Wolseong Palace Site, Gyeongju
慶州 月城
경상북도 경주시
Basic information
- Designation
- Historic Site No.16
- Category
- Sites & Pagodas
- Era
- 신라 파사왕 22년( 101)
- Designated year
- 1963
- Location
- 경주시, 경상북도— 경북 경주시 인왕동 387-1번지
- Coordinates
- 35.831801, 129.223004
AI Docent
✨ AI-generatedWelcome to Wolseong Palace Site! Imagine stepping back to 101 A.D., when King Pasa ordered this fortress built to protect Silla's royal palace after it moved here from the previous capital. Notice the distinctive half-moon shape—that's why locals call it Banwolseong or Sinwolseong. The name Jaeseong tells you its true purpose: the fortress where the king lived. Look south, and you'll see the Namcheongang River acting as a natural moat, defending the palace. Within these walls stood important buildings like Imhaejeon Hall, and remarkably, the famous Seokbinggo—an ice storehouse that preserved ice for the royal court year-round. Local legend whispers of a young man named Talhae who magically claimed this spot before the fortress existed. That boy eventually became Silla's 4th king! History and myth blend beautifully here, making Wolseong more than just stones—it's a window into over 1,900 years of Korean royal life.
⚠ This is an AI-generated retelling of the official description. For accuracy, refer to the official description below.
Description
Wolseong is the capital fortress where the royal palace of Silla was once located. This was constructed in 101 A.D., the 22nd year of the reign of King Pasa, to defend the royal palace, which was moved from Geumseong, the capital of Silla. It is called Banwolseong or Sinwolseong because, as the name implies, it is shaped like a half-moon. It was also called Jaeseong, meaning the fortress where the king resides. Legend has it that, before the fortress was built, a man called Hogong had lived there but was chased away by the magic of a young man named Talhae, who then made the place his home. When King Namhae heard of this, he thought that the young man was no ordinary boy and took him as his son-in law. The boy grew to become the 4th King of Silla, King Talhae. Namcheongang River flows along the south wall, providing a natural barrier. There are sites of Imhaejeon Hall and many other buildings. Seokbinggo, the famous Ice Storehouse, was moved here from the western part of Wolseong.
Location
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