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Gyeongju was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla which lasted for the first millenium and ruled most of the Korean Peninsula between the 7th and 9th centuries. Gyeongju is often referred to as "the museum without walls" because of the exceptionally large number of historical sites from this period spread in and around Gyeongju.

Impressive tumuli are found in parks within Gyeongju, which form the Gyeongju Historic Areas UNESCO World Heritage Site, together with hundreds of sites - ruined temples, stone statues, pagodas, and lanterns - scattered on Mount Namsan, a mountain that was held sacred by the Silla people and nowadays draws as many hikers on a week-end as popular Yosemite trails, despite the fact that even the easiest trail requires 3 hours of hiking. Slightly further from the city, Bulguksa temple (masterpiece of the golden age of Buddhist art in the Silla kingdom) and nearby Seokguram Grotto form another UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Bell in fog, Seokguram. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Nuns walking with unbrella on foggy path, Seokguram. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Stairs leading to grotto, Seokguram. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Temple at grotto entrance, Seokguram. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Buddha inside Seokguram Grotto. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Stone bridge and fall colors, Bulguk-sa. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Fence with Buddhist symbol, and roof with fallen leaves, Bulguksa. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Daeungjeon (Hall of Great Enlightenment) at dusk, Bulguksa. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Seokgatap (Sakyamuni) pagoda by night, Bulguk-sa. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Yongjang-ri village. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Shrine and carved rock, Namsan Mountain. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Woman giving sacred bread at Sangseonam hermitage, Namsan Mountain. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Women circling stone pagoda, Mt Namsan. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Seated stone Yeora buddha statue, Namsan Mountain. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Tumuli, Namsan Mountain. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Grassy tumuli in autumn. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Burial mounds and hills. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Burial mounds and tombs at night. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Royal tomb of King Michu of Silla by night. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Cheomseongdae observatory at dusk. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Gate and street with lights at night. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Gas station. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Woman baking Gyeongju barley bread. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Kimjang kimchi prepared in early winter. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Tumulus and cloud. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Mound of earth raised over grave and cloud. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Large burial mounds. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Tumuli with fallen leaves. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Grassy burial mounds in autumn. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Symmetrical tumuli. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Barrows at sunset. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Illuminated tumuli at dusk and hills. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Tumuli at night. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Grassy burial tumulus at night. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Tumulus and fallen leaves at night. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Tree and illuminated barrows at night. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Grassy burial mound at night. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Cheomseongdae observatory tower. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Donggung pavilions at night. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Crowd visiting Anapji Pond at night. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Anapji Pond at night. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Computers with Korean keyboard in bus terminal. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Alley and love motel. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Bus stop and motels. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Fish tank and food pictures. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Gyeongju barley bread storefront. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Gyeongju barley bread factory. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Pond and fall foliage, Bulguksa. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Landscaped creek in autumn, Bulguksa. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Schoolchildren with raingear, Bulguksa. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Painted statue with dragon, Bulguksa. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Painted wooden statues, Bulguk-sa. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Wooden statue with musical instrument, Bulguk-sa. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Temple of Silla, Bulguksa. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Fish-shaped gong and fall colors, Bulguk-sa. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Tile roof with fallen red maple leaves, Bulguksa. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Museoljeon hall, Bulguk-sa. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Schoolchildren visiting main courtyard, Bulguk-sa. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Dabotap pagoda, Bulguk-sa. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Frontal view of main hall and two pagodas at night, Bulguksa. Gyeongju, South Korea (Panoramic color) Seokgatap, Dabotap, and Daeungjeon at night, Bulguksa. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Dabotap pagoda by night, Bulguksa. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Main courtyard with pagodas by night, Bulguk-sa. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Forest in fog, Seokguram. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Path in fog, Seokguram. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Trees in fog, Seokguram. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Tourist walking in fog, Seokguram. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Family walking on path in the rain, Seokguram. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Autumn leaves in fog, Seokguram. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Family walking on misty path, Seokguram. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Sacred water fountain, Seokguram. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Well-wishing tablets written in many languages, Seokguram. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Water fountain and drinking cups, Seokguram. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Multilingual well-wishing tablets, Seokguram. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Pilgrims with red unbrellas, Seokguram. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Blurred tourists on rainy day, Seokguram. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Stone stairs in fog, Seokguram. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Pavilion dedicated to local spirits, Seokguram. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Stones and lantern in fog, Seokguram. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Grotto entrance pavilion in fog, Seokguram. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Seokguram Grotto. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Landscaped stream in forest, Mt Namsan. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Stream flowing over terraces, Mt Namsan. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Barrows and misty mountains, Mt Namsan. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Royal tomb of Silla king Gyongae, Namsan Mountain. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Burial mound, Mt Namsan. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Suspension bridge, Namsan Mountain. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Yukjonbul carved on rock surface, Mt Namsan. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Seated Seokgayeorae rock carving, Namsan Mountain. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Shrine with candles and flowers, Mt Namsan. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Hikers on trail, Mt Namsan. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Hikers at Sangseonam hermitage, Samneung Valley, Mt Namsan. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Hikers drinking from foundtain at Sangseonam hermitage, Namsan Mountain. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Hikers receiving sacred bread at Sangseonam hermitage, Mt Namsan. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Sangseonam hermitage from above, Mt Namsan. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Monk and hikers on trail, Namsan Mountain. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Hikers picniking, Namsan Mountain. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Summit picnic, Geumosang Peak, Mt Namsan. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Large group of hikers eating on Geumobong Peak, Namsan Mountain. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Summit lunch, Geumobong Peak, Mt Namsan. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Cairns and monument, Namsan Mountain. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Headless buddha statue on elaborate pedestal, Yongjangsa Valley, Mt Namsan. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Three storied stone pagoda and mountains, Mt Namsan. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Samnyundaejwabul pagoda, Namsan Mountain. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Samnyundaejwabul pagoda and mountain landscape, Namsan Mountain. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Forest slopes and distant misty hills, Mt Namsan. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Radish used for kimchi. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Baechu (napa cabbage) used for kimchi. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Kimchee made of napa cabbage. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Dishes with kimchee ingredients. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Korean kimchi ingredients. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Kimchi ingredients close-up. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Preparing traditional winter kim chee. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Kimchi preparation. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Hands mixing kim chee. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Hands seen mixing kim chee. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Handling kimjang kimchi. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Kimchee preparation. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Woman during early winter kim chee preparation. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Women preparing kim chee. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Women making gimchi. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Woman mxing gimchi. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Women mixing traditional fermented kimchee. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color) Passing along sample during kim chee preparation. Gyeongju, South Korea ( color)
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Themes: Gyeongju Historic Areas, Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple

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