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Audio Guide Seokbinggo (Almacén de Hielo de Silla)

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Duration: 8 min
Seokbinggo (Almacén de Hielo de Silla)
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About this place

Seokbinggo is a remarkably well-preserved underground ice storage facility dating from the Silla period. Built from stone and partially sunken into the ground, it offers a fascinating glimpse into how locals kept food cool centuries before refrigeration. You can see it from Wolseong Historic Park in Gyeongju. This historical oddity is well worth a visit if you're exploring the city's archaeological sites.

Practical information

5 Muncheon-gil, 월성동 Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
Opening hoursMonday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Points included in this audio guide

1
Ventilation Ducts

Ventilation Ducts

The ventilation ducts are three apertures built into the arched ceiling of Seokbinggo, designed to release hot air from the interior to the outside. They work on a straightforward thermodynamic principle: as the air inside heats up, it rises and escapes through these shafts, helping to maintain the cool conditions needed to preserve ice throughout the seasons.

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Monument and Inscriptions at the Entrance

Monument and Inscriptions at the Entrance

The monuments and inscriptions at the entrance of Seokbinggo provide written evidence documenting the relocation and reconstruction of this ice storage facility in 1742. These inscriptions offer precise verification of the building's construction history and serve as a primary historical source for understanding the complex. Visit to examine these epigraphic records that detail the site's development and architectural evolution.

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  • 1.Ventilation Ducts
  • 2.Monument and Inscriptions at the Entrance

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Kids version available with adapted and fun language for the little ones (5 min)

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