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Europe - Cities Trivia

Europe - Cities Trivia Quizzes

Europe's cities are famous for their natural beauty and unique cultures. From Amsterdam to Zagreb, you are sure to find a city that will pique your curiosity.

This subcategory houses quizzes on mixed European cities. Look for quizzes on specific cities in their country category.

66 quizzes and 924 trivia questions.

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Alphabetical European Cities (26 quizzes)

European Cities Ending in "A" - Italian or Not? great trivia quiz

Collection Quiz

10 Qns

All the names of these European cities end with the letter "A". Can you find those that are located in Italy?

Easier, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Sep 29 23

Easier
LadyNym

Sep 29 23
430 plays

How Green Was My City top quiz

Photo Quiz

10 Qns

Established in 2010, the title of European Green Capital is awarded by the European Commission to cities that have distinguished themselves for their commitment to environmental sustainability.

Easier, 10 Qns, LadyNym, May 19 21

Easier
LadyNym

May 19 21
1039 plays

Place the City - Europe editor best quiz

Label Quiz

10 Qns

Think you know Europe well enough to point out these ten cities on a map? Match the destination to the numbers provided. Good luck!

Easier, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Sep 24 22

Easier
kyleisalive editor

Sep 24 22
1707 plays

Once I Was a Capital, But I Am No More popular trivia quiz

Photo Quiz

10 Qns

All the European cities featured in this quiz were once capitals of their country or of another sovereign state. Their loss of status, however, has not affected them too badly, as you will find out by playing this quiz.

Easier, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Jan 09 22

Recommended for grades: 11,12

Easier
LadyNym

Jan 09 22
661 plays

Place the City - Europe [3] best quiz

Label Quiz

10 Qns

If I give you a map, can you figure out where ten different European cities can be found? Match the city to the number and find out! Good luck!

Easier, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Jan 19 22

Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Easier
kyleisalive editor

Jan 19 22
903 plays

Post-Pandemic European Adventure

Photo Quiz

10 Qns

There are several cities in Europe that I would like to take a vacation to once the coronavirus epidemic has subsided. This quiz will focus on only ten of them, but the choices are endless.

Average, 10 Qns, RedHook13, Jan 06 22

Average
RedHook13

Jan 06 22
378 plays

White Nights: A Tour of the Baltic Sea top quiz

Photo Quiz

10 Qns

Rich in history and culture, the cities around the Baltic Sea offer a lot to the discerning traveller. This virtual tour will allow you to explore a few of them.

Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Dec 13 20

Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Average
LadyNym

Dec 13 20
295 plays

You Belong With Me great trivia quiz

Match Quiz

10 Qns

These European capital cities met up for a party and now they're a little worse for wear. Help them get home with their famous features.

Easier, 10 Qns, AcrylicInk, Jul 29 22

Easier
AcrylicInk

Jul 29 22
1472 plays

Central and Eastern European Capitals popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

15 Qns

London, Paris, Rome... Those are easy ones...Try their Central and Eastern European counterparts on for size!

Average, 15 Qns, JamesLake, Oct 02 23

Average
JamesLake
Oct 02 23
11835 plays

10.

Place the City - Europe [2] great trivia quiz

Label Quiz

10 Qns

So you're a geography nut, eh? Well let's see if you can identify where these ten places are on a European map. Good luck!

Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Jan 16 24

Average
kyleisalive editor

Jan 16 24
574 plays

Quick Question

In which coastal capital city did the Easter Rising take place?

From Quiz "European Capitals Miscellany"

11.

Second Largest Cities of European Countries popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

15 Qns

You might know the biggest cities in European countries, but do you know which are the second biggest ones? In this quiz we give you an European country and you choose its second largest city by population (within city limits).

Tough, 15 Qns, dante., Dec 22 19

Tough
dante.
Dec 22 19
10028 plays

12.

Bridge That Gap popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Many places in Europe have famous bridges. Here is a small selection to identify.

Average, 10 Qns, Christinap, Feb 23 18

Average
Christinap
Feb 23 18
3746 plays

13.

The Cities on Their Banks

Photo Quiz

10 Qns

Many of Europe's major rivers pass through numerous cities. Can you identify the one pictured from the clues?

