Cheomseongdae Observatory

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 x_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.

information

  • Restrooms Available
  • Admission Fees Free
  • Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-54-772-3843
  • Parking facilities Available At Nearby Parking Lots
  • Rest day N A Open All Year Round
  • Hours of operation 09 00-22 00 Br Winter 00-21

location

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

tag

  • #historic sites
  • #historical sites
  • #culture-art-history
  • #tourist attractions
  • #gyeongsangbuk-do
  • #gyeongju-si
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