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About This Quiz
The world is a big wonderful place. Whether it's your own backyard or halfway across the world, there are lots of things to see and explore. Seeing the most famous landmarks in the world is a priority for many travelers. They inspire wonder in those who behold them.
One of these landmarks is the Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this archaeological marvel was the home of the Khmer Empire for seven centuries. It is number seven of the Seven Wonders of the World and one of the most famous religious monuments. When it was first built, the king dedicated it to the Hindu god, Vishnu. Later, its caretakers repurposed it for Buddhism. Even as it's changed, it is still a thing of beauty.
Another breathtaking wonder of the world is the Roman Colosseum. This ancient amphitheater was a spectacle when it was first built and still is. It remains after both natural disasters and human-made ones.
There is so much history behind these places and others that draw people to them year after year. Travelers go to soak in what they have to offer. Take our quiz and see how much your travels have taught you!
Uluru
Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, opening in 1973. The fact that it wasn't even complete didn't stop American singer and actor Paul Robeson from serenading the construction workers in 1960 with "Ol' Man River" during their lunch break.
Ballarat
Port Arthur
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Hampi Monuments
Golden Temple
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is a national treasure and one of the New Seven Wonders of the world. It took over 20,000 workers around 20 years to build this mausoleum for the Emperor Shah Jahan's late wife, Mumtaz.
Red Fort
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The Great Temple
The Royal Tombs
Obelisk Tomb
Petra
The architects of the city of Petra knew a thing or two about city planning for the seat of the Nabataean Empire. They devised sophisticated waterways and tunnels that formed human-made water in the middle of a desert.
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Christ the Redeemer Statue
The 98-foot-tall Christ the Redeemer statue is closely associated with Rio and Brazil. Started by the Catholic Church in Rio, the first stone was laid on the summit of Mount Corcovado in 1921. Construction began in 1926 and finished in 1931.
Sugarloaf Mountain
Ipanema
Copacabana
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The Forbidden City
Terracotta Warriors
The Great Wall of China
The English translation of the Chinese name for the Great Wall of China is "Long Wall." It's appropriate because the wall comes in at a length of 13,170 miles. It was built to protect the Qin dynasty.
Summer Palace
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The Kremlin
St. Basil's Cathedral
St. Basil's Cathedral is an iconic symbol of Russian architecture. It was named after a saint who was known as the "holy fool," and even Ivan the Terrible both feared and respected him at the same time.
Catherine Palace
Cathedral of St. Sophia
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Gamble House
Alcatraz Island
Balboa Park
Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge's original reddish-orange hue was initially supposed to be a temporary primer color. But one of the architects preferred the unusual "international orange" color.
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Roman Forum
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Construction on the Leaning Tower of Pisa began in the late 12th century and took over 200 years to complete. Originally, it was intended to stand straight but took to a side angle over time as it was being built. It stands in an area called the Square of Miracles.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Ponte Vecchio
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Buckingham Palace
As the days of monarchs dwindle around the world, Buckingham Palace still thrives and has stood the test of time to remain a working royal palace. One of the main attractions of this site is the changing of the guard.
Big Ben
Tower of London
Westminster Abbey
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Chan Chan
Iquitos
Macchu Pichu
Macchu Pichu is a living testament to Incan ingenuity. The sprawling stone structure was built 8,047 feet above sea level on top of a mountain. Because of the elevation, it's recommended that visitors spend the night in a nearby town before trekking to the sight.
Colca Canyon
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Plaka
Mount Olympus
Herodes Atticus Theater
The Acropolis
The Acropolis seems like it was pulled out of the stories of Greek mythology. The ruler Pericles built it during the "golden age" of Athens as a tribute to the city and the goddess, Athena.
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La Rambla
Casa Mila
Park Guell
La Sagrada Familia
Barcelona's most famous architect, Gaudi, started his colossal masterpiece La Sagrada Familia in 1882 and is now in its final stage of construction. Project architects estimate the famous temple will finally be complete in 2026.
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Washington Monument
Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore is a landmark in the Black Hills of the state of South Dakota. The carved heads of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln stand an imposing 60 feet tall of Harney Peak granite.
