Gyeongju, South Korea
Hwangnyongsa
Hwangnyongsa, alternatively Hwangnyong Temple or Hwangryongsa, was a Buddhist temple in the city of Gyeongju, South Korea. Completed in the 7th century, the enormous 9-story structure was built entirely out of wood with interlocking design and no iron nails. It had a standing total height of 68 m or 80 m, making it one of the tallest structures in East Asia at the time of its construction.
- City
- Gyeongju
- Country
- South Korea
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
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