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.

According to the Samguk Sagi, the fortress was built by King Pasa (4–24) to protect the royal palace.

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

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.