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      • Cheomseongdae Observatory (경주 첨성대)

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    Cheomseongdae Observatory, constructed during the reign of Queen Seondeok (r. 632-647), is one of the landmark of Gyeongju. The observatory was built in a cylinder shape at approximately 9 meters in height. The observatory consists of 365 stones, symbolizing the number of days in a year. The rocks are piled in 27 layers symbolizing the 27th ruler, Queen Seondeok, and the days in a lunar month by adding the of two rock layers on top.

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    Cheomseongdae Observatory, where Bo-gyeom and Ji-ah, bound by a special fate, encounter each other, is the landmark that represents the city of Gyeongju and one of the oldest astronomical observatories in the world. In addition to its superlative value as a historical site, it is also popular as a tourist destination thanks to flowers and plants that bloom each season.

    • Address
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      140-25 Cheomseong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

      경상북도 경주시 첨성로 140-25

    • Website
      Website

      www.gyeongju.go.kr/tour

    • Operating hours
      Operating hours

      09:00-22:00
      Winter 09:00-21:00

    • Holiday
      Holiday

      N/A (Open all year round)

    • Inquiries
      Inquiries

      +82-54-772-3843

    • Inquiries
      Fees

      Free

    • Parking
      Parking

      Available

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