Forbidden City
Beijing
The Forbidden City, located in the heart of Beijing, China, is a sprawling palace complex that served as the imperial palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of China's rich history and culture.
Top 5 Facts
- The Forbidden City covers 180 acres and consists of 980 surviving buildings.
- It was constructed from 1406 to 1420 by over a million workers, including 100,000 artisans.
- The complex is surrounded by a 26-foot-high wall and a 170-foot-wide moat.
- The Forbidden City houses the Palace Museum, which contains over 1.8 million pieces of art and artifacts.
- The architecture of the Forbidden City is a masterpiece of traditional Chinese palatial architecture, influencing cultural and architectural developments in East Asia.
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