Sokka Pagoda of the Pohyonsa Buddhist temple

Built in 1042 CE,^[1] the granite structure (also called Sokga Pagoda) was built during the Koryo Dynasty. It is 10.03 m (32.9 ft) high with a 6.58 m (21.6 ft) body. The body of the pagoda tapers off gradually from the bottom upwards. The eaves of the octagonal roof stone and the eaves of each storey are slightly turned-up at the tips giving them a buoyed look; a total 104 bells are hung on each tip of the eaves. A bronze ornament is on top of the pagoda.^[2]

The various bells and the gilt bronze ornament were seriously damaged by US bombings during the Korean War. They have since been restored to their original state.^[2]

The pagoda is the male counterpart to the feminine Tabo Pagoda of the Pulguska Temple; it inspired the design of the French Embassy in Seoul by Korean architect Kim Chung-up.^[3]

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