【正确答案】The Imperial Palace, also called the Forbidden City, was the palace where the 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties ruled China for roughly 500 years. The Imperial Palace is located in the center of Beijing, on the northern side of Tian'anmen Square, rectangular in shape, about 960 meters from north to south and 750 meters wide from east to west, with an area of 72 hectares and a total floor space of 150000 square meters. It's the world's largest and most integral palace made of wood in existence. The Imperial Palace is divided into two parts: the outer court and the inner court. The outer court was the place where the emperors gave audience and handled state affairs, while the inner court was the living quarters for the emperors and their families. In 1987, the Imperial Palace was listed by the UNESCO as one of the World Cultural Heritage sites.