Gyeongju-si

Gyeongju-si is in , . Gyeongju-si is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cheomseongdae and Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.

Observatory
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is an astronomical observatory in , South Korea. is the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia, and possibly even the world.

Park
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are a Silla-era former palace and artificial pond in , South Korea. They were part of the palace complex of ancient Silla.

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Hwangnyongsa, alternatively Hwangnyong Temple or Hwangryongsa, was a in the city of , . Completed in the 7th century, the enormous 9-story structure was built entirely out of wood with interlocking design and no iron nails.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gyeongju and Bomun Lake Resort.

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is in province, . The capital of the Silla Kingdom for approximately the whole first millennium CE, is definitely worth visiting if you are interested in Korean history.

Locality
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The or Bomun Tourist Complex is a large tourist complex around Bomun Lake in the city of , South Korea. The resort covers the districts of Bomun-dong, Sinpyeong-dong, Amgok-dong and Cheongun-dong. is situated 3½ km east of Gyeongju-si.

Gyeongju-si

Latitude
35.8333° or 35° 50′ north
Longitude
129.25° or 129° 15′ east
Population
264,000
Elevation
76 metres (249 feet)
Open location code
8Q7FR7M2+82
Geo­Names ID
1833276
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Gyeongju-si” goes by many names.
  • Korean: “Kyŏngju-gun”
  • Korean: “Wŏlsŏng-gun”
  • Korean: “경주”
  • Korean: “경주시”

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