Can You Guess the Place by a Picture of It?

By: Jonnathan Chadwick
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Can You Guess the Place by a Picture of It?
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About This Quiz

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Are you ready to put your geography skills to the test? Take a break from your social media scrolling and see if you can guess the place by a picture of it in this fun quiz. With thousands of cities, millions of neighborhoods, and billions of places in the world, it's a big challenge to identify them all!

From iconic landmarks to world-famous beaches, this quiz will take you on a virtual journey to some of the coolest places on Earth. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or just looking for some vacation inspiration, this quiz is sure to keep you entertained. Can you recognize a city based on its skyline? Give it a try and see how well you know the world!

So, if you're up for the challenge, test your knowledge and see if you can guess the place by its picture. From towering monuments to breathtaking landscapes, there's a lot to discover in this quiz. Get ready to travel the world without leaving your seat and see how many places you can identify!

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Great Pyramid of Giza
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In what country will you find this Ancient Wonder of the World?
Mexico
Egypt
Japan
Iran
United States Capitol Building
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Some of the world's most important issues are resolved in legislative buildings around the world. Which one is this?
British Columbia Parliament
The Parliament House of Singapore
United States Capitol Building
The Legislative Palace of Peru
Sydney Opera House
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More than 1 million people visit this world-famous opera house each year. Where is it located?
Buenos Aires
Cape Town
Sydney
Christchurch

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Times Square
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More than 300,000 people visit the core of the Big Apple every day. What is it called?
Lower East Side
Greenwich Village
SoHo
Times Square
Great Barrier Reef
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Do you know this underwater ecosystem that is the biggest of its type in the world?
Red Sea Coral Reef
New Caledonia Barrier Reef
Great Barrier Reef
Florida Reef
Tower of Pisa
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Around the world where is this tower that might never fall down?
Pisa
Rome
Florence
Milan

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Rio de Janeiro
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What South American city does Christ the Redeemer look over?
Medellin
Rio de Janeiro
Lima
Buenos Aires
Stonehenge
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Where's this mysterious rock pattern that has become a symbol of Britain?
Wales
Ireland
England
Scotland
CN Tower
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The CN Tower is the king of this skyline. Do you know the city?
Perth
Buenos Aires
Toronto
Chicago

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Dubai
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This skyline features a sailboat-shaped hotel and the tallest building in the world. What city is it?
Miami
Dubai
Sydney
Singapore
Vatican City
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This is the smallest country in the world map. What is its name?
Hong Kong
Singapore
Monaco
Vatican City
The Everglades
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What is the name of this tropical wetland that is home to some of the rarest and most endangered animals on Earth?
The Everglades
Redwood State Park
White Mountain National Forest
Tongass National Forest

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Ha Long Bay
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Where can you find this body of water known as Ha Long Bay?
Vietnam
Australia
Japan
Hawaii
Pompeii
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The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD destroyed this ancient Roman city. What is it?
Pompeii
Babylon
Alexandria
Carthage
Venice
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You'll probably travel by gondola in this "Floating City." What's its name?
Florence
Syracuse
Milan
Venice

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Blue Lagoon
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In what country will you find this geothermal spa known as the Blue Lagoon?
Sweden
Switzerland
Iceland
Norway
The Big Dipper
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Can you name this famous pattern of stars?
The Big Dipper
Orion's Belt
Winter Hexagon
Summer Triangle
Grand Canyon
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In 2019, this iconic United States National Park celebrated its 100th anniversary. Where is it?
Colorado
Nevada
Arizona
Utah

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Petra
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In what country will you find the ancient city of Petra?
Iran
Jordan
Syria
Egypt
Earth
NASA images by Reto Stöckli via WikiCommons
What is the name of this planet that was first photographed in 1946?
Mercury
Earth
Venus
Mars
Palace of Versailles
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This palace is where Napoleon used to throw his parties. What's its name?
Chateau de Fontainebleau
Luxembourg Palace
Palace of Versailles
Elysee Palace

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Haight-Ashbury
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What's the name of this California neighborhood that served as the epicenter of the 1960s counterculture movement?
Alamo Square
Haight-Ashbury
Fisherman's Wharf
Russian Hill
Santorini
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This Greek island is famous for its blue-topped roofs and rugged landscape. What's its name?
Mykonos
Santorini
Milos
Naxos
Antarctica
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Can you name this place that is also the largest desert in the world map?
Antarctica
The Sahara
Iceland
Patagonia

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Hong Kong
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The skyline of this city features more skyscrapers than anywhere else in the world. Where is it?
Beijing
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Singapore
Hungarian Parliament
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This legislative building is one of the most visited in the world. Where is it?
Italy
Germany
France
Hungary
Changi Airport
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Can you name this airport that is home to the world's tallest indoor waterfall?
Heathrow Airport
Changi Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport

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Biltmore Estate
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Do you know the name of this estate that is considered the largest private house in America?
Biltmore Estate
Mar-a-Lago
Monticello
Hearst Castle
Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni
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In what country will you find the largest salt flat in the world map?
India
Australia
Bolivia
South Africa
Jupiter
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What is the name of this planet where it rains diamonds?
Mars
Venus
Jupiter
Neptune

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Black Rock City
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Almost 100,000 people attend the Burning Man festival every year. What is the name of this temporary city in the desert?
Bedrock
Castle Rock
Hogsmeade
Black Rock City
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
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You may recognize this forest for inspiring the 2009 movie "Avatar," but do you know what it's called?
Great Otway National Park
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Tandayapa Cloud Forest
Shibuya
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Do you know the name of this Tokyo location that is known as the "Times Square" of Asia and the busiest intersection in the world?
Shibuya
Ginza
Asakusa
Osaka

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Antilia
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This $2 billion home called Antilia is the largest private residence in the world. Where is it located?
India
China
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Iguazu Falls
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Can you name these South American waterfalls that make up the largest waterfall system in the world?
Angel Falls
Victoria Falls
Iguazu Falls
Niagara Falls
Pearl Tower
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It's not the tallest structure in the city, but the Pearl Tower on this city's skyline is the star of the show. What is the city?
Shanghai
Singapore
Beijing
Seoul

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Antelope Canyon
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Where can you find these sandstone structures?
Antelope Canyon
Mesa Verde
Bryce Canyon
Zion National Park
Positano
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You've probably seen this Italian cliffside village in a picture or two. Do you know its name?
Positano
Sorrento
Portofino
Cinque Terre
Maasai Mara
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Millions of animals migrate to this Kenyan national reserve each year. What is it called?
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Kruger National Park
Serengeti
Maasai Mara

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Navagio Beach
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You've probably seen this cove before. On what Greek island can you find it?
Zakynthos
Mykonos
Naxos
Milos