Nestled on the slopes of Mt. Tohamsan, Seokguram is an artificial stone grotto temple carved from granite during the Silla Dynasty, renowned for the exquisite craftsmanship and serene beauty of its central Buddha statue. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site alongside Bulguksa Temple, it stands as a masterpiece of ancient Buddhist art and engineering.
토함산 자락에 자리한 석굴암은 신라 시대에 화강암을 다듬어 만든 인공 석굴 사원으로, 중앙에 모셔진 본존불의 섬세한 조각과 균형미가 감탄을 자아냅니다. 불국사와 함께 유네스코 세계유산으로 등재되어 있으며, 고대 불교 예술의 정수를 보여주는 걸작으로 평가받습니다.
Photo credit: Korea Tourism Organization
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