Which came first? · Tricky
Which came first: the Forbidden City or Hagia Sophia?
Hagia Sophia came first, in AD 537 (completed). The Forbidden City followed 883 years later, in 1420 (built).
- Second1420
The Forbidden City
landmark · builtThe Forbidden City in Beijing was completed in 1420 and was home to 24 emperors.
- FirstAD 537
Hagia Sophia
landmark · completedHagia Sophia in Istanbul was finished in 537 and stayed the world's largest church for more than 500 years.
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