Tough, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, Oct 07 15

Tough
EnglishJedi

577 plays

14.

Which City Is Which In Europe? popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

15 Qns

You may call it "Kiev", but the inhabitants of that city wouldn't agree! Or "Moscow", and the inhabitants would be puzzled! (if they don't speak English). Well, try it. Easy and difficult, a bit mixed....

Difficult, 15 Qns, Oblomov, Sep 30 15

Difficult
Oblomov
9199 plays

15.

Around Europe on a Magical Mystery Tour

Match Quiz

10 Qns

Join me on my magical mystery tour and let's see if you know which countries these European cities belong to. Happy trails!

Very Easy, 10 Qns, Barbarini, Mar 16 19

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Very Easy
Barbarini

Mar 16 19
1072 plays

16.

Shop 'till You Drop popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

This year, I planned an international New Year's party. I am going shopping in Europe, and I need to buy my guests something from every country and city I visit.

Average, 10 Qns, Babilonia, Jun 15 14

Average
Babilonia

1705 plays

17.

Along the Danube popular trivia quiz

Match Quiz

10 Qns

The Danube is one of Europe's most important rivers. Can you guess the cities along which it flows from the clues given?

Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Apr 09 19

Average
zorba_scank

Apr 09 19
611 plays

18.

Eastern European Cities Mash

Photo Quiz

10 Qns

In this quiz you should guess in which Eastern European City each of the presented landmarks is located. Have fun and test your knowledge in Eastern European geography, while finding top destinations for your next trip!

Average, 10 Qns, GunnerVd, Jul 16 22

Recommended for grades: 11,12

Average
GunnerVd
Jul 16 22
242 plays

19.

I'm Where In Europe - III

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

I give you the names of four cities, located all in the same country. Do you know what country that is?

Average, 10 Qns, Vermic, Aug 07 17

Average
Vermic
Aug 07 17
14261 plays

20.

Edifice Complex popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

This quiz will test your knowledge of the history and location of some of Europe's most famous structures, or edifices.

Average, 10 Qns, bridgewiz, Sep 30 15

Average
bridgewiz
2214 plays

21.

What Am I Referring To? great trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

I will give some history on a European capital. Can you tell me which one I'm referring to?

Difficult, 10 Qns, t-bone65, Mar 03 18

Difficult
t-bone65
Mar 03 18
5926 plays

22.

European Capitals popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

This is my first quiz. Believe me, it might be hard!

Average, 10 Qns, ROIdude, Sep 25 20

Average
ROIdude
Sep 25 20
3879 plays

23.

As White As a Ghost

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Oliver is a ghost from England. He can go anywhere in Europe by flying there. Can you guess where he goes?

Average, 10 Qns, Oidioid32123, May 15 22

Average
Oidioid32123
May 15 22
3398 plays

24.

European Cities Starting With 'B'

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Can you find the countries of some European cities starting with 'B' ?

Average, 10 Qns, corfu, Aug 28 06

Average
corfu
11017 plays

25.

X Marks the Spot

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Ten X's have been placed on a map of Europe. Your mission is to visit each and every one by solving the clues provided for you. One thing to bear in mind is that capital cities are not included in this mission.

Average, 10 Qns, gme24, Sep 09 16

Average
gme24

703 plays

26.

European Capitals Miscellany

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Can you identify these European capital cities from the clues given?

Average, 10 Qns, ancientnav, Nov 17 14

Average
ancientnav
1337 plays

27.

Furthest North: Europe popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

This quiz will test your knowledge of European capitals and their geography relative to each other. I'll name four European countries and you choose the capital city that is geographically furthest north.

Tough, 10 Qns, danway07, Dec 23 11

Tough
danway07
4593 plays

28.

Cities of Europe

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

This quiz is based on Europe's cities. I hope you enjoy it!

Average, 10 Qns, 10maura, Jun 18 15

Average
10maura
2709 plays

29.

European Cities

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

My second quiz on continental cities. Only Europe this time.

Average, 10 Qns, sonicman7, Nov 10 23

Average
sonicman7
Nov 10 23
2265 plays

30.

