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Nestled halfway up Mount Toham, Seokguram Grotto is a stone cave temple that showcases the essence of Silla Buddhist art.
Nestled halfway up Mount Toham, Seokguram Grotto is a stone cave temple that showcases the essence of Silla Buddhist art. According to a legend in the Samguk yusa, Kim Dae-Seong, a prime minister of Silla, established Bulguksa Temple for his parents of his past life, and Seokbulsa (present-day Seokguram Grotto) for his parents of his present life. The artificial dome structure made of stacked granite and the gentle yet dignified appearance of the main Buddha enshrined within inspire awe.
The space, where exquisite sculpture and scientific architectural technology harmonize, provides profound religious emotion and artistic inspiration to viewers. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site along with Bulguksa Temple in 1995, its value is internationally recognized.
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