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Gyeongju National Museum

Gyeongju National Museum provides material context for reading the archaeological sites of Silla’s former capital. Its galleries, collection from Donggung and Wolji, and outdoor display help interpret tombs, tiles, pagodas and palace finds.

Gyeonggi Province
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What makes it special

  • Galleries devoted to Silla and objects from Donggung and Wolji.
  • Outdoor display complementing visits to the archaeological sites.
  • A useful starting point for understanding Gyeongju’s historic landscape.
Gyeonggi Province
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Gyeonggi Province
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Gyeongju in Two Days: Silla’s Historic Capital

A two-day itinerary combining royal tombs, urban archaeology, a museum and mountain temples without mistaking a historic city for a theme park.

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Profile updated: 13/09/2026