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Seokguram cave temple

Seokguram, Amethyst Grotto
Seokguram, Amethyst Grotto. / travel oriented, Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0

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This rock-cut temple is located near Bulguksa and contains some of the best Buddhist sculptures in the world. Temple was made in 742 – 774. Especially impressive is the 3.5 m tall statue of Buddha.

4.6 out of 10 stars 45.8%

GPS coordinates
35.7949 N 129.3500 E
Location, address
Asia, South Korea, North Gyeongsang, Gyeongju-si, Jinhyeon-dong
Buddhist shrines, Rock cut temples and monasteries

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