Tukuk-OS🏛️ Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea
Republic of Korea · Asia · Cultural · 34.48°N, 126.62°E
Sansa is a term for any Korean Buddhist temple located on a mountain. Seven of these temples are designated as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites. With the country being largely mountainous and Buddhism deeply rooted in its history, there are many sansas across the country.
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Quick facts
| Country | Republic of Korea |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia |
| List type | 🏛️ Cultural heritage site |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 34.48°N, 126.62°E · view on map |
Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea is a cultural World Heritage site in Republic of Korea, in Asia. For the living forecast of the area, open World Weather; the details of why Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea was inscribed are described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).
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