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Can You Guess the World City From Its Famous Landmark?

A Monumental Traffic Circle

A Monumental Traffic Circle

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  • Paris
  • Brussels
  • Zurich
  • Stockholm
“Triumphbogen -- 2014 -- 1624” / Dietmar Rabich / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Paris, France!

Paris, France!

The Arc de Triomphe might not be as well known as the Eiffel Tower, but it is a quintessentially Parisian sight! Plus, the Eiffel Tower would have been just too easy.

“Triumphbogen -- 2014 -- 1624” / Dietmar Rabich / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Have Dinner With a View

Have Dinner With a View

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  • Auckland
  • Toronto
  • Berlin
  • Paris
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Toronto, Canada!

Toronto, Canada!

This former world record holder defines the Toronto skyline. In the "main pod" near the top of the tower is a restaurant with 360° views.

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Is That Building Sailing?

Is That Building Sailing?

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  • Los Angeles
  • Lisbon
  • Yokohama
  • Sydney
"singapur-australien-neuseeland-073" / Bernhard Wintersperger / CC BY 2.0 / Flickr

Sydney, Australia!

Sydney, Australia!

This famous Sydney, Australia landmark was actually designed by a Danish citizen, Jørn Utzon. He is said to have been inspired by shells, bird wings, clouds, and sails.

"singapur-australien-neuseeland-073" / Bernhard Wintersperger / CC BY 2.0 / Flickr

Forbidden No More

Forbidden No More

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  • Seoul
  • Jerusalem
  • Beijing
  • Buenos Aires
"Meridian Gate ??" / May Wong / CC BY 2.0 / Flickr

Beijing, China!

Beijing, China!

This imposing red structure isn't Moscow's Red Square. It's the largest gate of Beijing's famous Forbidden City, the former home of Chinese emperors.

"Meridian Gate ??" / May Wong / CC BY 2.0 / Flickr

Quirky, Colorful Church

Quirky, Colorful Church

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  • Amsterdam
  • Berlin
  • Moscow
  • Cape Town
AKuptsova / Pixabay

Moscow, Russia!

Moscow, Russia!

Saint Basil's Cathedral in Moscow's Red Square stands out for its unique architecture and colorful exterior paint.

AKuptsova / Pixabay

A Mountain with a Flat Top

A Mountain with a Flat Top

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  • Lisbon
  • Cape Town
  • Copenhagen
  • Rio de Janiero
"Table Mountain from Waterfront" / John Hickey-Fry / CC BY 2.0 / Flickr

Cape Town, South Africa!

Cape Town, South Africa!

Cape Town's Table Mountain is unique for its flat, 2-mile wide plateau at its top. It is often covered by clouds which locals call the "tablecloth."

"Table Mountain from Waterfront" / John Hickey-Fry / CC BY 2.0 / Flickr

You Probably Know It By Its Nickname

You Probably Know It By Its Nickname

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  • Zurich
  • New York City
  • London
  • Doha
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London, England!

London, England!

Big Ben in London is technically the name of the large bell inside the clock tower, but the nickname is now used for the whole structure. Its official name is actually Elizabeth Tower.

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The Tallest Building in the World

The Tallest Building in the World

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  • Taipei
  • Riyadh
  • Chicago
  • Dubai
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates!

Dubai, United Arab Emirates!

The world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, is located in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. It's also the tallest free-standing structure in the world.

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A Beautiful Burial Chamber

A Beautiful Burial Chamber

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  • Agra
  • Delhi
  • Tokyo
  • Moscow
Roney John / Pexels

Agra, India!

Agra, India!

The Taj Mahal is famous worldwide for its incredible beauty. The city of Agra, where it's located though, is only the 24th most populous city in the country.

Roney John / Pexels

A Colorfully Domed Cultural Center

A Colorfully Domed Cultural Center

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  • Mexico City
  • Madrid
  • Napoli
  • Shanghai
Xavier Quetzalcoatl Contreras Castillo / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Mexico City, Mexico!

Mexico City, Mexico!

