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Neuschwanstein Castle vs Forbidden City
Which landmark? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Neuschwanstein Castle Castle · Germany 51% · #20 in the world
- Forbidden City Palace · China 49% · #21 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Neuschwanstein Castle over Forbidden City by just 51% to 49%. Neuschwanstein Castle is #20 of the 120 landmarks in the world ranking, and #1 of the 4 in Germany. Forbidden City is #21, and #2 of the 6 in China.
Side by side
| Neuschwanstein Castle | Forbidden City | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #20 | #21 |
| Type | Castle | Palace |
| Country | Germany | China |