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Cheomseongdae Observatory

Historical place · Gyeongju-Si ·

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Why both hipsters and history aficionados are flocking to Gyeongju, South Korea - SilverKris

"An iconic ancient stargazing tower and local symbol of achievement that stands within easy walking distance of nearby guesthouses; its presence anchors the surrounding historic quarter and serves as a human-scale reminder of the city’s astronomical and cultural past." - SilverKris

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Asia's oldest observatory, a 7th-century stone tower with floral gardens

light show

asian history

free entry

seasonal flowers

free parking

wheelchair accessible

839-1 Inwang-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea Get directions

Free street parking

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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Cheomseongdae Observatory by katielou106 (Atlas Obscura User)

Cheomseongdae Observatory by josinevanheek (Atlas Obscura User)

Cheomseongdae Observatory by http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kor... (Wikipedia CC)

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Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

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Information

Asia's oldest observatory, a 7th-century stone tower with floral gardens

light show

asian history

free entry

seasonal flowers

free parking

wheelchair accessible

839-1 Inwang-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea Get directions

Free street parking

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by http://www.flickr.com/photos/adamgn/400449... (Flickr CC)

Cheomseongdae Observatory by http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2497/400527... (Flickr CC)

Cheomseongdae Observatory by http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kor... (Wikipedia CC)

Cheomseongdae Observatory by katielou106 (Atlas Obscura User)

Cheomseongdae Observatory by josinevanheek (Atlas Obscura User)

Cheomseongdae Observatory by http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kor... (Wikipedia CC)

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

Cheomseongdae Observatory by null

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