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Gyeongju has a cooler version of a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cfa). Due to its coastal location, Gyeongju has a slightly milder climate than the more inland regions of Korea. In general, however, the city's climate is typical of South Korea. It has hot summers and cool winters, with a monsoon season between late June and early August.
Cheomseongdae (Korean: 첨성대; Hanja: 瞻星臺; lit. star-gazing tower) is an astronomical observatory in Gyeongju, South Korea.Cheomseongdae is the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia, [1] [2] [3] and possibly even the world.
Woljeonggyo (Korean: 월정교; Hanja: 月精橋) is a covered bridge in Gyeongju, South Korea. Originally built in 760 A.D. [a] during the Unified Silla period and lost during the Joseon period, it was rebuilt and opened in April 2018. [1] On November 27, 2004, it and its counterpart bridge Iljeonggyo were designated Historic Sites of South ...
Oreung (Korean: 오릉; Hanja: 五陵; lit. five tombs) is a complex of five Silla-era royal tombs in Gyeongju, South Korea.They are now a tourist attraction. [1] They are part of the Gyeongju Historic Areas UNESCO World Heritage Site. [2]
Wolseong (Korean: 월성; Hanja: 月城; lit. moon fortress) or Wolseong Palace was a royal palace of Silla.It was located in what is now Gyeongju, South Korea.The palace was used during the Silla and Unified Silla periods (57 BCE – 938 CE).
A general view inside the stadium prior to the World Cup opening match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on Nov. 20, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar.
Gyeongju National Park (Korean: 경주국립공원) is a national park in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is the country's only historical national park. [1] [2] It was designated the country's national park on December 31, 1968. The park covers many of the principal Silla historical sites in Gyeongju City. [2]
At 58 characters it is the longest place name in the United Kingdom and second longest official one-word place name in the world. SEE MORE: Watch Naomi Watts pronounce the longest town name in Britain