| Weiyang Palace 未央宮 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Location | Chang'an, China |
| Built | 660 AD - 670 AD |
| Architectural style(s) | Mid-Imperial Chinese architecture |
| Architect | Shanguan Jing'er |
| Height | 60 meter (Great Hall) 80 meter (Great Buddha) 150 meter (pagoda) |
| Build for/by | Wu Zetian |
| Type of structure | Imperial Palace |
The Weiyang Palace is a palace and the Imperial Residence of the Empress and the Imperial Family of China in the summer. It is the largest palace ever built on Earth, covering 4,8 km², 6,7 times the size of the Forbidden City. Its pagoda, the Zetian Pagoda was once the tallest building on Earth.