Gyeongju is a city in the southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang province in South Korea.
It was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla (57B.C. - 935A.D.) which ruled about two-thirds of the Korean Peninsula between the 7th and 9th centuries.
Gyeongju Historic Areas is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bulguksa temple is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Yangdong Folk Village is also a UNESCO World Heritage site from 2010.
Gyeongju Historic Areas / Tomb of King Namul who was the 17th ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla.
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Gyeongju Historic Areas, Cheomseongdae / Observatory (7th century)
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Gyeongju Historic Areas, Mount Namsan/ Stone statues
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Bulguksa / Enhancing Gate
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Bulguksa / Daeungjeon
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Yangdong Folk Village / Traditional houses
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Yangdong Folk Village / Courtyard of farmers
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Yangdong Folk Village / A view
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