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Seokguram 석굴암

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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. In 1962, it was designated as a National Treasure of South Korea.

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Verified facts

Seokguram (석굴암) — verified Korean place / attraction. In Gyeongju.

Details

• Heritage status: National Treasures of South Korea
• Type: hermitage
• Location: Gyeongju, South Korea
• Mountain: Tohamsan
• Elevation: 750 meters above sea level
• Designated: 1962
• Designation: National Treasure of South Korea
• Affiliation: 불국사
• National Treasure: 국보 24호
• Notable Feature: 세계에서 유일한 인위적으로 만들어진 화강암 석굴

Location

35.795, 129.34917 · View on map →

Source reconciliation

• OpenStreetMap lists the English name as Seokguram Grotto; KoreaAPI uses Seokguram (chosen by source authority).

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• OpenStreetMap — open geographic database

Verification history

Verified & tracked since 2026-08-15 · 90 verified snapshots.

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Nearby verified spots

• Bulguksa · 1.6 km
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• Gyeongju World · 7.6 km
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• Sach'ŏnwangsa · 10.0 km

Distances from verified coordinates (Wikidata P625), great-circle.

Part of the Gyeongju verified travel guide →