Seokguram - Wikipedia
WEBThe Seokguram Grotto (Korean: 석굴암) is a hermitage and part of the Bulguksa temple complex in Gyeongju, South Korea. It and Bulguksa are both on the mountain Tohamsan, although the two are separated by distance of around 3 kilometres (1.9 mi). The grotto overlooks the Sea of Japan and rests 750 meters above sea level.
Seokguram Grotto - World History Encyclopedia
WEBOct 4, 2016 · The Seokguram Grotto (Sokkuram) is a Buddhist cave temple constructed during the Unified Silla Period (668-935 CE) of ancient Korea.
Seokguram | South Korea, Buddhism, Temple, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSeokguram, Buddhist artificial cave-temple on the crest of Mount Toham, near the Bulguk Temple, Gyeongju, South Korea. Built in the 8th century, Seokguram is a domed circular structure of granite blocks. A square anteroom houses eight guardian figures in …
Seokguram Hermitage - 석굴암 (Gyeongju) - Dale's Korean …
WEBJul 7, 2020 · Seokguram Hermitage on Mt. Tohamsan in Gyeongju houses the most famous statue in all of Korea. In English, Seokguram Hermitage means “Stone Cave Hermitage.” Not only is it a UNESCO World Heritage Site as of 1995 alongside Bulguksa Temple, it’s also National Treasure #24.
Seokguram Grotto
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Gyeongju Seokguram Grotto [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주
WEBSeokguram Grotto was constructed by Kim Dae-Seong during the reign of King Gyeong-Deok (742-765) of the Silla Kingdom. Located 3 kilometers away by hiking trail and 9 kilometers by car from Bulguksa Temple, the grotto was designed very harmoniously with the seated Buddha facing the East Sea.
Seokguram Grotto - Atlas Obscura
WEBSep 1, 2023 · Seokguram Grotto is an artificial grotto made from granite. It contains an antechamber, a corridor, and a main rotunda. The domed ceiling of the rotunda and the entrance corridor...
Seokguram, Gyeongju - Tripadvisor
WEBAbout. The eighth-century cave temple with a statue of Buddha looking at the sea. Read more.
Seokguram | Gyeongju, South Korea | Attractions - Lonely Planet
WEBSeokguram. In the mountains above Bulguk-sa is this world-famous Unesco-listed Buddhist grotto, a magical place when rain and mists envelop the mountaintops and chipmunks dance in the thick woods.
Seokguram - New World Encyclopedia
WEBBoth Seokguram and Bulgaksa are the number one destination for Koreans and foreign visitors in South Korea. In 1962, the South Korean government designated Seokguram the 24th national treasure of Korea. In 1995, UNESCO added Seokguram to the World Heritage List together with the Bulguksa Temple.