seokguram grotto and bulguksa temple
states: [korea]
category: cultural
year: 1995
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 35.7833333300, 129.3500000000
visited: 2018
Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, exemplify Korea's rich Buddhist heritage and architectural prowess. The grotto, an artificial cave carved into granite, houses a serene Buddha statue surrounded by intricately sculpted bodhisattvas, showcasing exceptional 8th-century artistry. Adjacent Bulguksa Temple, a wooden complex, reflects harmonious design with its elevated platforms, ornate pagodas, and tranquil courtyards, embodying spiritual and aesthetic ideals of the era. Together, they represent a pinnacle of religious devotion and cultural achievement.
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