📰 Forbidden City

People's Republic of China · Asia · 39.92°N, 116.39°E

The Forbidden City is the imperial palace complex in the center of the Imperial City in Beijing, China. It was the residence of twenty-four Ming and Qing dynasty Emperors and was the center of political power in China from 1420 to 1924. The palace is now administered by the Palace Museum and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. The Forbidden City is one of the most famous palaces in all of Chinese history and is the largest preserved royal palace complex still standing in the world.

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Country	People's Republic of China
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	39.92°N, 116.39°E · view on map

Forbidden City is located in People's Republic of China, in Asia.

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