It was sun again, so I went to another park, were the observatory is. Called Cheomgeongdae, which means “the palace nearer the stars” or “tower to look to the stars”, it was erected on 634, as a gift to Queen Seon Deok on ocassion of her birthday.
For the construction, they used 362 granit stones, as the days number in a lunar year. The stones have been disposed in 27 layers, as the queen was the 27th ruler of Silla. This is the oldest astronomical observatory in East Asia, which may be seen today.
As I said at the beginning, there are a lot of objectives to be visited here but I succeed to see only these, in only half a day. No wonder that Gyeongyu is named “a museum without walls” , celebrating Silla dynasty, which ruled 1000 years.
De la muzeu, m-am indreptat spre elesteul Anapji, aflat in vecinatatea pavilionului Imhaejeon, de langa fostul palat regal din Seorabeol. In 674, regele de atunci al Sillei, Munmu, a construit un lac, strajuit de un deal artificial, pe care sa fie plantati copaci si flori rare si sa fie crescute pasari si animale rare in apropierea palatului. Initial, lacul s-a numit Wolji, dar in timpul dinastiei Joseon numele sau a fost schimbat in Anapji, insemnand lac pentru rate si gaste.
In 1975 lacul a fost secat complet pentru curatire si consolidare. Cu aceasta ocazie s-au efectuat sapaturi care au scos la iveala mare parte din artefactele expuse la muzeu. Acestea au validat ipoteza ca lacul a fost construit in timpul dinastiei Silla.
Din constructiile care existau aici odinioara au ramas doar trei pavilioane si locul este folosit pentru plimbare si relaxare. Intrarea costa 1000 won.
Vremea se inseninase, asa ca parcul a fost invadat de grupuri de copii adusi aici sa se joace.
In timpul domniei reginei Seon Deok s-a construit aici un interesant observator astronomic, care conteaza azi drept cel mai vechi observator din Asia de Est, care a rezistat timpului. Pentru ca serialul aminteste construirea sa, m-am dus sa-l vad. Asta a insemnat o plimbare prin alt parc, plin de flori viu colorate si oameni iesiti la plimbare, dupa doua zile de ploaie.
In apropiere, se zareau alte morminte regale, intrega zona a orasului fiind presarata cu ele.
Observatorul sau Cheomgeongdae cum i se spune in coreeana, insemnand “turnul de privit la stele” sau “palatul mai aproape de stele”, a fost construit in anul 634, cu ocazia aniversarii zilei de nastere a reginei. S-au folosit la constructie 362 de pietre de granit, cate una pentru fiecare zi a anului lunar, asezate in 27 de randuri pentru ca Seon Deok a fost al 27-lea carmuitor al tarii. Randurile sunt dispuse cate 12 deasupra si dedesubtul deschizaturii, semnificand cele 12 luni ale anului dupa unii, sau cele 12 semne zodiacale, dupa altii. Cu ajutorul observatiilor facute aici se prognozau eclipsele de soare si de luna.
Acesta a fost ultimul dintre obiectivele pe care am reusit sa le vizitez in Gyeongyu, intr-o jumatate de zi. Dupa cum am scris deja, zona abunda insa in astfel de locuri, asa incat cateva zile pot fi petrecute cu folos aici. Pentru acest motiv, Gyeongyu a fost numit “muzeul fara ziduri” al dinastiei Silla, care a condus timp de 1000 de ani.



























smalldot
ce fain..
Rizalenio
The kids are adorable. Place near the star – I wonder how the place looks at night. Are the stars bigger? We have a place here in the Philippines where the stars are bigger (not to mention many shooting stars to see too).
I’m dreaming of walking in this place just by staring at your photos. Very zen looking areas. 🙂
Traveling Hawk
da, iti da o stare de bine, smalldot:)
Traveling Hawk
Frankly, I cannot tell you, Rizalenio, if stars are bigger there. I haven’t looked at them. But they are definitely much bigger where my my mountain chalet is(you have seen it already in other psts)because the air is much claner there, and it is also the altitude: 750 m.
Randy
These are great. I love the chipmunk and the observatory.
FRANKIE PAIN
very thank you runnig in your foot and eyes
Duncan D. Horne
What a beautiful squirrel! Was it difficult to capture that picture?
Duncan In Kuantan
Traveling Hawk
Thanks, Randy.
Traveling Hawk
Frankie Pain, thank you for visit and comment.
Traveling Hawk
No, Duncan, they are used with people around. I only had to catch her being still.
VP
I love the intricate details of the green roof… and obviously the round bench!
Traveling Hawk
Thank you, VP! And the bench is all yours, if you want it:
Doug Hickok
Wonderful photography! I love the gardens, and the picture of the little girl resting on the railing is priceless! Great post Traveling Hawk:^)
Traveling Hawk
Thanbks, Doug! That little girl was so cute! I “spoke” to her, in Romanian but with compassion, and she looked at me with so much hope and cried bitterly. It seemed she was excluded by the other kids from their game!
Pinay Travel Junkie
I love how intricate the ceiling of the roof is!
ruma
Hello, Traveling Hawk
I am touched by your works.
The profound atmosphere will heal my feeling.
Your sensitivity is praised
The prayer for all peace.
Have a good weekend…
ruma ❀
Traveling Hawk
Pinay Travel Junkie, welcome and thanks for the comment.
Traveling Hawk
Thank you, Ruma, for the kind words.
Have a nice weekend!
cartim
Ce veseli sunt copilasii 😛
Credca nu exagereaza cu nimic cand au numit localitatea “muzeul; fara ziduri”, din nou gadini superbe si acele palate stil asiatic sunt deosebite .
Cred ca ti-a parut rau ca ai avuut la dispozitie doarr o jumatate de zi.
The Old Geezer
Beautiful Photos! Great Shots! 🙂
Traveling Hawk
Asa e, Cartim! Mi-a parut rau ca in total am avut doar 7 zile efectiv acolo, fiindca intreaga Coree de Sud e plina de temple, fortarete, munti nu inalti dar cu peisaje deosebite, insule frumoase. Ai ce vedea acolo!
Traveling Hawk
Thanks, Old Geezer, for the comment!
Joop Zand
Mooie opnames…. speciaal de kinderfoto’s , die vind ik heel erg leuk.
groetjes, joop
Traveling Hawk
Thank you Joop, the children have been great, indeed!
Barbara/myth maker
Very much enjoyed your pictures. Beautiful place with beautiful children.
Traveling Hawk
Welcome to my blog, myth maker! I hope you will repeat your visit here.
Life Ramblings
beautiful architecture and i love the vast expanse of yellow field and the handsome critter.
Traveling Hawk
Thanks, Life Ramblings, for the visit and comment.
J_on_tour@jayzspaze
Looks like a nice colourful and peaceful place away from the city.
Traveling Hawk
Actually it is in the city, J_on_tour! Gyeongyu is a very green city.