Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]
경주 불국사 [유네스코 세계유산]
History · 385 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Nearby stations and stops
- Bus stop 불국사매표소 · straight-line 340m
- Bus stop 불국사 · straight-line 454m
Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31
Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations
- Admission
- Not provided
- Hours
- 09:00-18:00 (Exit time 19:00)
- * No pets allowed
- Closed
- Open every day
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Parking available
- Available
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2025-03-24 · Collected: Not provided
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.
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In the area
Buddhism 5 of 50 attractions in Gyeongju-si
Similar places nearby
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI