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Seokguram Grotto

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994, Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsanbuk-do, South Korea (ROK).
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The must see in Gyeongju, Seokguram Grotto is a hermitage and part of the Bulguksa temple complex in Gyeongju city.

It will take about 5 hours from Seoul to the south east by car. It is four kilometers east of the Bulkuksa temple on Mt. Tohamsan.  It is classified as National Treasure No. 24 by the South Korean government. 

The grotto overlooks the East Sea and rests 750 meters above sea level.

 

It was designated the 24th national treasure of Korea In 1962. Seokguram was listed to the UNESCO World Heritage In 1995(together with the Bulguksa Temple). 

 

It exemplifies the best Buddhist sculptures in the world. Because it has combination of arts, architecture, science, geometry.  

 

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