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Any traveler in Europe would enjoy taking in these incredible sites. See what you know about them!
71 quizzes and 749 trivia questions.
1.
A Trek Around Europe
  A Trek Around Europe   best quiz  
Classification Quiz
 15 Qns
Visiting World Heritage Sites
My grandson and I spend a lot of time looking at pictures from around the world and dreaming about sites that we want to visit together. See if you can sort these UNESCO World Heritage sites according to their locations in Europe.
Very Easy, 15 Qns, ponycargirl, Oct 09 24
Very Easy
ponycargirl editor
Oct 09 24
460 plays
2.
  Wandering the UK's Western Regions   best quiz  
Fun Fill-It
 14 Qns
Sites in the West of England
Join me on a journey around the western parts of England by filling in the blanks in this narrative style quiz.
Easier, 14 Qns, rossian, Feb 19 24
Easier
rossian editor
Feb 19 24
105 plays
3.
Photo Tour Landmarks of Greece
  Photo Tour: Landmarks of Greece   best quiz  
Photo Match
 12 Qns
Greece is home to numerous ancient structures, while its more modern counterparts are nothing to shy away from. Come take a tour of these incredible Greek landmarks! (Click the images to get a closer look!)
Average, 12 Qns, trident, Dec 17 23
Average
trident editor
Dec 17 23
217 plays
4.
  World Heritage Sites in Spain   popular trivia quiz  
Label Quiz
 10 Qns
Spain has over thirty World Heritage Sites inscribed on the UNESCO Word Heritage Site list. Can you pinpoint ten of these on the map?
Average, 10 Qns, JanIQ, Nov 26 23
Average
JanIQ gold member
Nov 26 23
173 plays
5.
The Architecture of Lisbon
  The Architecture of Lisbon    
Photo Match
 10 Qns
Immerse yourself in the charm of Lisbon through its iconic structures. Match the picture with the name of one of the city's architectural wonders!
Average, 10 Qns, wellenbrecher, Jan 28 24
Average
wellenbrecher gold member
Jan 28 24
72 plays
6.
Photo Tour Landmarks of the UK
  Photo Tour: Landmarks of the U.K.   best quiz  
Photo Match
 12 Qns
The United Kingdom houses numerous famous sites that have stood the test of time. Enjoy this photo match quiz that includes many of them. (Click the images to get a closer look!)
Easier, 12 Qns, trident, Sep 29 23
Easier
trident editor
Sep 29 23
570 plays
7.
Photo Tour Landmarks of Italy
  Photo Tour: Landmarks of Italy   best quiz  
Photo Match
 12 Qns
Italy is home to many beautiful sites. This photo match quiz takes you on a whirlwind tour of a handful of them. (Click the images to get a closer look!)
Easier, 12 Qns, trident, May 24 23
Easier
trident editor
May 24 23
582 plays
8.
Photo Tour Landmarks of France
  Photo Tour: Landmarks of France   best quiz  
Photo Match
 10 Qns
Take a tour with these French landmarks by matching them with the correct photos. Bon voyage!
Easier, 10 Qns, trident, Apr 27 23
Easier
trident editor
Apr 27 23
957 plays
9.
Five Reasons To Visit Paris
  Five Reasons To Visit Paris   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
As you land in the capital of France, your flight attendant gives you a brochure with five reasons to visit ten of Paris' most important places, and yes, you'll be going to all of them. Good luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, Lpez, Sep 24 18
Easier
Lpez gold member
Sep 24 18
3793 plays
10.
Piznai Ukrainu Discover Ukraine
  Piznai Ukrainu! (Discover Ukraine!)   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
The 2007 project 'Piznai Ukrainu!' (Discover Ukraine!) gave Ukrainians a chance to vote on the Seven Wonders of Ukraine, to which three additions were made by the government. Let's have a look at these sites of national significance.
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Sep 24 18
Easier
looney_tunes editor
Sep 24 18
3749 plays
trivia question Quick Question
In which city can you ride in a massive sightseeing wheel, erected in the year 2000?

From Quiz "Famous Landmarks of Europe"




