UNESCO World Heritage

Cheomseongdae Observatory

첨성대

It is the oldest astronomical observatory in the East, built during the reign of Queen Seondeok of Silla.

Audio guide5 stories · about 8 min
Address839-1, Inwang-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Photo: 한국관광공사 포토코리아-김지호 · 공공누리 제1유형

About

It is the oldest astronomical observatory in the East, built during the reign of Queen Seondeok of Silla. As a precious cultural heritage that offers a glimpse into the high level of science at the time, it was used to observe the movements of the sky to predict the nation's good and bad fortunes and to determine the timing of farming. The unique bottle-shaped structure, where soft curves and straight lines harmonize, boasts beautiful sculptural beauty in itself.

During the day, it presents a tranquil scenery harmonizing with the surrounding wide lawn, and at night, it offers a mysterious appearance shining with colorful lighting, allowing you to feel different charms depending on the time of day.

Stories you can hear here

5 stories · about 8 min

  • IntroSilla's Secret in 27 Tiers of Stone25 sec
  • SpotCheomseongdae ObservatoryTracking the Seasons with Grid-Shaped Stonesabout 2 min
  • StoryQueen Seondeok's Sky Observatoryabout 2 min
  • StorySilla's Equation in About 365 Stonesabout 2 min
  • Story1,400 Years of Science That Survived a Strong Earthquakeabout 2 min
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