Bulgulsa Temple was built at the same time as Seokguram Grotto in 751 during the rule of King Gyeokdeok by the same man, Prime Minister Kim Jae-sang, in honor of his deceased parents and was completed in 774. The Bulgulsa Three-story Stone Pagoda (National Treasure No. 21), a.k.a. Seokgatap Pagoda or Muyeongtap Pagoda, Dabotap Pagoda (National Treasure No. 20), Yeonhwagyo Bridge, and Chilbogyo Bridge (National Treasure No. 22) and Baegungyo (National Treasure No. 23) on the temple ground show the outstanding artistry and stone building techniques of the Silla people. Bulgulsa Temple is a representative case wherein Buddhist teachings are well-materialized through the Buddhist temple architecture; it is visually stunning in terms of architectural aesthetics. Along with Seokguram Grotto, the temple was designated as World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in December 1995.

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