11.
I Recommend a Trip to Poland
  I Recommend a Trip to Poland   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
A holiday to this lovely country took me by surprise. While it may not be as popular as some of the other European countries, Poland has a lot to offer visitors and is definitely well worth a visit.
Easier, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Sep 24 18
Easier
zorba_scank gold member
Sep 24 18
2411 plays
12.
Olde London Town
  Olde London Town   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Here is a pictoral quiz of olde London town featuring some of its diverse range of buildings and landmarks. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Plodd, Dec 27 22
Average
Plodd
Dec 27 22
3670 plays
13.
Photo Tour Landmarks of Germany
  Photo Tour: Landmarks of Germany   best quiz  
Photo Match
 12 Qns
Germany is home to many incredible world sites. Enjoy these twelve breathtaking landmarks. (Click the images to get a closer look!)
Easier, 12 Qns, trident, Aug 04 23
Easier
trident editor
Aug 04 23
259 plays
14.
Photo Tour Landmarks of Spain
  Photo Tour: Landmarks of Spain   best quiz  
Photo Match
 12 Qns
You can find many fascinating cultural sites in the country of Spain. This photo match quiz takes you on a tour of several of them. (Click the images to get a closer look!)
Average, 12 Qns, trident, Jul 17 23
Average
trident editor
Jul 17 23
134 plays
15.
  Centuries in the Making   great trivia quiz  
Label Quiz
 10 Qns
Each of the edifices in this quiz took longer than 100 years before it was considered 'finished' in the history books, and one of them is still under construction. You've heard their names, but do you know where they are located?
Easier, 10 Qns, reedy, Jan 29 22
Easier
reedy gold member
Jan 29 22
817 plays
16.
Walk a Crooked Mile
  Walk a Crooked Mile   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
The UK is criss-crossed by a network of long distance pathways, most of which are anything but straight. What do you know about just ten of the best-known?
Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Sep 30 20
Average
stedman editor
Sep 30 20
1013 plays
17.
Rome Wasnt Built in a Day
  Rome Wasn't Built in a Day editor best quiz   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
The mythology surrounding the origins of Rome extend back to the 8th century B.C., so with nearly 3000 years of history to bring us to the present, you can rest assured that Rome certainly wasn't built in a day.
Average, 10 Qns, reedy, Sep 24 18
Average
reedy gold member
Sep 24 18
1951 plays
18.
  20 Famous Landmarks of Europe Questions   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This is a quiz on some of Europe's most famous landmarks.
Average, 20 Qns, wyattsheff, Aug 12 24
Average
wyattsheff
Aug 12 24
6950 plays
19.
Sites of Corsica
  Sites of Corsica    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Corsica may be one of France's most hidden treasures but the island is home to a deep history. How much do you know about these ten Corsican landmarks?
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Aug 19 23
Average
Joepetz gold member
Aug 19 23
69 plays
20.
The UKs Amazing World Heritage Sites
  The UK's Amazing World Heritage Sites   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
The Rockettes are off on a tour of some of the UK's amazing world heritage sites - how much do you know about them?
Average, 10 Qns, Fifiona81, Nov 15 19
Average
Fifiona81 editor
Nov 15 19
727 plays
21.
Interesting European Heritage Sites
  Interesting European Heritage Sites   top quiz  
Label Quiz
 15 Qns
See if you can locate 15 European UNESCO World Heritage sites. Any one of these sites would be an incredible adventure. I see a bucket list forming... Enjoy!
Average, 15 Qns, BigTriviaDawg, Dec 13 22
Average
BigTriviaDawg gold member
Dec 13 22
247 plays
22.
Rome Sweet Rome
  Rome Sweet Rome   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
When in Rome, you've got a lot of site-seeing to do! Get out your camera and let's check off that to-do list!
Average, 10 Qns, merylfederman, Jul 08 19
Average
merylfederman gold member
Jul 08 19
2269 plays
23.
A Tour of English Heritage Sites
  A Tour of English Heritage Sites   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Welcome to the next quiz on my Adventures in Authoring quest. This time it is on the wide varieties of properties maintained by English Heritage.
Average, 10 Qns, mcsurfie, Sep 24 18
Average
mcsurfie
Sep 24 18
671 plays
24.
London Landmarks Truth or Fiction
  London Landmarks: Truth or Fiction   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Welcome to the next stage in my Adventures in Authoring quest. This time it is a quiz on some of the stranger aspects of some of London's landmarks and buildings.
Tough, 10 Qns, mcsurfie, Sep 24 18
Tough
mcsurfie
Sep 24 18
927 plays
25.
A Cultural Tour Around London
  A Cultural Tour Around London   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
I was a bit bored last weekend, so decided to head into London to get some culture! Can you answer these questions on the things I saw?
Average, 10 Qns, ClarkyB, Sep 24 18
Average
ClarkyB
Sep 24 18
896 plays
26.
Amsterdam and Paris Two Plane Cities
  Amsterdam and Paris: Two 'Plane' Cities    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Here's a quiz based off a business trip I took to both Amsterdam and Paris. The purpose of the trip was to tour the airports of each city, since I work for a major airline. Despite being there only two days, I was able to do a little sightseeing.
Average, 10 Qns, RedHook13, Jan 05 23
Average
RedHook13 gold member
Jan 05 23
250 plays
27.
  Tom True Tours the World   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Tom and Tilly True are touring the United Kingdom and Europe. The following are excerpts from Tilly's postcards to her mom, proving that true travel never goes smooth...
Easier, 10 Qns, beergirllaura, Sep 24 18
Easier
beergirllaura
Sep 24 18
1587 plays
28.
Walking the Camino Francs
  Walking the Camino Francés   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 15 Qns
In September/October 2019 I walked the Camino Francés, a 900k-plus amble from the Pyrenees to the Atlantic coast. So put on your virtual walking boots and rucksack and join me as I take you on a tour through some amazing places in Northern Spain...
Average, 15 Qns, aliceinw, Jun 13 20
Average
aliceinw gold member
Jun 13 20
224 plays
29.
  Where are England's World Heritage Sites?   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
There are many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in England, but can you match these ones to the English counties they are in?
Easier, 10 Qns, Red_John, Nov 28 21
Easier
Red_John
Nov 28 21
263 plays
30.
Famous English Piers
  Famous English Piers   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
At the height of their popularity in the Victorian and Edwardian age, there were more than 100 piers dotted around England's coastline. Can you identify some of those that have survived?
