Landmarks50 randomly selected Landmarks questions for quizmasters. New random selection made weekly. Next update: Monday 24th February 2025 (Please note: Questions are taken from our database of previous quizzes. Some questions and answers may be outdated.) |
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| 1. | Name this world famous tourist attraction. |
| 2. | What major city is this? |
| 3. | Shared by Serie A clubs Lazio and Roma, what is the name of this stadium in Rome, Italy? |
| 4. | Chief residence of the Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai Lama fled to India in 1959, what is the name of this palace in Lhasa, Tibet? |
| 5. | Of what country is this the parliament building? |
| 6. | Built in 30 AD, it is still in use today and is internationally famous for the large-scale opera performances given there; in what city is this Roman amphitheatre? |
| 7. | The Alþingi is the national parliament of what Nordic country? |
| 8. | In what city is this statue of Greyfriars Bobby, a Terrier who became known for spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner until its death on 14th January 1872? |
| 9. | A former Greek Orthodox Christian Church, later an imperial mosque, what is the name of this museum in Istanbul, Turkey? |
| 10. | The second-holiest site in Islam, after al-Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Al-Masjid an-Nabawī (the Prophet's Mosque) is located in what city? |
| 11. | Offa's Dyke is a large linear earthwork that roughly follows the current border between what two countries? |
| 12. | This is the Nationale-Nederlanden building, nicknamed the Dancing House or Fred and Ginger. In what European capital city is it? |
| 13. | What city is this? |
| 14. | Opened in 1917 with a design that was later adapted for the Tyne Bridge in England and the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia, what is the name of this steel through arch railroad bridge in New York City? |
| 15. | Name this world famous building and the citadel on which it is located. |
| 16. | What famous building is this? |
| 17. | What is the name of this sports stadium? |
| 18. | What U.S. city is this? |
| 19. | From the ground up, which is tallest: St. Paul's Cathedral or the Statue of Liberty? |
| 20. | What name is given to these limestone formations within Nambung National Park, near the town of Cervantes, Western Australia? |
| 21. | La Casa Rosada (English: The Pink House) is the executive mansion and office of the President of what country? |
| 22. | A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979 and nicknamed the "Pearl of the Adriatic", what city is this? |
| 23. | Atop what world famous building is this, the Statue of Freedom? |
| 24. | Nicknamed the Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi, what is the official name of this well known skyscraper? |
| 25. | Name this world famous landmark. |
| 26. | What is the name of this baseball stadium in the United States? |
| 27. | Nicknamed "Galloping Gertie", what was the name of the suspension bridge in the U.S. state of Washington that dramatically collapsed just four months after opening in 1940? |
| 28. | The Four Corners Monument in the United States marks the quadripoint at which four states meet. Name them. |
| 29. | Name this world famous landmark. |
| 30. | Built in the late 17th century, the oldest surviving puzzle hedge maze in the world is located in the grounds of what British palace? |
| 31. | 80km south of Brisbane, in what Queensland city would you find the suburb of Surfers Paradise? |
| 32. | Built in Washington, D.C. between 1939 and 1943, what former U.S. president is honoured by this memorial? |
| 33. | Under construction since 1882, in what European city would you find the Sagrada Família? |
| 34. | The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore is a well known landmark and the main church of what Italian city? |
| 35. | Ocho Rios (Spanish for 'Eight Rivers') is a popular tourist resort, and port of call for cruise ships, in what country? |
| 36. | In front of the Palazzo Poli in Rome, what is the name of this famous landmark? |
| 37. | What U.S. city is this? |
| 38. | Lake Titicaca forms part of the border between what two South American countries? |
| 39. | Built in 1950 for the FIFA World Cup, and the largest in Brazil, what is the name of this stadium in Rio de Janeiro? |
| 40. | One of the largest association football stadiums in the world, what is the name of this stadium? |
| 41. | What Asian city is this? |
| 42. | The temples of Bel and Baalshamin were destroyed by Islamic State in 2015. In what ancient Syrian city were they located? |
| 43. | Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, what native American leader is depicted in this mountain carving? |
| 44. | This is Sugarloaf Mountain. In what major city is it located? |
| 45. | 210 metres above ground, on the helipad of what building was this tennis match between Andre Agassi and Roger Federer staged in 2005? |
| 46. | Name this world famous building and the city in which it is located. |
| 47. | What is the name of this famous property in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California? |
| 48. | What nickname is given to the 52-storey Leadenhall Building in London? |
| 49. | The Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China, and the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong can all be found in what famous location in the centre of Beijing, China? |
| 50. | The whole city was painted pink in 1876 to welcome prince Edward VII and Queen Victoria, and has remained so ever since. What is nicknamed the Pink City of India? |
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