Marvel at the history and design of Cheomseongdae Observatory, the oldest surviving observatory in the world. Thought to have been built during the reign of Queen Seondeok in the 7th century CE, the structure consists of 362 pieces of granite, arranged in a bottle-like cylindrical shape that stands at 9.4 m (30.8 ft) tall and 5.7 m (18.7 ft) wide. The remarkable structure would have been useful in terms of agricultural production, because it allows for astronomical observation of seasonal change, while astrological myths and legends were closely linked with political power and spirituality. To visit Cheomseongdae Observatory on your trip to Gyeongju, use our Gyeongju trip itinerary tool.
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Originally constructed in the 7th century, Cheomseongdae is the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia. Having seen in it so many travel brochures and even postage stamps, it was a bit... more »
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Tgis is my favorite place in Gyeongju - Cheomseongdae! Really close to bus terminal and you can actually walk from there to the spot (if you love walking). You can also take a bus or bring your own... more »
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Was just expecting a little star look out tower but happened to be more than that. Lovely garden especially when lotus flowers are in bloom. Nice place to walk around even in light drizzle.
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Very big and wide. Good place to walk and chill. But nothing much to see other than the structure or brick tower and some hills of tombs
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