Tough, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, Sep 24 18
Tough
EnglishJedi gold member
Sep 24 18
338 plays
31.
Scottish Places to See
  Scottish Places to See   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Scotland is a beautiful country full of places to go and sites to see, including many historic castles and monuments. Let's take a tour.
Easier, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Sep 24 18
Easier
dcpddc478
Sep 24 18
457 plays
32.
House
  House!   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Let me take you on a brief journey through time, visiting different houses which shaped Britain as we know it today.
Average, 10 Qns, Plodd, Oct 05 20
Average
Plodd
Oct 05 20
611 plays
33.
  German UNESCO World Heritage Sites   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
UNESCO World Heritage Sites represent the cultural and/or natural sites most worthy of conservation. Germany has over 50 of those sites. Match ten of them to their Bundesland (federated state).
Average, 10 Qns, JanIQ, Nov 22 21
Average
JanIQ gold member
Nov 22 21
176 plays
34.
  Sightseeing on the Grand Canal   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's take a vaporetto from Piazza San Marco to Ponte della Costituzione and see what we shall see.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Jan 29 22
Average
looney_tunes editor
Jan 29 22
282 plays
35.
  UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
France has a large number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. What do you know about the following ten examples?
Average, 10 Qns, JanIQ, Nov 15 22
Average
JanIQ gold member
Nov 15 22
151 plays
36.
  UK Landmarks   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Simply match the famous UK landmark with the town, city, or county in which it can be found!
Easier, 10 Qns, ClarkyB, Sep 24 18
Easier
ClarkyB
Sep 24 18
1033 plays
37.
  This is Yesterday editor best quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Answer these ten questions about ten famed English landmarks from the last several thousand years (quite a bit of yesterday).
Easier, 10 Qns, bernie73, Jul 01 23
Easier
bernie73 gold member
Jul 01 23
727 plays
38.
  The Sites of Spain   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's take a tour through Spain and look at some of its wonderful attractions. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, tiffanyram, Sep 24 18
Average
tiffanyram gold member
Sep 24 18
295 plays
39.
  In the Shadow of the Ponte Vecchio   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's find out how what you know about the landmarks of the beautiful Italian city of Florence.
Easier, 10 Qns, Fifiona81, Sep 25 18
Easier
Fifiona81 editor
Sep 25 18
348 plays
40.
  Addresses of London Buildings    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
You have probably heard of these London buildings, but can you identify them from their postal addresses? A clue if you know in what part of London they lie: the postcode may contain N, S, E and W for the compass points, and C for centre.
Easier, 10 Qns, davejacobs, Sep 24 18
Easier
davejacobs
Sep 24 18
347 plays
41.
  Dutch Windmills    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Windmills are a symbol of Dutch culture and history. They have been used for various purposes.
Average, 10 Qns, piet, Jul 12 23
Average
piet gold member
Jul 12 23
144 plays
42.
  Under the Tuscan Sun   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
You're in luck! The Cataphonics are glad to invite you to a trip through some of the famed Italian region of Tuscany's most beautiful sites - many of them featured in UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Jan 29 19
Average
LadyNym gold member
Jan 29 19
245 plays
43.
  Italian World Heritage Sites   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
The UNESCO has designated hundreds of World Heritage Sites that are valuable for posterity. Italy has over 50 of them. Match ten of the Italian sites to their region and have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, JanIQ, Dec 08 20
Average
JanIQ gold member
Dec 08 20
231 plays
44.
  Keys to UK Landmarks and Buildings   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
With a bunch of keys, the next part of my Adventures in Authoring quest takes me to some of the UK's most famous places. Can you guess where I am from the clues provided?
Easier, 10 Qns, mcsurfie, Mar 21 21
Easier
mcsurfie
Mar 21 21
682 plays
45.
  Italian World Heritage Sites... With a Twist   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz uses the "9 for 10" format to explore some of the many Italian sites inscribed in UNESCO's World Heritage List. The initials of the first 9 correct answers will spell out the answer to the final question.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Apr 04 20
Average
LadyNym gold member
Apr 04 20
182 plays
46.
  The Spanish Connection   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Come with me and tour the great sites of Spain!
Easier, 10 Qns, eyhung, Sep 24 18
Easier
eyhung
Sep 24 18
996 plays
47.
  Losing the Race Against Time   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about some of the historic sites in England where the race against time to save them for future generations is being lost. They are all listed in the 2013 edition of English Heritage's 'Heritage at Risk Register'.
Average, 10 Qns, Fifiona81, Sep 24 18
Average
Fifiona81 editor
Sep 24 18
488 plays
48.
  Milanese Sites   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Milan is one of Italy's most popular cities for tourists and it is no wonder why. The city is home to so many beautiful sites, both old and new. How many do you know?
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Aug 12 24
Average
Joepetz gold member
Aug 12 24
153 plays
49.
  To Your Right, You'll See ...    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What is on your left on the way back. No kidding: this quiz is about ten European cities and their tourist attractions. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, JanIQ, Sep 24 18
Average
JanIQ gold member
Sep 24 18
622 plays
50.
  Famous Buildings And Landmarks In Paris    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The capital of France, Paris, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and a popular tourist destination. In this quiz, a few questions will be asked about some of the best known landmarks and buildings which are located in the city.
Easier, 10 Qns, newyork27, Jan 17 23
Easier
newyork27
Jan 17 23
545 plays
51.
  The Stately Homes of England   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Kings and Prime Ministers were born in them, Noel Coward even wrote a song about them. I hope you enjoy exploring them.
Tough, 10 Qns, StarStruck60, Sep 24 18
Tough
StarStruck60
Sep 24 18
830 plays
52.
  Test yourself! Famous Landmarks of Europe Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you have travelled in Western Europe you shouldn't find this quiz too hard. Just identify where these famous landmarks are.
