Daeungjeon Hall of Oeosa Temple, Pohang

Oeosa Temple, on Unjesan Mountain, was founded during the reign of King Jinpyeong of Silla (r. 579–632) and was originally called Hangsasa Temple. It later came to be called Oeosa Temple because of a legend involving the Silla monks Wonhyo and Hyegong. The temple precinct today retains buildings including the Daeungjeon Hall, along with Nahanjeon Hall, Seolseondang Hall, Chilseonggak Shrine and Sallyeonggak Shrine. The Daeungjeon Hall was rebuilt in 1741, the 17th year of King Yeongjo of Joseon. It measures three bays across the front and two bays to the side, and is roofed with a hip-and-gable roof, which forms the shape of the character 八 (meaning 'eight') when viewed from the side. The bracket sets that decorate and support the eaves are in the dapo style, placed both above the columns and between them.

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Pohang, Gyeongbuk

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Provincial Tangible Heritage · 시도유형문화유산