2. The 7th-century
Cheomseongdae
Observatory, the
oldest surviving
astronomical
observatory in
Asia, where the
construction
reflects a
sophisticated
understanding of
planetary
movements.

3. There is a secret to the meticulously calculated numbers used in making Cheomseongdae. As Silla relied on agriculture for its economy, the
people observed the astronomical movements through Cheomseongdae in order to calculate the best times for farming. The number of stones
that constitute Cheomseongdae are approximately 365 (362 to be exact). This is almost the same as the number of days in one year

4. Starting from the window located in the middle of Cheomseongdae Observatory, there are 12 layers above and 12 layers below.
This signifies the 24 seasonal divisions that are very important in farming.

5. If you count the total number of layers of Cheomseongdae, it is either 29 or 30, the same as the number of days in a month.
The 28 layers, excluding the Jeongjaseok at the top, signify the 28 constellations in the sky.
Excluding the stylobate at the bottom and the Jeongjaseok, the body of the observatory has 27 layers. This was designed to commemorate
Queen Seondeok, the 27th ruler of Silla, who constructed Cheomseongdae Observatory.

6. Ranunculus asiaticus, the Persian buttercup

8. Korean rhododendron

10. Re-enactment of
the observation of
stars at
Cheomseongdae –
Silla Arts and
Science Museum

11. Woljeonggyo
Bridge

12. Woljeonggyo Bridge located in Gyo-dong, Gyeongju was built during the Unified Silla period (AD 676-935), but was burnt down during the Joseon
dynasty. Through historical research, the bridge was rebuilt in April 2018 to become the largest wooden bridge in Korea. According to Samguk Sagi
(History of the Three Kingdoms), the bridge was built during the 19th year of King Gyeongdeok’s reign (AD 760), connecting Wolseong and
Namsan together. The historical research to rebuild the bridge lasted from November 26, 1984 to September 8, 1986, finding that the bridge was
made with wood for the first time. The first rebuilding of the bridge was from 2008 to 2013 and the finishing touches were added from April
2016 to April 2018. Through this research and rebuilding process, future restoration of historical buildings have a better reference to use.

13. Woljeonggyo Bridge and Namcheon Stream

14. Woljeonggyo Bridge and GyeongJu Wolseong Park Belt

15. Woljeonggyo Bridge and GyeongJu Wolseong Park Belt

18. Woljeonggyo Bridge - Trailing Iceplant flower (or Pink Carpet, Ice Plant, Cooper's Ice Plant)

19. Delosperma.Trailing Iceplant flower (or Pink Carpet, Ice Plant, Cooper's Ice Plant)

20. Woljeonggyo Bridge

21. Lion statues in front Woljeonggyo Bridge

23. Based on findings during excavations and other existing similar bridges from the Silla Period,
Woljeonggyo was restored to its current form between 2008 to 2018. It was designated as Historic Site

28. There is also a folktale related to this bridge, about a Buddhist monk called
Wonhyo Daesa who harbours feelings for a Silla princess called Yeoseok. It is
from this bridge that he jumps into the river, and as he gets his clothes dried
out at Yeoseokgung Palace, he spends the night with the princess. This union
leads to the eventual birth of their son, the scholar Seol Chong. However, it’s
also said that it would not have been possible for both of them to have met on
this bridge as it “was not even made during King Muyeol’s reign“

33. Gyeongju Wolseong Park Belt,
Namcheon Stream, Gyochon
Traditional Village seen from
Woljeonggyo Bridge

38. Woljeonggyo Bridge has become a famous place to see the night view of
Gyeongju with Cheomseongdae and Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

43. Text : Internet
Pictures: Nicoleta & Iulian Leu
Sanda Foişoreanu
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Sound: Korean Drama Horse Doctor, Dong Yi Insert Song - Seong Nam Hae
2023

45. Gyeongju, home to three
UNESCO World Heritage Sites,
is imbued with the aura of
tradition dating back to the
Silla Kingdom.
Gyeongju was founded in 57
BC as capital of the Kingdom of
Silla, and remained its seat of
power for nigh on a thousand
years – the Silla dynasty got
through a whopping 56
monarchs before collapsing in
935. As a result, the city has
more historic sites than
anywhere else in the country.
Locals often refer to it as a
“Museum without Walls”, on
account of the regal burial
mounds spread liberally not
just inside the city, but
throughout the fields and
forests outside the centre