Average, 10 Qns, carolinebee999, Oct 18 18
Average
carolinebee999
Oct 18 18
2899 plays
53.
  Ruins of the British Isles   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The English countryside contains many ruins of castles, abbeys, and other magnificent buildings that remind us of life in an earlier and sometimes magical day. Can you identify facts about these places?
Average, 10 Qns, SixShutouts66, Jun 25 20
Average
SixShutouts66 gold member
Jun 25 20
429 plays
54.
  When in Rome   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
So you want to go on a Roman Holiday? Here are some attractions to see and some trivia about them.
Tough, 10 Qns, JanIQ, Sep 24 18
Tough
JanIQ gold member
Sep 24 18
553 plays
55.
  English Stately Homes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
During our three years in the UK, we used Kodak's Treasure Houses of England as a guide to that country's great estates. Join us as we visit some of these stately homes and others - and try to identify the homes or facts about them.
Average, 10 Qns, SixShutouts66, Sep 24 18
Average
SixShutouts66 gold member
Sep 24 18
304 plays
56.
  Historics Monuments of Spain   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Spain is a country rich in palaces, castles, churches and fortresses which are Unesco Heritage Sites. Many styles, including Gothic and Romanesque art, Mudejar architecture and Baroque construction are present in Spain.
Average, 10 Qns, Babilonia, Sep 24 18
Average
Babilonia gold member
Sep 24 18
331 plays
57.
  Come Sail With Me - But Not By Sea    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We will sail along three of Europe's major rivers - the Rhine, the Main and the Danube - enjoying the intimacy of a small river ship. Along the way we will see medieval villages, half-timbered towns, and bustling cities.
Average, 10 Qns, Whitney37, Sep 24 18
Average
Whitney37 gold member
Sep 24 18
378 plays
58.
  And To Your Right You Can See...    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Welcome to our whistle stop coach tour of Britain. As we whiz along the motorways and country lanes your driver will point out places and landmarks of historic interest.
Average, 10 Qns, Christinap, Sep 24 18
Average
Christinap
Sep 24 18
404 plays
59.
  Help Me Label My Photos!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I took a trip to Europe in the summer of 2001. While there, I saw so many sites and took many pictures. Unfortunately, when I had my photos developed the pictures were all mixed up. See if you can help me label my photos with the correct city.
Tough, 10 Qns, ladymacb29, Sep 24 18
Tough
ladymacb29 editor
Sep 24 18
2307 plays
60.
  Tourist Destinations of Italy    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match each Italian tourist attraction with the city in which it is located.
Average, 10 Qns, AlexT781, Sep 27 18
Average
AlexT781
Sep 27 18
256 plays
61.
  World's Worst Tour Guide: Paris   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Come to Paris and meet Phillipe Mauvaise, the world's worst tour guide. Only occasionally does he stumble across the truth, and your job is to figure out when.
Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Sep 24 18
Tough
parrotman2006 gold member
Sep 24 18
413 plays
62.
  London Outside Zone 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
London has countless tourist attractions, the majority of which are in the central area (travelcard Zone 1). However, there are still plenty of interesting places to visit a bit further afield; here are just ten of them.
Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, Sep 24 18
Average
Dizart gold member
Sep 24 18
260 plays
63.
  Greatest Anglo-Saxon Architecture    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Few buildings have survived the thousand years or more of repeated invasions and rebuilding over time, as almost all were built of wood. These ten buildings represent some the great Anglo-Saxon and Celtic architecture.
Difficult, 10 Qns, riotgrrl, Sep 24 18
Difficult
riotgrrl
Sep 24 18
508 plays
64.
  Dublin's Historic Buildings and Monuments   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Dublin city has many beautiful buildings, most dating back to the British period.
Average, 10 Qns, noelm14, Sep 24 18
Average
noelm14
Sep 24 18
279 plays
65.
  Stone Circles of Britain and Ireland    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Obviously all ancient sites were built long before transport became industrialized so half of these sites were even harder to complete as the locations are offshore.
Average, 10 Qns, comark2000, Jan 29 22
Average
comark2000
Jan 29 22
178 plays
66.
  World's Worst Tour Guide 2: London    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Once again, we meet Phillipe, the world's worst tour guide. After being fired from his job in Paris, he took the train to London. See if you can figure out what he gets right.
Difficult, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Sep 24 18
Difficult
parrotman2006 gold member
Sep 24 18
343 plays
67.
  Legends of the Standing Stones   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The United Kingdom has many standing stones and stone circles, some of which have fascinating legends attached to them.
Difficult, 10 Qns, StarStruck60, Sep 24 18
Difficult
StarStruck60
Sep 24 18
328 plays
68.
  Greatest British Ancient Monuments    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Britain is full of grand ancient monuments. The Radio Times asked readers to vote for their favourite pre-historic and Roman structures, and here are some questions on the top ten (in reverse order, of course!)
Tough, 10 Qns, riotgrrl, Sep 24 18
Tough
riotgrrl
Sep 24 18
910 plays
69.
  Catalhoyuk Exploring The Lost City    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We cannot all be archaelogists, but we can take a tour of the lost city of Catalhoyuk and discover its wonders for ourselves.
Tough, 10 Qns, LindaC007, Sep 24 18
Tough
LindaC007
Sep 24 18
375 plays
70.
  Ancient Greek Architecture    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ancient Greek monuments, some of which still stand today in all their glory, are truly awesome! How much do you know about these monuments and the people who created them?
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, Engadine, Sep 24 18
Very Difficult
Engadine
Sep 24 18
1385 plays
71.
  Belfast's Historical Landmarks    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I've lived in Belfast for over 20 years and see these buildings a lot. I thought it about time I learned the history behind them. Thanks to the Northern Ireland Tourist Board for the specific historical information they have provided to me.
Tough, 10 Qns, chemical-mix, Sep 24 18
Tough
chemical-mix
Sep 24 18
411 plays
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Mixed Sites in Europe Trivia Questions

