Woljeonggyo
Woljeonggyo is a covered bridge in Gyeongju, South Korea. Originally built in 760 A.D. during the Unified Silla period and lost during the Joseon period, it was rebuilt and opened in April 2018.
On November 27, 2004, the sites of and its counterpart former bridge Iljeonggyo were designated Historic Sites of South Korea.
History
The bridge is mentioned in the historical text Samguk sagi as having been completed in 760 A.D.. Its original form was estimated to be long. Based on analysis of the remains of the bridge, it is believed that there used to be towers at each end of the bridge. The bridge was completed around the same time as the bridge Iljeonggyo, which was nearby and believed to be similar in design.Research and excavations on the topic of the bridge were conducted from November 26, 1984 to September 8, 1986. These investigations concluded that there was a wooden bridge at the original site. The first phase of construction work to rebuild the bridge lasted from 2008 to 2013. It resulted in a long bridge without the gatehouses. A second phase of construction from April 2016 to April 2018 resulted in the completion of gatehouses.
The second floors of the reconstructed gatehouses are open to the public and have exhibits on the history of the bridge. It has videos and displays on how the bridges were reconstructed. Woljeonggyo was selected as one of the '100 Best Tourist Attractions in Korea 2025-2026' by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, recognizing its historic value.