Seokguram (Korean: 석굴암; Hanja: 石窟庵) is a hermitage and part of the Bulguksa temple complex in Gyeongju, South Korea. It and Bulguksa are both on the mountain Tohamsan, although the two are separated by distance of around 3 kilometres (1.9 mi). The grotto overlooks the East Sea and rests 750 meters above sea level.

Oct 4, 2016 · The Seokguram Grotto (Sokkuram) is a Buddhist cave temple constructed during the Unified Silla Period (668-935 CE) of ancient Korea.

A UNESCO World Heritage The Best artistic Buddha statue in the world. the Crystallization of Silla’s Resplendent Culture and Religious Passion

Sep 1, 2023 · Seokguram Grotto is an artificial grotto made from granite. It contains an antechamber, a corridor, and a main rotunda. The domed ceiling of the rotunda and the entrance corridor...

Seokguram is a Buddhist artificial cave-temple on the crest of Mount Toham, near the Bulguk Temple, Gyeongju, South Korea. On an elevated lotus pedestal a large statue of the Buddha, about 11.5 feet (3.5 meters) high, occupies the center of the main chamber.

Jul 8, 2024 · These stunning architectural masterpieces, located on the slopes of Mount Tohamsan in Gyeongsangbuk-do province, offer a unique blend of Buddhist art, history, and breathtaking landscapes. Seokguram Grotto was built in 756 AD during the reign of Queen Seondeok of the Silla Kingdom.

Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple are masterpieces of East Asian Buddhist art and architecture. Bulguksa is a wooden temple complex from the 8th century Silla Dynasty, raised on stone terraces. Its grounds hold the two fine stone pagodas Tabot'ap and Sokkat'ap. Seokguram Grotto is part of the same temple complex.

Apr 10, 2023 · Seokguram Grotto is a temple located on the eastern slopes of Mount Toham in Gyeongju, South Korea. It was built during the 8th century and is known for its large, granite-carved Buddha statue that sits in the center of the temple’s main hall.

Seokguram, located on Tohamsan Mountain, is the representative stone temple of Korea. The official name of Seokguram, National Treasure No. 24, is Seokguram Seokgul. Designated as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995, it is an artificial stone temple made of granite.

Established in the 8th century on the slopes of Mount Toham, the Seokguram Grotto contains a monumental statue of the Buddha looking at the sea in the bhumisparsha mudra position.