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Louvre vs Forbidden City
Which landmark? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Louvre Museum · France 52% · #18 in the world
- Forbidden City Palace · China 48% · #21 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Louvre over Forbidden City by just 52% to 48%. Louvre is #18 of the 120 landmarks in the world ranking, and #3 of the 10 in France. Forbidden City is #21, and #2 of the 6 in China.
Side by side
| Louvre | Forbidden City | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #18 | #21 |
| Type | Museum | Palace |
| Country | France | China |