Things to see and do Gyeongsangbuk-Do 경상북도

Above the Sambulsa and Mangwolsa temples there are three statues, standing upright, which were discovered by chance in the mountain in 1923 and later transported to this place. They are a Buddha flanked by two bodhisattvas, and their style is more reminiscent of the statues found under Goguryeo. These three statues, which must date from the 4th or ^5th century and whose origin is unknown, are among the oldest in the country. Even if what is mysterious always intrigues us, it is not a must in the city.

This is where Hwangnyongsa Temple, the largest of the Silla temples, was located. He had a gigantic hall containing 3 huge golden statues of the Buddha. In front of it stood a 9-storey wooden pagoda 70 m high! It burned 5 times and was rebuilt until the Mongols destroyed it permanently in 1238. There is nothing left of this temple except the foundation stones. More than 40,000 objects were discovered, some of which are on display at the National Museum.

This street located in the heart of Daegu (Bongsan-dong district, Jung-gu) has no particular aesthetic interest except that it houses several art galleries, a cultural center, but also various workshops where you will be introduced for free to the work of craftsmen. It's sort of a small version of Insadong on Seoul (but less crowded) and there are many cafes there as well. Don't hesitate to go to the Bongsan Cultural Center to discover the local art and culture.