Landmarks50 randomly selected Landmarks questions for quizmasters. New random selection made weekly. Next update: Monday 28th September 2026 (Please note: Questions are taken from our database of previous quizzes. Some questions and answers may be outdated.) |
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| 1. | What world famous landmark is this? |
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Grand Central Terminal (Midtown Manhattan, New York City) | |
| 2. | The Beehive is a nickname for the Executive Wing of the Parliament Buildings of what country? |
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New Zealand (Wellington) | |
| 3. | In what island in Europe are the Caves of Drach? |
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Majorca / Mallorca | |
| 4. | Located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, what is the name of this giant steel sculpture? |
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Angel of the North | |
| 5. | With a capacity of 114,000, the Rungrado 1st of May Stadium is the second-largest stadium in the world. In what country is it? |
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North Korea (Pyongyang) | |
| 6. | La Casa Rosada (English: The Pink House) is the executive mansion and office of the President of what country? |
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Argentina (Buenos Aires) | |
| 7. | Relocated block-by-block in the 1960s to save them from flooding, what location describes these two massive rock temples in southern Eqypt? |
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Abu Simbel (Arabic: أبو سمبل) | |
| 8. | Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, a remote volcanic island in Polynesia, is a territory of what South American country? |
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Chile | |
| 9. | Most noted for its central position on the Silk Road, in what country is the historic city of Samarkand? |
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Uzbekistan | |
| 10. | Opened in 1976, this unusual structure, the Olympic Stadium, is located in what city? |
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Montreal (Quebec, Canada) | |
| 11. | Name this world famous tourist attraction. |
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Sistine Chapel (Apostolic Palace, Vatican City) | |
| 12. | Name this Middle East capital city and country? |
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Manama, Bahrain | |
| 13. | What is the name of this famous island? |
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Ellis Island (New York City) | |
| 14. | By what nickname is 30 St Mary Axe, London better known? |
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The Gherkin | |
| 15. | Built in Washington, D.C. between 1939 and 1943, what former U.S. president is honoured by this memorial? |
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Thomas Jefferson | |
| 16. | With its famous twisted spire, in what English town is the Parish Church of St Mary and All Saints? |
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Chesterfield | |
| 17. | What English seaside resort has the longest pleasure pier in the world? |
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Southend-on-Sea | |
| 18. | Saint Sophia Cathedral is one of the best-known landmarks of what Eastern European capital city? |
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Kyiv / Kiev (Ukraine) | |
| 19. | Name this world famous building and the city in which it is located. |
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Louvre, Paris (Musée du Louvre) | |
| 20. | Opened in 1903, the Williamsburg Bridge connects Manhattan with which other New York borough? |
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Brooklyn (East River) | |
| 21. | What is the name of this world famous landmark? |
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Brandenburg Gate (Berlin) | |
| 22. | A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 13th-century Konark Sun Temple is located in what country? |
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India | |
| 23. | What is the name of this volcano? |
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Mount Vesuvius (ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii in the foreground) | |
| 24. | If completed in 2020 as planned, it will become the tallest building in the world. What is the name of this skyscraper under construction in Saudi Arabia? |
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Jeddah Tower (Arabic: برج جدة - previously known as Kingdom Tower برج المملكة and Mile-High Tower برج الميل) | |
| 25. | In what US city is the Griffith Observatory? |
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Los Angeles (California) | |
| 26. | Elephant Rock in the Valley of Fire is located around 50 miles north east of what city? |
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Las Vegas (Nevada) | |
| 27. | Near what Cambodian city is this UNESCO World Heritage Site? |
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Siem Reap (Angkor Wat) | |
| 28. | What European capital city is this? |
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Rome (Roman Forum) | |
| 29. | Nicknamed the Lotus Temple, in what Indian city would you find the Bahá'í House of Worship? |
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Delhi | |
| 30. | The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is a national monument, landmark and tourist attraction located in what capital city? |
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Taipei (Taiwan) | |
| 31. | Located in Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia and featuring 7,351 rooms, it has set the Guinness World Record for Largest Hotel in the World. What is it called? |
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First World Hotel & Plaza | |
| 32. | Opened in April 2017 and nicknamed "the spaceship", what is the official name of this corporate headquarters in Santa Clara County, California? |
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Apple Park | |
| 33. | On what popular island destination is this, the Mother Temple of Besakih? |
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Bali (Indonesia) | |
| 34. | What is the name of this famous square in Venice, Italy? |
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St Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) | |
| 35. | What capital city is this? |
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Wellington (New Zealand) | |
| 36. | What is the name of this country house in Oxfordshire, England? |
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Blenheim Palace | |
| 37. | Built in the 17th century, the Badshahi Mosque is fifth largest in the world. In what major Asian city is it? |
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Lahore (Pakistan) | |
| 38. | The Metropolitan is the largest opera house in the world. In what city is it located? |
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New York City | |
| 39. | Its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; what European city is this? |
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Bruges (Belgium) | |
| 40. | The Minaret of Jam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in what Asian country? |
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Afghanistan | |
| 41. | On what Caribbean island would you find Maho Beach, famous for its proximity to Runway 10 at the island's international airport? |
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Saint Martin (Princess Juliana International Airport in the Dutch territory of Sint Maarten) | |
| 42. | What is the name of the harbour in front of this skyline? |
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Victoria Harbour (Central District, Hong Kong Island; as viewed from Tsim Sha Tsui, on the opposite side of the harbour) | |
| 43. | Now a secular museum, the Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood is a former Russian Orthodox church in what city? |
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Saint Petersburg | |
| 44. | This is Sugarloaf Mountain. In what major city is it located? |
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Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | |
| 45. | Often listed among the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, in what country is the Parícutin volcano? |
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Mexico | |
| 46. | A UNESCO World Heritage Site, in what city would you find this famous landmark? |
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Bethlehem (Church of the Nativity - West Bank, Palestine) | |
| 47. | A Third Reich-era building used by the Nazi Party for government and social meetings; today it is a seasonal restaurant, beer garden, and tourist attraction; what is the English language name for this infamous building in Berchtesgaden, Germany? |
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Eagle's Nest (German: Kehlsteinhaus) | |
| 48. | What city is this? |
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Singapore (Marina Bay - ArtScience Museum in the foreground) | |
| 49. | Washington, __________, __________, Lincoln. Fill in the blanks from this world famous landmark. |
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Jefferson, Roosevelt (Mount Rushmore National Memorial) | |
| 50. | The Amalienborg palace is the primary residence of the royal family of what country? |
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Denmark (Copenhagen) | |
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