Cemeteries and memorials to visit Gyeongju 경주

This underwater royal tomb is unique in the world and has a beautiful history as its origin. It is the one of the 30th king of Silla, the great king Munmu (661-681). He gave instructions to rest in the sea so that he could protect the country from Japanese invaders by turning into a dragon. Unfortunately, it is very disappointing, because there is nothing to see, the tomb being underwater, in the middle of a rock quite far from the shore. We will just remember this king's love for his country.

This small tomb is not the most beautiful, but it is the tomb of the first and most beloved queen of Silla, Seondeok. She promoted the arts, Buddhism and ordered a large number of buildings during her reign. He is responsible for the construction of the Bunhwabgsa Temple, the Cheomseongdae Observatory and the nine-storey pagoda at Hwagyongsa Temple. You will often read her name when visiting the country and many Korean dramas are dedicated to this queen.