Potala Palace

Castle in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China

Potala Palace is a castle located in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Castle Area, Construction Year, and Annual Visitors, to help users compare it with other castles in China.

Potala Palace in China

Page overview

Country
China
State
Tibet Autonomous Region
City
Lhasa
Category
landmarks
Type
Castle

Ranking highlights

See how this castle performs across different ranking categories in China.

#7

Oldest Castle in China

Sorted by Construction Year

Value: 631 year

#1

Tallest Castle in China

Sorted by Highest Tower Height

Value: 115.703 meters

#19

Oldest Castle in the World

Sorted by Construction Year

Value: 631 year

#2

Tallest Castle in the World

Sorted by Highest Tower Height

Value: 115.703 meters

Key metrics

MetricValueDescription
Castle Area400,000 m²Total land or built-up area occupied by the castle complex.
Construction Year631 yearYear when the castle was originally constructed or first completed.
Annual Visitors1,450,000Estimated number of people visiting the castle per year.
Highest Tower Height115.703 metersHeight of the tallest tower or highest structural point of the castle.

Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.

Location

Potala Palace is located in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this castle.

City
Lhasa
State
Tibet Autonomous Region
Country
China
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How this castle is compared

This castle is compared with other castles in China using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Potala Palace performs across different comparison categories, such as Castle Area, Construction Year, and Annual Visitors.

Ranking positions are calculated from structured data instead of being manually assigned. As more verified information is added, corrected, or expanded, the rankings and metric values may be updated over time.

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Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Potala Palace located?

Potala Palace is located in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China.

What is Potala Palace known for on LocoDeck?

Potala Palace is listed as a castle in China. This page highlights key metrics such as Castle Area, Construction Year, and Annual Visitors to help compare it with other castles.

How is Potala Palace compared with other castles?

Potala Palace is compared using the ranking metrics available for castles in China. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.