Tiananmen Square is a large city square in the center of Beijing, China, with great cultural significance. It has been the site of numerous significant events in Chinese history, including the May Fourth Movement in 1919 and the founding of the People's Republic of China by Mao Zedong in 1949. The square is named after the Tiananmen Gate, located to its north, which leads to the Forbidden City. It is one of the largest public squares in the world and continues to be an important place for events and gatherings in China.