The Palacio de Bellas Artes, or Palace of Fine Arts, is also known as the "Cathedral of Art in Mexico." As such, it is located in Mexico City, the capital.

Xavier Quetzalcoatl Contreras Castillo / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Birthplace of Democracy

Birthplace of Democracy

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  • Naples
  • Oslo
  • Sydney
  • Athens
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Athens, Greece!

Athens, Greece!

The Parthenon is a former temple dedicated to the goddess Athena on top of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece.

nonbirinonko / Pixabay

It's Still Unfinished With No End in Sight

It's Still Unfinished With No End in Sight

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  • Prague
  • Barcelona
  • Ottowa
  • Beijing
"sagrada-familia" / Travelbusy.com / CC BY 2.0 / Flickr

Barcelona, Spain!

Barcelona, Spain!

Sagrada Familia, the Basilica of the Holy Family, is a prominent sight on the Barcelona landscape, having been under construction since 1882.

"sagrada-familia" / Travelbusy.com / CC BY 2.0 / Flickr

A Mountaintop Escape

A Mountaintop Escape

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  • Addis Ababa
  • Machu Picchu
  • Auckland
  • Sao Paulo
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Machu Picchu, Peru!

Machu Picchu, Peru!

Only 30 minutes outside of the capital of Peru is Machu Picchu, the Incan ruins of a city founded around 1450 and abandoned by 1572.

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I Am Spartacus

I Am Spartacus

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  • Tunis
  • Rome
  • Baghdad
  • Prague
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Rome, Italy!

Rome, Italy!

Nearing almost 2,000 years old, the Colosseum in Rome is just as popular with visitors now as it was when it was originally built.

user32212 / Pixabay

Church, Mosque, Museum

Church, Mosque, Museum

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  • Istanbul
  • St. Petersburg
  • Los Angeles
  • Tehran
"Hagia Sophia" / Dennis Jarvis / CC BY-SA 2.0 / Flickr

Istanbul, Turkiye

Istanbul, Turkiye

The Hagia Sophia perfectly embodies the European-Asian crossroads of Istanbul, Turkey. First, it was a Christian church, then it was a Muslim mosque. Now, it's a museum.

"Hagia Sophia" / Dennis Jarvis / CC BY-SA 2.0 / Flickr

Not a Viking Fort

Not a Viking Fort

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  • Dublin
  • Reykjavik
  • Anchorage
  • Beirut
"Europe 2013 (139 of 146)" / Ben Kucinski / CC BY 2.0 / Flickr

Reykjavik, Iceland!

Reykjavik, Iceland!

This imposing structure is actually a church for the Church of Iceland. It's the tallest building in downtown Reykjavík and the second tallest building in the country.

"Europe 2013 (139 of 146)" / Ben Kucinski / CC BY 2.0 / Flickr

A Flying Saucer

A Flying Saucer

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  • Munich
  • Manchester
  • Seoul
  • Seattle
"Just as the Lights Appear: The Space Needle and Downtown" / Joe Wolf / CC BY-ND 2.0 / Flickr

Seattle, Washington!

Seattle, Washington!

Built for the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle, the Space Needle is a perfect example of 60s Futurist architecture.

"Just as the Lights Appear: The Space Needle and Downtown" / Joe Wolf / CC BY-ND 2.0 / Flickr

Major Religious Center

Major Religious Center

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  • Jerusalem
  • Amsterdam
  • Milan
  • Tiblisi
"Dome of the Rock" / Jean & Nathalie / CC BY 2.0 / Flickr

Jerusalem!

Jerusalem!

The Dome of the Rock, in Old City Jerusalem, is located on the Temple Mount where Jewish temples once stood. Currently, it is a Muslim mosque, and the area is sacred to both Muslims and Jews.

"Dome of the Rock" / Jean & Nathalie / CC BY 2.0 / Flickr

Oldest Wonder of the Ancient World

Oldest Wonder of the Ancient World

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  • Giza
  • London
  • Jersusalem
  • Giza
"The Pyramid of Khafre" / alh1 / CC BY-ND 2.0 / Flickr

Giza, Egypt!