1. When did the use of windmills in the Netherlands start?

From Quiz
Dutch Windmills

Answer: 13th century

The use of windmills in the Netherlands started in the 13th century, when they were used primarily for draining swamps and marshes. This was necessary because much of the land in the Netherlands was below sea level and prone to flooding. The windmills were able to pump water out of the low-lying areas and create more arable land for farming. The first windmill in the Netherlands was probably a post mill, which is a type of windmill that has a wooden body mounted on a vertical post. The body can be turned around the post to face the wind direction. Post mills were simple and cheap to build, but they had some disadvantages, such as being unstable and vulnerable to strong winds. Later, other types of windmills were developed, such as tower mills and smock mills.

2. The Canal du Midi connects which French city to the Mediterranean Sea?

From Quiz UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France

Answer: Toulouse

To answer this question correctly, it is best to picture the map of France in your head. First of all, you'll notice that Marseilles is a harbour city on the Mediterranean Sea, so Marseilles doesn't need a canal towards the Mediterranean. Secondly, Paris is quite too far from the Mediterranean to connect with one single canal. The usual shipping route from Paris to the Mediterranean is via the river Seine and the Atlantic Ocean, around Spain and Portugal. Lyon lies on the confluence of the rivers Saone and Rhône, and thus has a direct navigable access to the Mediterranean: just follow the river Rhône downstream and you'll reach the Mediterranean near Marseilles. Toulouse is a large inland city about 100 km north of the Pyrenees, best known as headquarters of Airbus and the European aeronautics. The Canal du Midi ends at Sète (near Montpellier), about 220 km (140 miles) to the southeast. The first ideas of building a canal from Toulouse to the Mediterranean date back to the first Roman Emperors. But one of the major problems was that in between Toulouse and the Mediterranean, lies a mountain ridge that exceeds the Toulouse altitude with 70m (about 76 yards). It took until 1662 before the tax collector Pierre-Paul Riquet came up with a viable solution. King Louis XIV then ordered the construction of the canal, and it was opened in 1681. All works were done by hand, as no machines were yet available. The Canal du Midi was the main transport method between Toulouse and the Mediterranean for almost 200 years. In 1857 a railroad was opened on more or less the same trajectory, and in the twentieth century road traffic became an important source of competition. The Canal du Midi was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1996.

3. The subject of many gorgeous photos, this site of incredible natural and artistic beauty located south of Siena (Tuscany) was added to the list in 2004. What is its name?

From Quiz Italian World Heritage Sites... With a Twist

Answer: Val d'Orcia

If you have ever seen calendars or postcards depicting stunning Tuscan landscapes, with rolling hills and stately cypress rows, chances are those photos were taken in Val d'Orcia, a region in the southern part of the province of Siena that also includes picturesque towns such as Pienza (also inscribed in the World Heritage list as a separate site), Montepulciano and Montalcino. Before the advent of photography, the Val d'Orcia landscape was depicted in the works of many Renaissance and later artists. The area is also famous for its wines (such as the highly prized Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano), and its historic 19th-century railway line. Not surprisingly for such a photogenic site, the Val d'Orcia has often been used as a movie set: parts of Anthony Minghella's Oscar-winning "The English Patient" (1996) were shot near Pienza. The three incorrect choices are also World Heritage sites: San Gimignano and the Medici Villas are also in Tuscany, while the Cinque Terre are in Liguria.

4. What is the name of Milan's famed opera house that opened on August 3, 1778, with a performance of Salieri's "Europa riconosciuta"?

From Quiz Milanese Sites

Answer: La Scala

La Scala Opera House opened in 1778 and was a replacement for the previous opera house that burned down two years before. La Scala was originally called Nuovo Regio Ducale Teatro alla Scala before it was renamed Teatro alla Scala or just La Scala for short. The opera house's main architect was Giuseppe Piermarini who also built the Royal Palace of Milan. In addition to being an opera house, La Scala once served as a casino and is now home to a ballet theater as well.

