Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple
- States
- Korea
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1995
- Region
- Asia & Pacific
- Coordinates
- 35.78333333, 129.35
- Last Visited
- 2018
- UNESCO ID
- 736
- WH Site
- 736
Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, exemplify Korea's rich Buddhist heritage and architectural prowess. The grotto, an artificial cave carved into granite, houses a serene Buddha statue surrounded by intricately sculpted bodhisattvas, showcasing exceptional 8th-century artistry. Adjacent Bulguksa Temple, a wooden complex, reflects harmonious design with its elevated platforms, ornate pagodas, and tranquil courtyards, embodying spiritual and aesthetic ideals of the era. Together, they represent a pinnacle of religious devotion and cultural achievement.
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