Today the ruins of the palace, set among lush forests and hills, can still be visited and is part of the Gyeongju Historic Areas, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Other notable sites nearby include the Anapji Pond which is northwest of the ruins and Gyeongju National Museum.

[2][3][4] The palace had many structures including the north and south gates, Guijeongmun, Hyeondeokmun, Mupyeongmun, Wolsangnu pavilion, Mangeunnu, and Goru.

Namcheon River flows along the south wall and provided a natural barrier of protection.

According to legend, a man named Hogon lived on the site of the future fortress and was chased away by a youth Talhae who had magical powers.

Originally the ice storehouse was in the west of Wolseong but has been moved to its present location near the northern castle turret.