The Forbidden City is located in the center of Beijing, one of the largest cities in the world. But even if it is in such a popular place, there is surprisingly little known about it. The forbidden city was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming to the Qing Dynasties. The Forbidden City was "forbidden" because to enter it, one must have the emperor's permission. Therefore, during the times of the emperor, the area was very secret and private.
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The Forbidden City is somewhat of a mystery during the times of the emperors. During this time, because there were not many people who could enter the city, there were not many people who documented what went on there. I chose the Forbidden City not only because of the mystery surrounding it, but also because it is one of the most beautiful architectural works on the planet. It was built in the early 1400's but looks much newer than that. The Forbidden City is a work of architecture that many have tried to copy and replace but no one will ever be able to replicate the perfection that has been built.