouddhism #temple #korea #gyeongju
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