Visual Index of Daegu Sites (Site name and description)
Buinsa Temple Buinsa Temple (mostly recent reconstructions)
The original repository of the Tripitaka Koreana. 		Bukjijangsa Temple Bukjijangsa Temple (originally old Silla, rebuilt Joseon dynasty)
A Buddhist temple built on foundation stones from the Old Silla period.
Choi Family Clan House Choi Family Clan House (1630)
The oldest house in Daegu, located in Otgol village to the east of town. 		Daegu Hyanggyo Daegu Hyanggyo (1398, rebuilt 1598)
A state-sponsored Confucian school that flourished in the Joseon dynasty.
Dodong Seowon Academy Dodong Seowon Academy (1568)
A private Confucian Academy. 		Donghwasa Temple Donghwasa Temple (age unknown)
An ancient temple with a sizable precinct added in the 1980s.
Eunhaesa Temple Eunhaesa Temple (founded 809, oldest structures 16th century)
A spacious temple east of Daegu. 		Gatbawi Stone Buddha Gatbawi Stone Buddha (9th century)
An ancient Buddha statue at the top of a mountain.
Gunwi Grotto Hermitage Gunwi Grotto Hermitage (8th century)
A cave grotto that may have inspired the famous Seokguram. 		Hyeonpung Gwak Monument Hyeonpung Gwak Monument (1598 onward)
A monument housing 12 tablets awarded to the Hyeonpung Gwak clan.
Hyeonpung Hyanggyo Hyeonpung Hyanggyo (15th century)
A former state-supported Confucian school to the southwest of Daegu. 		Pagyesa Temple Pagyesa Temple (8th century)
A Buddhist temple founded in 804 by the Silla Monk Aejang.
Shin Seonggyeom Shrine Shin Seonggyeom Shrine (rebuilt 20th century on 10th century site)
A seldom-visited shrine to a 10th century general.

About Daegu

Daegu is South Korea's largest inland city. Its history extends back to the Silla era, when the royal court briefly considered transferring the capital from Gyeongju to Daegu, a move that never took place. In preparation for the move, a number of temples were founded that have grown to prominence in the centuries since.

Plan of Palgongsan park

Click on any of the red squares to view that location.
Map adapted from Moon's South Korea Handbook, c. 1997 Robert Nilsen.

Bibliography:

All images copyright 1998-2008 Timothy M. Ciccone

Kim, Gyeonghui et al. Daegu Yeoksa Gihaeng (Daegu Historical Travels)
  Naratmal Publishers, 1998. Daegu

Kim, Hyo-hyeong. Dapsa Yeohaengui Giljabi 10: Gyeongbuk Bukbu (Travel Survey Guidebook 10: Northern Gyeongbuk)
  Dolbegae Publishers, 1997. Korea

Kim, Un-jung. Hanguk ui seowon konchuk (The Architecture of Seowon Korea)
  Munundang, 1995. Seoul

Nilsen, Robert. South Korea Handbook
  Moon Travel Publications, 1997. Hong Kong

Korean office of Cultural Properties