European Capitals of Culture popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Each year the European Union designates certain cities as Capitals of Culture, giving them a year to showcase their local history, heritage, and cultural development. This quiz asks questions regarding these cities.

Tough, 10 Qns, journeymanjim, May 04 09

Tough
journeymanjim
2515 plays

31.

Identifying European Cities through History

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Test your knowledge of European cities based on their historical background - not as easy as it seems!

Average, 10 Qns, VsemPizdetz, Mar 30 11

Average
VsemPizdetz
1730 plays

32.

Former Names Of European Cities

Multiple Choice

25 Qns

I will give you the present name of a European city and the country it is now situated in. You give me the former name of the city.

Difficult, 25 Qns, author, Aug 30 02

Difficult
author
3028 plays

33.

Roman Towns

Multiple Choice

5 Qns

I'll give you the Roman name of a European city. You decide which one.

Average, 5 Qns, awkins, Aug 27 02

Average
awkins
3201 plays

34.

Cities on Rivers: Europe

Multiple Choice

20 Qns

Here are some questions about towns and cities situated on rivers in Central and Western Europe.

Difficult, 20 Qns, author, Oct 05 18

Difficult
author
Oct 05 18
1686 plays

35.

Capital Cities on Rivers or Water

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

I hope this quiz isn't too difficult. It is about capital cities and what waterways they are built on, hope you enjoy!

Difficult, 10 Qns, blinkin_au, Feb 10 12

Difficult
blinkin_au
6729 plays

36.

Regional Capitals in Europe

Multiple Choice

20 Qns

In this quiz I will test your knowledge about regional capitals in twenty countries in Europe. I give you country and province, you give me the capital.

Difficult, 20 Qns, author, Aug 27 10

Difficult
author
3274 plays

37.

Luxembourg, Metz, Trier

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Find out more about these three fascinating cities that lie close to each other.

Difficult, 10 Qns, beatka, Nov 10 06

Difficult
beatka

877 plays

38.

European Cities at River Mouths

Multiple Choice

15 Qns

I give you the name of a river and the country in Europe in which its mouth is situated. You give me the name of the city situated at the river mouth.

Difficult, 15 Qns, author, Nov 21 04

Difficult
author
1413 plays

39.

Largest City on Largest Lake: Europe

Multiple Choice

15 Qns

I give you the name of the largest lake in a European country. You give me the name of the largest city/town/settlement.

Very Difficult, 15 Qns, author, Nov 06 08

Very Difficult
author
963 plays

40.

European Cities at River Confluences

Multiple Choice

15 Qns

I give you the name of two rivers and a country. You give me the name of the city at the confluence of the two rivers.

Difficult, 15 Qns, author, Aug 18 23

Difficult
author
Aug 18 23
1149 plays

Europe - Cities Trivia Questions

1. This X marks a port in Southern France. It is the second largest city in France and has been a major port since 600 BC. The entrance to the old port is guarded by two forts, Saint-Nicolas and Saint-Jean. Where in France has the X been placed?

From Quiz X Marks the Spot

Answer: Marseilles

Marseilles was founded by colonists that came from the Greek city of Phocaea in Asia Minor. Marseilles is one of the largest cargo handling ports in Europe. The city lies in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France and it is the second largest, in terms of population, in the country. Brest, Le Havre and Calais are ports in Northern France.

2. Christiania was the former name of which Scandinavian capital?

From Quiz European Capitals Miscellany

Answer: Oslo

The Norwegian capital Oslo changed its name to Christiania (later spelt Kristiania) in the 17th century in honour of King Christian IV. The name reverted to Oslo in 1925. Confusingly there is an area of Copenhagen, the Danish capital, known as Freetown Christiania.

3. The Chapel Bridge crosses which river in Lucerne?

From Quiz Bridge That Gap

Answer: Reuss River

The Chapel Bridge, the oldest covered bridge in Europe, was originally built to protect Lucerne from attack. Constructed in 1333, it is 670 feet long and the interior contains paintings done in the 17th century depicting scenes from the history of the city. Unfortunately it suffered a catastrophic fire in 1993 which destroyed much of the original wooden bridge and the paintings. It was swiftly restored and is now one of the major tourist attractions in the area. Lucerne is in the German speaking part of Switzerland, and is the capital of the Canton of Lucerne. Situated on the edge of Lake Lucerne, it is a popular tourist destination. Question by Christinap

4. For his first destination Oliver goes to a city in Italy. This city is famous for having a full country inside of it. Also, the Colosseum makes a great sight there. Where is Oliver going?

From Quiz As White As a Ghost

Answer: Rome

Rome is the capital of Italy. The country inside of it is Vatican City. There is also San Marino inside of Italy, but it is outside of Rome.

5. In this German city, Joseph Goebbels was born. Goebbels was the Minister of Propaganda in the Third Reich. What is this small city's name, located slightly west of the Rhine?

From Quiz Identifying European Cities through History

Answer: Monchengladbach

Goebbels was a ferocious Nazi ideologist - Hitler relied heavily on his work during his own career. Today, Mönchengladbach is perhaps only famous for its German football team named Borusssia, even though the city is traced back as being home to Neanderthal settlements some 300,000-400,000 years ago.

6. What world-famous Paris landmark was built as the centerpiece of the Exposition Universelle in 1889?

From Quiz Edifice Complex

Answer: The Eiffel Tower

When completed, the Eiffel Tower was the tallest man made structure in the world at the time. It remains the most well-known symbol of the City of Light.

7. Which city is in Germany?

From Quiz European Cities

Answer: Neuhof

Corbigny is in France. Segni is in Italy. Chernobyl is in the Ukraine, and is the location of one of the world's worst nuclear disasters of all time. Neuhof is located about 35 miles northeast of Frankfurt am Main.

8. This capital was founded in the 13th century by the Counts of Werdenberg. What capital, once called Farduzes, am I referring to?

From Quiz What Am I Referring To?

Answer: Vaduz

Vaduz was officially founded in the 13th century, but ancient texts indicate the city being founded 100 years earlier and being called Farduzes. Many historians dispute the foundation time, yet agree on the ancient name.

9. At the beginning of the 21st century, which is the second largest city in Austria?

From Quiz Second Largest Cities of European Countries

Answer: Graz

Vienna is the largest Austrian city with 1.5 million inhabitants. Graz, situated in southern Austria comes in second with around 250,000. Graz has one of the best-preserved city centres in Central Europe and was the Cultural Capital of Europe in 2003.

10. What is the largest city on the Danube that is not a national capital?

From Quiz Cities on Rivers: Europe

Answer: Galati (Romania)

The city has the largest iron and steel plant in Romania the Mittal Steel Galati, state-owned until 2001. Also, the country's largest shipyard is found here, profiting from the good access Galati has to the Black Sea through the Danube and the short distance between its facilities and the Mittal Plant.

11. What is the largest city on Lake Mjøsa, Norway?

From Quiz Largest City on Largest Lake: Europe

Answer: Gjøvik

These are the 2004 figures: Gjøvik, 27,530. Hamar, 27,247. Hamar is the seat of the bishopric and the capital of Oppland region. Lillehammer is situated on the Lågen River, Elverum on the Glomma River.

12. What is the name of the capital of the non-Slavic speaking nation bordered by Romania on the east and by Austria on the west?

From Quiz Central and Eastern European Capitals

Answer: Budapest

Budapest is the capital of Hungary, where Hungarian, a member of the Finno-Ugric family is spoken. It's related to Finnish and Estonian.

13. Trier is Germany's oldest city. It was founded by which Roman emperor?

From Quiz Luxembourg, Metz, Trier

Answer: Augustus

Trier was founded by Emperor Augustus around 16 BC. It was called 'Augusta Treverorum' (Treveri is the name of a Celtic tribe that lived there). However, the earliest traces of human settlements found in the Trier valley date back already to the third millenium BC.

14. Anglo-Saxons would call it "Leghorn", which would be quite un-understandable for the inhabitants of this Italian city. What is the indigenous name?

From Quiz Which City Is Which In Europe?

Answer: Livorno

Legnano was the site, where the German Emperor Frederick Barbarossa was defeated in 1176 by the Milanese. Lagosanto is a village near Ravenna. And Lago Verde is in Brazil, and has nothing to do with Italy. Hence!

15. What is the capital of Vest-Agder, Norway?

From Quiz Regional Capitals in Europe

Answer: Kristiansand

Southernmost province of Norway. Kristiansand is the fifth biggest city in Norway.

16. Which capital city is built on the Vistula River?

From Quiz Capital Cities on Rivers or Water

Answer: Warsaw

17. Which country are these cities from: Bari - Catania - Palermo - Cagliari?

From Quiz I'm Where In Europe - III

Answer: Italy

18. The name of which European capital is made from the names of two towns that combine to make up the city?

From Quiz European Capitals Miscellany

Answer: Budapest

The Hungarian capital Budapest is on the River Danube. It consists of Buda and Pest, which lie on opposite banks of the river.

19. What is the capital of the only doubly land-locked country in Europe?

From Quiz European Capitals

Answer: Vaduz

Vaduz is the capital of Liechtenstein, the only doubly land-locked country in Europe. Monaco is the capital of Monaco, San Marino (or City of San Marino) is the capital of San Marino and Yerevan of Armenia. A doubly land-locked country is one that only borders other land-locked countries.

20. St Mark's Square is found in which city?

From Quiz Cities of Europe

Answer: Venice

Venice is a city in northern Italy. St Mark's Square, or Piazza San Marco, is a famous public square in Italy.

21. Christopher Columbus was born in this beautiful city that served as the capital to a very prosperous state which lost its existence in 1815. What is this city?

From Quiz Identifying European Cities through History

Answer: Genoa

Genoa was the capital of its own city-state named Republic of Genoa. It boasted a strong renaissance army during its time period, having warred with the Holy Roman Empire, Venice and Milan. It was, in 1815, annexed by the Kingdom of Sardinia and thus has remained as a region of modern-day Italy.

22. This landmark, which opened in 2000, gives some of the best views of the English capital, as it is near the center of the city. What is it called?

From Quiz Edifice Complex

Answer: The London Eye

The London Eye, a Ferris wheel, provides views up to 40 km or 25 miles around from a height of 135 meters or 443 feet. It is the fourth tallest edifice in London.

23. This capital was founded by Duke Berthold V in 1191. What peaceful capital, located on the river Aare, am I referring to?

From Quiz What Am I Referring To?

Answer: Bern

The residents of Bern speak several different languages. Located in neutral Switzerland, the city itself is medieval in appearance, and has been named a World Heritage Site.

24. At the beginning of the 21st century, which is the second largest city in Norway?

From Quiz Second Largest Cities of European Countries

Answer: Bergen

The largest city in Norway is the capital Oslo with around 800,000. Bergen is second with around 200,000. Bergen was Norway's medieval capital. It is now Norway's fishing and shipyarding capital, as well as its biggest seaport.

25. What is the largest German city on the Danube?

From Quiz Cities on Rivers: Europe

Answer: Regensburg

Regensburg (also Ratisbon, Latin Ratisbona) is a city (population 129,175 in 2005) in Bavaria, Germany, located at the confluence of the Danube and Regen rivers, at the northernmost bend in the Danube. To the east lies the Bavarian Forest. Regensburg is the capital of the Bavarian administrative region Upper Palatinate. Regensburg was made a free imperial city in 1245.

26. What is the largest city on Lake Vänern, Sweden?

From Quiz Largest City on Largest Lake: Europe

Answer: Karlstad

Vänern is Europe´s fourth largest lake. Karlstad is the capital of Värmland region. Karlstad, 55,480. Vänersborg, 35,590.

27. Moldova is the second smallest of all of the former Soviet Republics. What is its capital?

From Quiz Central and Eastern European Capitals

Answer: Chisinãu

The first historic record of the name Chisinãu goes back to 1436. The name derives from a word meaning "spring, pump, or pipe." Moldova is noted for its wine production.

28. Metz is the capital of a French region that borders three countries. What is the name of that region?

From Quiz Luxembourg, Metz, Trier

Answer: Lorraine

The French region Lorraine borders Luxembourg, Belgium and Germany. Metz is its administrative capital, but the economic and cultural capital is Nancy.

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