5. Which Moorish palace located in Granada gets its name from Arabic and means "the red castle"?

From Quiz The Sites of Spain

Answer: Alhambra

Construction of the Alhambra was started by the Moors in 1238 on ruins of a late 9th-century fort. Its name was taken from the reddish earth used to create its outer walls, which hid the spectacular, yet in some ways simple, beauty of the interior. The location made it extremely difficult for enemies to gain access to what was started as a military enclave. The Alhambra sits on the banks of the Darro River atop a rocky hill, the top of which is not easily reached. The Alhambra is considered one of the most beautiful examples of Islamic art in the world. Filled with stunning rooms, courtyards and fountains, the Catholic monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella took the palace from the last of the Moors in 1492 and made it their official royal residence. The Alhambra was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. (Question and info by goodreporter)

6. The Ponte Vecchio, complete with its characteristic shops, spans which Italian river?

From Quiz In the Shadow of the Ponte Vecchio

Answer: Arno

The Ponte Vecchio is one of the few surviving examples of a medieval bridge whose structure includes a row of shops - the others include the Rialto Bridge in Venice and Pulteney Bridge in Bath. It spans the River Arno, the main river that flows through the city of Florence. The Arno rises in the Apennine mountain range in central Italy and flows generally westwards through Tuscany to its mouth on the Ligurian Sea (part of the Mediterranean).

7. This ancient man-made landmark lies about eight miles north of the city of Salisbury. What is it?

From Quiz This is Yesterday

Answer: Stonehenge

Stonehenge is a ring of standing stones that was assembled probably sometime between 3000 and 2000 BC. Each stone is about 13 feet tall and 7 feet wide and weighs about 25 tons. Under the care of the English Heritage Trust, Stonehenge was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Many questions abound about how people with a Neolithic level of technology were able to construct Stonehenge. There are also many questions about the purpose of Stonehenge.

8. Once a royal residence and now a museum, this famous Parisian tourist attraction is located in the centre of the city and is visited by millions of people, both tourists and residents, every year. What is its name?

From Quiz Famous Buildings And Landmarks In Paris

Answer: The Louvre

The Louvre Museum is located in the 1st Arrondissement of Paris, on the Right Bank of the River Seine. It contains over 38,000 art objects, and the art collections are divided into 8 curatorial departments, which are as follows: Egyptian Antiquities, Near Eastern Antiquities, Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities, Islamic Art, Sculpture, Decorative Arts and Paintings, Prints and Drawings. The Louvre Museum is located in the Louvre Palace.

9. What is the name of the national art museum in Madrid regarded as the pre-eminent museum of classical Western art in Spain, and one of the great museums of the entire world?

From Quiz The Spanish Connection

Answer: The Prado

All of the answers are great national European art museums, with the Prado being Spain's. Each of these museums contains many masterpieces. Highlights inside the Prado include "Las Meninas" by Velazquez, "The Garden of Earthly Delights" by Hieronymus Bosch, and "The Third of May" by Goya. The Louvre is France's national art museum, the Hermitage is Russia's, and the National Gallery is the United Kingdom's.

10. Áras an Uachtaráin is the home of the Irish President. But what was the original name of Áras an Uachtaráin?

From Quiz Dublin's Historic Buildings and Monuments

Answer: Viceregal Lodge

Áras an Uachtaráin is the home of the Irish Presidents, but originally was the home to the British Viceroys. Building began in 1780 and was deigned by Nathaniel Clements. In 1911 saw the construction of the West Wing for the visit for King George V and Queen Mary of Great Britain. Douglas Hyde was the first President of Ireland and first presidential occupant to move into the house in 1937.

11. Which stone circle, near Land's End in Cornwall, is said to be a group of young ladies who ignored the Sabbath and were turned to stone for their sin?

From Quiz Legends of the Standing Stones

Answer: The Merry Maidens

The Merry Maidens is said to represent nineteen young women who, when on their way to Sunday Service, were distracted by the music of some pipers. Instead of continuing to Church they danced in the field and for this sin were struck by a thunderbolt which turned them to stone. The pipers were also turned to stone and can be seen as two tall standing stones approximately a quarter of a mile away.

12. Which house was a gift from a grateful Queen and Nation to a military commander?

From Quiz The Stately Homes of England

Answer: Blenheim Palace

Following his success against the French in the Wars of the Spanish Succession Queen Anne and the Nation granted the First Duke of Marlborough the Manor of Woodstock and the promise of sufficient funds to build a house. Vanbrugh was the architect, and it is reported that he had several arguments with Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, which led to his eventual resignation. The Palace was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, who is buried at the parish church in nearby Bladon, next to his wife. Blenheim Palace is now a World Heritage Site.

13. Which famous Roman landmark is more properly known as the Flavian Amphitheatre?

From Quiz Famous Landmarks of Europe

Answer: Colosseum

The Colosseum was built around 70 A.D by the orders of the Roman Emperor Vespasian. It was used mainly for wild animal hunts, sea battle re-enactments and of course gladiatorial battles. The base of the Colosseum covers an area of 6 acres and it stands 48 metres high.

14. In what city would you be able to look up and see the famous "Acropolis"?

From Quiz Famous Landmarks of Europe

Answer: Athens

The Acropolis is a complex of buildings, the most recognised is the white, columned Temple to Athena called the Parthenon.

15. The Cerne Abbas Giant is an ancient, and very rude, chalk hill figure, but many historians and archaeologists claim this is the odd monument out in this list, dating from a post-Roman period. When is it most frequently dated from?