Giza, Egypt!

The pyramid complex is technically in Giza, the 3rd-largest city in Egypt and located just outside of the capital Cairo. The Great Pyramid is over 4,500 years old!

"The Pyramid of Khafre" / alh1 / CC BY-ND 2.0 / Flickr

Tear Down This Wall

Tear Down This Wall

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  • Vienna
  • Berlin
  • Moscow
  • Canberra
"_DSC7839" / Boris Kasimov / CC BY 2.0 / Flickr

Berlin, Germany!

Berlin, Germany!

Though it is much older (completed in 1791), the Brandenburg Gate is known more recently for being the site of celebrations of the Berlin Wall's demise in 1989.

"_DSC7839" / Boris Kasimov / CC BY 2.0 / Flickr

A Late Celebration of the Millennium

Chicago, Illinois!

Chicago, Illinois!

Millennium Park in Chicago was conceived to celebrate the year 2000. It opened 4 years late, however. "The Bean" is one of its most famous sculptures!

"Millennium Park, Cloud Gate : " the Bean " Anish Kapoor 2004-06" / (vincent desjardins) / CC BY 2.0 / Flickr

A Dizzy Descent

A Dizzy Descent

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  • Portland
  • San Francisco
  • Las Vegas
  • San Antonio
"Lombard Street, KW" / traveljunction / CC BY-SA 2.0 / Flickr

San Francisco, California!

San Francisco, California!

Crooked, winding Lombard Street (situated among San Francisco's many hills) is one of the steepest streets in the world for regular traffic.

"Lombard Street, KW" / traveljunction / CC BY-SA 2.0 / Flickr

An American Pastime

An American Pastime

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  • Boston
  • Cleveland
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Seattle
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Boston, Massachusetts!

Boston, Massachusetts!

Fenway Park is the oldest and most famous baseball stadium in Major League Baseball. It's, of course, home to the Boston Red Sox.

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A Famous Water Show

A Famous Water Show

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  • Las Vegas
  • Rome
  • Venice
  • Mexico City
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Las Vegas, Nevada!

Las Vegas, Nevada!

It may be inspired by Lake Como in Italy, but the Bellagio fountains are a famous Las Vegas Strip landmark that offers a free show.

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New Year's Eve Central

New Year's Eve Central

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  • London
  • Austin
  • New York City
  • Philadelphia
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New York City!

New York City!

Times Square is in the heart of New York City. It welcomes so many tourists each day that the city made portions of the area off limits to cars beginning in 2009.

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A Famous Crack

A Famous Crack

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  • Washington, D.C.
  • Phoenix
  • Chicago
  • Philadelphia
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!

The Liberty Bell, and other important items related to America's founding, can be found in Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love.

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An Architectural Mishap

An Architectural Mishap

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  • Pisa
  • Madrid
  • Tehran
  • Osaska
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Pisa, Italy!

Pisa, Italy!

The city name is in the name of the monument! The Leaning Tower of Pisa has been stabilized...for now, at least.

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An Unusual Skyscraper Design

An Unusual Skyscraper Design

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  • Shanghai
  • Berlin
  • Melbourne
  • Johannesburg
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Shanghai, China!

Shanghai, China!

The Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai has, perhaps, some of the most distinctive architectural stylings of any building, large or small!

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With Arms Wide Open

With Arms Wide Open

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  • Santiago
  • Panama City
  • Rio de Janiero
  • Alexandria
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Rio de Janiero, Brazil!

Rio de Janiero, Brazil!

If you watched any coverage of the 2016 Summer Olympics, you'll know that the famous Christ the Redeemer statue overlooks the city of Rio de Janiero in Brazil.

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A Rush Hour Nightmare

A Rush Hour Nightmare

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  • Beijing
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • Vladivostok
  • Tokyo
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Tokyo, Japan!

Tokyo, Japan!

Shibuya Crossing puts Times Square to shame. It's the most crowded intersection in the world. During rush hour, 2,500 pedestrians cross the crosswalks...with every light change!

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