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Quiz: Guess that world landmark (part 2)

10 more global locations that'll have you scratching your head.

By Andrew Rasch
Published: Monday, December 18, 2023

At sa move, we love quizzes as much as our readers, so we’ve scoured the globe for another 10 landmarks to keep you thinking, dreaming, and maybe even renewing your passport.

If you haven’t finished the first quiz, check it out here.

*Enter your answers, then click ‘see my results’ at the end to check your score.

1. This landmark is the world’s largest religious structure, covering nearly 163 hectares. Originally constructed as a Hindu temple for the Khmer Empire, it was gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the 12th century.*
- A. Prambanan (Indonesia)
- B. Angkor Wat (Cambodia)
- C. Chhatarpur Temple (India)
2. Standing 330m tall, this cultural icon is one of the most famous and recognisable structures in the world. Built between 1887 and 1889, it was named after its design engineer and attracts about seven million visitors each year.*
- A. Eiffel Tower (France)
- B. Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italy)
- C. Tower of London (England)
3. An emperor had this enormous mausoleum built between 1631 and 1648, in memory of his favourite wife. About 20,000 workers completed the building, which is covered in large plates of ivory-white marble.*
- A. Trump Taj Mahal (USA)
- B. Taj Mahal (India)
- C. Chittor Fort (India)
4. At 21,196km – equal to half the length of the Equator – this landmark is the longest human-made structure in the world. It’s about 2700 years old and is visited by 50 million people per year. Despite a common myth, it can’t be seen from the International Space Station.*
- A. Hadrian’s Wall (England)
- B. Western Wall (Israel)
- C. Great Wall of China (China)
5. Built between 1788 and 1791, this structure has 12 Doric-style columns, six on each side. Despite its tumultuous political and military history, it now symbolises European unity and peace. It was the site where former US President Ronald Reagan gave his famous ‘Tear down this wall’ speech in 1987.*
- A. Arc de Triomphe (France)
- B. Berlin Wall (Germany)
- C. Brandenburg Gate (Germany)
6. Completed in the late 19th century, this famous building is thought to be Walt Disney’s inspiration for the Cinderella Castle in Florida and Tokyo. It was commissioned by the eccentric King Ludwig II as a retreat but also in honour of one of his favourite composers, Richard Wagner.*
- A. Neuschwanstein Castle (Germany)
- B. Palace of Versailles (France)
- C. The Winter Palace (Russia)
7. One of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, this landmark is the largest of its type in the area and took more than 20 years to build. It was constructed using about 2.3 million blocks of stone, each weighing more than two tonnes.*
- A. Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt)
- B. Great Sphinx of Giza (Egypt)
- C. Abu Simbel (Egypt)
8. This famous building was built in 1703 and acquired by the British royal family in 1761. It has 77,000sqm of floor space, comprising 775 rooms, 19 staterooms and 78 bathrooms. The external façade was designed in the French neo-classical style, at the behest of King George IV.*
- A. Balmoral Castle (Scotland)
- B. Buckingham Palace (England)
- C. Windsor Castle (England)
9. Construction on this famous landmark with a grisly past began in 72 CE and ended eight years later. Between 60,000 and 100,000 slave labourers were thought to have built this magnificent structure, which is 189m long, 156m wide and 48.5m tall.*
- A. Trevi Fountain (Italy)
- B. Pantheon (Italy)
- C. The Colosseum (Italy)
10. This world-famous copper monument was a gift to the United States from the people of France. Dedicated in 1886 and about 93m tall, it originally served as a lighthouse and has come to symbolize the ethos of its host nation.*
- A. Thomas Jefferson Memorial (USA)
- B. Statue of Liberty (USA)
- C. Gateway Arch (USA)

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