From Quiz Greatest British Ancient Monuments

Answer: 1650s

Said to have been created to celebrate the end of Puritan rule in England, this priapic figure has been the cause of much sniggering ever since.

16. What was the first windmill in the Netherlands used for?

From Quiz Dutch Windmills

Answer: Grinding grains

The first windmill in the Netherlands was built in the village of Alkmaar in the year 1221. It was a post mill, which is a type of windmill that has a wooden body mounted on a vertical post. The body can be turned around the post to face the wind direction. It was used for grinding grains.

17. Which world leader lived in Avignon during the period 1309-1376? There were multiple persons, but one sole title.

From Quiz UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France

Answer: The Pope

When Pope Benedict XI (an Italian living in Rome) died in 1305, his successor was a French Archbishop. He took the papal name Clement V, but refused to move to Rome as the previous Popes did. Clement V installed himself at Avignon, and a few years later all of the papal administration was established in Avignon. Clement V and his successors John XXII, Benedict XII, Clement VI, Innocent VI, Urban V and Gregory XI were all French clerics who remained in Avignon for most of their papacy. In 1376 Gregory XI finally returned to Rome, and his court followed. The Pope naturally needed a building to live in, as well as a large church to hold the mass. The Papal palace was built in 1252 (then as seat of the bishop of Avignon), and rebuilt in Gothic style between 1335 and 1352. The Basilique Notre-Dame des Doms d'Avignon was built in Romanesque style about 1150 and completed in 1425, with the reconstruction of the bell tower that collapsed in 1405. Both the Papal palace and the basilica were situated in the historic centre of Avignon, a walled city of which the ramparts are still preserved. The main access road to this inner city was via the Pont Saint-Benezet, a large stone bridge built in 1234. But as this bridge over the river Rhône was built at a passage where the river flow can reach tremendous forces, the bridge was abandoned in the Seventeenth Century and almost 80% of the bridge collapsed. Only four of the initially 22 arches remain. UNESCO classified the Papal palace, the basilica and the Pont Saint-Benezet as World Heritage Site in 1995.

18. Maybe surprisingly for some, one of the most recent Italian entries in the World Heritage List was chosen as an example of a modern industrial city. What is this fascinating urban centre in Piedmont?

From Quiz Italian World Heritage Sites... With a Twist

Answer: Ivrea

Founded in Roman times, the city of Ivrea (part of the Turin Metropolitan area) has a long and distinguished history, witnessed by a wealth of medieval, Renaissance and Baroque buildings. However, it owes its 2018 addition to the World Heritage List as "Industrial City of the 20th Century" to the architectural complex designed by some of Italy's leading architects and urban planners between the 1930s and the 1960s on behalf of the Olivetti company, Italy's leading manufacturer of typewriters, calculators and office computers. The complex is now an open-air museum, Ferrara and Mantua were added to the list as examples of Renaissance architecture and urban planning, while Caserta is present because of its 18th-century Royal Palace.

19. The crowning glory of Spain's most famous architect was started in 1882. What is the name of this Barcelona basilica, consecrated in 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI, even though its construction was not then complete?

From Quiz The Sites of Spain

Answer: Sagrada Familia

According to Sagrada Familia's website, the 18 towers of the basilica each "has a special significance". The central tower stands for Jesus. The four towers immediately surrounding that stand for the four Gospels. Above the apse stands a tower, which the website refers to as being "crowned by a star", that represents the Virgin Mary. And the other twelve towers stand for Jesus's twelve disciples. Architect Antoni Gaudí, who was deeply religious, sought to combine the elements of light and nature into the design of his buildings, most of which are in Barcelona and come from the Art Nouveau period of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. When Gaudí died in 1926, only 25 percent of the work on the basilica had been done. Other architects have taken on the project over the years, sticking with Gaudí's vision of what the building should be. And as the construction continued, masses were regularly held for the general public in the unfinished building. (Question and info by goodreporter)

20. In addition to being a particularly grand museum, the Palazzo Vecchio also serves which other civic function?

From Quiz In the Shadow of the Ponte Vecchio

Answer: Town hall

The Palazzo Vecchio is a large structure overlooking the Piazza della Signoria in central Florence. Construction on it began around 1300 and its design reflects its dual purpose of being a grand symbol of the city's power and a defensive stronghold in case of attack. In the 16th century it became the powerbase of the Medici family and it was also the home of the newly unified Italy's provisional government in the mid-19th century. In modern times it continues to serve as a town hall and base for the local council as well as being a museum that hosts countless treasures, which are equally eye-catching as the Palazzo's amazing rooms and decoration.

21. Walls often serve to separate. Which Roman Emperor commissioned a wall in AD 122 in what is now northern England to control the influx of outsiders into Roman Britain?

From Quiz This is Yesterday

Answer: Hadrian

Hadrian's Wall stretched 73 miles from the North Sea to the Irish Sea. Depending on which part of the wall you are viewing, it stood between 11 and 20 feet high and between 10 and 20 feet wide. With fortifications spaced slightly less than five miles apart, the wall may have served economic purposes with the collection of customs at the gates. Large portions of the wall still stand today. The wall was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.

22. Legends, some of questionable provenance, surround many older ruins. Which castle in Cornwall was reputed to be the place of the conception of King Arthur?

From Quiz Ruins of the British Isles

Answer: Tintagel Castle

Knowledge of British geography eliminates most of the candidates. Kelso is in Scotland near the English border. Cornwall Castle is fictitious. Arundel is in south-eastern Britain, whereas Cornwall is in the south-west. Arundel is also one of the most noteworthy estate homes and definitely not a ruin. Tintagel Castle was constructed in 1233 by the Earl of Cornwall. However, his successors had little interest in it, and it later was used by the Sheriff of Cornwall as a prison before falling into disrepair. By legend Merlin appeared to Arthur's mother in the image of her husband, Uther Pendragon, and impregnated her at the castle.

23. This famous monument is located on Champs-Elysees at the Place Charles De Gaulle, and was built in the 19th century. Which monument is this?

From Quiz Famous Buildings And Landmarks In Paris

Answer: The Arc De Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe is a major landmark of Paris, in the form of a Triumphal Arch. Its construction began in 1806 and it was formally inaugurated in 1836. The Arc de Triomphe became a rallying point for French troops parading after successful military campaigns and it is also significant for its use on July 14 every year during the Bastille Day Military Parade which has been held every year since 1880.

24. What palace and fortress in Granada is famous for its fountains, gardens, and Islamic-style architecture?

From Quiz The Spanish Connection

Answer: the Alhambra

The Alhambra was the royal palace of the Sultans of Granada, who ruled the Emirate of Granada from 1238-1492. This was the last country ruled by Muslims in continental Europe, and so it accumulated a lot of Arabic and Islamic art in the process. The Catholic monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella conquered Granada in 1492 in their mission to rid the Iberian peninsula of non-Christian kingdoms. By the early 1600s, all Muslims had been evicted from Spain or forcibly converted to Christianity. The Alhambra itself is famous for its beautiful inscriptions and architecture. The Courtyard of the Lions features a fountain supported by twelve lions carved from white marble.

25. Bremetennacum was a Roman fort and vicus located in what is now the village of Ribchester in Lancashire. The fort provided accommodation for the Roman army and a base from which to control the surrounding area, but what was the purpose of the vicus?

From Quiz Losing the Race Against Time

Answer: A civilian settlement

Various definitions exist for a Roman vicus. It can refer to a Roman neighbourhood; an administrative division of a Roman town or city; or a civilian settlement attached to an official Roman site, such as a fort. The Roman fort at Ribchester was established around 70AD and was in use until the 4th century. Archaeological evidence suggests that the associated vicus was a residential area mixed with key industries needed for supporting an army, particularly metal and leather working. The vicus also contained temples and a bath house. The condition of a burial area associated with the fort was the reason given for its inclusion on the 'at risk' register in 2013.

26. The Wellington Obelisk is the second tallest obelisk in the world after the Washington Monument and the tallest in Europe. But who was the Wellington Testimonial a testimonial to?

From Quiz Dublin's Historic Buildings and Monuments

Answer: Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

Arthur Wellesley was born in Co. Dublin and won the Battle of Waterloo which defeated Napoleon in June 1815. A Dublin legend say that a banquet was held in an underground vault under the Wellington Testimonial in the 1820s to raise money to finish the project. After the dinner the vault was sealed, and one week later the butler, who had not been seen since then, was found in the vault after falling unconscious after drinking too much wine. The Obelisk would have been taller but funds had run out.

27. Standing in Oxfordshire, not far from the Gloucestershire border, is a stone circle which legend states is a transformed King and his knights. Which stone circle is this?

From Quiz Legends of the Standing Stones

Answer: The Rollright Stones

The legend says that a King and his knights were riding to make war on the King of England. A prophecy stated that if they came within sight of the village of Long Compton they would be successful. Just before they reached a point where they could see the village a magician appeared and turned them into stones. It is also said that it is impossible to count these stones. A local baker is said to have tried by putting a loaf on each stone, but even this ruse did not work.

28. Which house, in Wiltshire, boasts a magnificent double cube room dominated by two Van Dyke portraits of Charles I?

From Quiz The Stately Homes of England

Answer: Wilton House

Wilton House stands on the site of a twelfth century Benedictine abbey. During the Dissolution of the Monasteries Henry Vlll gave the abbey and its surrounding lands to William Herbert, who was the husband of Anne Parr, sister of Henry's wife Katherine Parr. In 1555 William was created Earl of Pembroke, and the house has been home to all subsequent Earls of Pembroke. The double cube room is unique. Its height is exactly twice its length and width. Entry to it is via an equally architecturally impressive single cube room. Two massive Van Dyke portraits of Charles l flank the fireplace, and these, coupled with the ornate white and gold decorations, make this room one of the finest to be found in England.

29. The Atomium was built for the World Fair of 1958 and is a representation of a unit cell of a iron crystal, magnified 165 billion times. In which capital city would you find the Atomium?

From Quiz Famous Landmarks of Europe

Answer: Brussels

Standing 103 metres tall, the Atomium is known as the Eiffel Tower of Brussels. It has nine steel spheres which are connected by long tubes containing escalators. It also has a lift taking you directly to the top sphere for a panoramic view of Brussels.

30. In what Italian city can you see a column which marks the end of the Roman route called "The Appian Way"?

From Quiz Famous Landmarks of Europe

Answer: Brindisi

The Appian Way was a marvel of Roman engineering and the modern road still follows much of the same route. I have heard it said that part of the modern road still sits on the Roman foundations, the original road was made so well.

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