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.jpg) Woljeonggyo (2018) | |
| Coordinates | 35°49′46″N 129°13′05″E / 35.8294°N 129.2181°E / 35.8294; 129.2181 |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 66.15 m (217.0 ft) |
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| Built | 760 A.D. (Korean calendar) |
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Woljeonggyo (Korean: 월정교) is a bridge in Gyeongju, South Korea. Originally built in 760 A.D. during the Unified Silla period and lost during the Joseon period, it was rebuilt and opened in April 2018.
On November 27, 2004, it and its counterpart bridge Iljeonggyo were designated Historic Sites of South Korea.
History
The bridge is mentioned in the historical text Samguk sagi as having been completed in 760 A.D. (per the Korean calendar). Its original form was estimated to be 60.57 m (198.7 ft) long. Based on analysis of the remains of the bridge, it is believed that there used to be towers at each end of the bridge. The bridge was completed around the same time as the bridge Iljeonggyo (일정교), which is nearby and believed to be similar in design.
Research and excavations on the topic of the bridge were conducted from November 26, 1984 to September 8, 1986. These investigations concluded that there was a wooden bridge at the original site. The first phase of construction work to rebuild the bridge lasted from 2008 to 2013. It resulted in a 66.15 m (217.0 ft) long bridge without the gatehouses. A second phase of construction from April 2016 to April 2018 resulted in the completion of gatehouses.
The second floors of the reconstructed gatehouses are open to the public and have exhibits on the history of the bridge. It has videos and displays on how the bridges were reconstructed.
Description
The bridge is equipped with lights that illuminate it at night. It is considered scenic during that time. Events have been held near the bridge, with food and cultural performances.
Gallery
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The former site of the bridge, before reconstruction began (2009)
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The northern side of the bridge (2024)
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On the bridge (2018)
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References
- ^ 김, 용만, "경주 일정교지·월정교지 (慶州 日精橋地·月精橋地)", 한국민족문화대백과사전 (in Korean), Academy of Korean Studies, retrieved 2025-01-08
- Administration, Cultural Heritage. "Chunyanggyo and Woljeonggyo Bridge Sites, Gyeongju - Heritage Search". Cultural Heritage Administration - English Site. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- Si-jin, Lee (2023-06-03). "[One with Nature] Gyeongju shines brighter at night". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- "`경북 특색 담은 빵 맛보러 오세요`... 경주시, 시월愛마지막밤 커피&빵 FESTA". 경상투데이 (in Korean). 2024-10-24. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
External links
Media related to Woljeong Bridge at Wikimedia Commons
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