Unjusa, Buddhist temple in Hwasun County, South Korea.
Unjusa is a Buddhist temple in Hwasun County containing ninety-four Buddha statues and twenty-one pagodas of varying styles. These structures range from square to cylindrical to brick designs, spread across the grounds.
The temple was founded between the late 10th and early 11th centuries during the Goryeo Dynasty. Its influence peaked during the 12th century.
The pagodas display geometric patterns and forms rarely seen elsewhere in Korean temples, creating a distinctive visual character across the grounds. This variety of stone and brick structures shapes how visitors experience the site.
Visitors reach the temple most easily by taxi from Neungju or Gwangju. Pathways wind around the hillsides, connecting the various statues and pagodas throughout the site.
The site contains an ancient astronomical representation of the Big Dipper constellation. This reflects early Korean interest in studying the night sky.
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