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Bunhwangsa Temple (분황사)
- Address
- 94-11, Bunhwang-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
경상북도 경주시 분황로 94-11 (구황동) - Type
- Temples/ Religious Sites
- Inquiries
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• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-54-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-742-9922, 9937 - Homepage
- www.bunhwangsa.org (Korean only)
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Information
Introduction
Bunhwangsa Temple was built during the year 634 and the third year of Queen Seondeok's rule, the 27th ruler of the Silla Kingdom. Prominent Buddhist priests Wonhyo and Jajang have resided at the temple.
As the temple has a long history, it once held many historical relics but most of them have been lost due to the Mongolian invasion and the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592. The remaining relics are Mojeon Stone Tower, Hwajaengguksabibu (A memorial stone placed in memory of Wonhyo, a renown Buddhist priest from the Silla Kingdom), Samnyongbyeoneojeong (A well in which the three dragons that protected Silla were believed to reside), and Danggan Pillars.
Mojeon Stone Tower, the 30th National Treasure reaching a height of 9.3 meters, was built using bricks carved from andesite rocks. While the tower is presumed to be originally a 7-9 story structure, only 3 stories remain today. Danggan Pillars, two stone pillars that stand 3.6 meters high, are located at the entrance of Punhwangsa Temple. Danggan refers to flagpoles made of either wood, metal or stone that were used to hang flags which signified Buddhist festivals so that even people far away would be aware of them. The pillars are supported by stone turtles, a unique feature as most pillars do not possess such characteristics. There are also statues of Buddha displayed in the yard of Gyeongju National Museum. These statues were found in a well situated 30 meters north of the rear wall of Bunhwangsa Temple.
Closed
N/A (Open all year round)
Operating Hours
08:00-18:00
Parking Facilities
Available
Admission Fees
[Cultural Site Admission Fee]
Individuals - Adults 1,300 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 800 won
Groups - Adults 1,300 won / Teenagers 900 won / Children 700 won
* Groups: 20 people or more
* Adults (ages 19-64), Teenagers (ages 13-18), Children (ages 8-12)
* Free admission: Senior citizens (ages 65 and over)
Restrooms
Available
Parking Fees
Free
Interpretation Services Offered
Tour guide service available (Contact Gyeongju City Hall)
Baby Stroller Rentals
Not available
Pets
Not permitted
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