The Forbidden City
Dublin Core
Title
The Forbidden City
Subject
Immovable Culture Heritage
Description
The Forbidden City, nestled in Beijing, China, is an ancient imperial palace complex, housing Chinese emperors for nearly 500 years. Constructed from 1406 to 1420, its sprawling 180-acre area encompasses almost 1,000 buildings and over 8,700 rooms. This architectural masterpiece showcases traditional Chinese design, boasting symmetrical layouts, golden roofs adorned with intricate carvings, and vibrant tiles. Serving as the political and ceremonial hub of the Chinese empire, it hosted crucial state events and rituals. Today, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it remains a beacon of China's imperial past, drawing millions of tourists annually to explore its rich history, cultural treasures, and stunning architecture.
Source
is51102024
Contributor
xz84
Language
English
Type
Site
Identifier
1021
Date Submitted
30/04/2024
Date Modified
05/01/2024 04:00:31 pm
Extent
cm x cm x cm
Spatial Coverage
current,39.91720832153079,116.39076948165895;
Europeana
Europeana Data Provider
The Forbidden City
Object
https://www.dpm.org.cn/Home.html
Europeana Type
TEXT
Site Item Type Metadata
Institutional nature
Building
Prim Media
2127
Contact
xz84@st-andrews.ac.uk
Collection
Citation
“The Forbidden City,” STAGE, accessed December 13, 2025, https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/2126.
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