Fort McHenry
Monticello
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Valley of the Kings
The Great Sphinx
The Great Pyramid of Giza
Older than 4,000 years old, The Great Pyramid of Giza and the other pyramids were among the great mysteries of the world for centuries. It is one of the few structures of the ancient world still standing.
Colossi of Memnon
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Burj Khalifa
At 2,716 feet high, the Burj Khalifa has the distinction of being the tallest free-standing building on the planet. Tourists can see the glitz and glitter of Dubai from one of 160 stories.
Palm Jumeirah
Deira Clock Tower
Al Fahidi Fort
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Brooklyn Bridge
Grand Central Terminal
Old Whalers' Church
Statue of Liberty
One of the most famous landmarks of the United States, the government of France gave the Statue of Liberty to the U.S. in 1886 to commemorate the friendship between the two nations. It is also a worldwide emblem of freedom.
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Cheddar Gorge
Durdle Door
Stonehenge
Situated 88 miles outside of London, Stonehenge is less than a day away from the city but couldn't be more different from its urban neighbor. It took ancient people around 1,000 years to build, and no one really knows what prehistoric societies used it for.
The Needles
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Cu Chi Tunnels
Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay is 168 square miles comprised of over 1,600 limestone islands on beautiful, clear green and turquoise waters. The spellbinding caves and caverns are scattered all over the bay.
My Son
Hue
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Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower has come to be one of the enduring symbols of Paris. The original purpose of the tower was to display French industrial might at the World's Fair of 1889, and then it was to be destroyed after 20 years. Clearly, the government changed its mind.
Sacre-Coeur
Les Invalides
Moulin Rouge
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London Eye
Lloyd's Building
The Shard
Swiss Re Building
The Swiss Re Building, also known as the Gherkin due to its striking resemblance to a pickle, is constructed of 10,000 tons of steel. At 500,000 square feet, it stands out along the London Skyline.
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New York Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza
American Merchant Mariners' Memorial
National September 11 Memorial
Ten years after 9/11 occurred, a memorial was unveiled to honor that fateful day in American History. Two reflecting pools and 400 white oaks now occupy the space where the Twin Towers once stood.
General Grant National Memorial
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W Hotel
Diagonal Zero Zero
Torre Glories
The Torre Glories is a representation of the contemporary rebirth of Barcelona. Although many say it is similar to the Swiss Re building in London, the architect says he looked to Montserrat and La Sagrada Familia for inspiration.
Mount Tibidabo
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Bridge of Sighs
Constitution Bridge
Of the five bridges that cross the Grand Canal in Venice, the Constitution Bridge is the newest. Made of glass and marble and intended to be a footbridge, four pranksters drove a car on it in the early morning hours.
Scalzi Bridge
Rialto Bridge
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Modern Art Museum
Tadao Ado's unique concrete and glass structure, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is not just contemporary in its art. It's contemporary in its architecture with 40-foot glass walls sitting on a reflecting pool.
Winspear Opera House
Flatiron Building
St. Patrick Cathedral
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CCTV New Tower
Summer Palace
Temple of Heaven
National Stadium
The National Stadium of Beijing, nicknamed the Bird's Nest, was not only unique for its place in history. It's even more significant because it is the biggest steel structure on the planet.
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Empire State Building
Although it was built in 1931, the Empire State Building is still in the top 50 tallest buildings in the world. On two separate observation decks, visitors can see all of New York City.
Rockefeller Center
Metropolitan Opera House
Radio City Music Hall
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Olympiasta
Camp Nou
Allianz Arena
The Allianz Arena of Munich, Germany looks like a cross between a tire and a rectangular golf ball. It is the home of the football squad, F.C. Bayern Munich and is known for lighting up in either red, white or blue at night.
Stamford Bridge
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The Bund
Shanghai Tower
While the Shanghai Tower may be second in the world in height behind the Burj Khalifa, it's first in other areas. It has the highest observation deck in the globe and the fastest elevators.
Yuyuan Garden
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
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Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is impressive for its sheer magnitude. It stretches across a mile and pumps about 500 million liters of water down per minute. A local tribe called it "The Smoke that Thunders."
Tugela Falls
Lisbon Falls
Howick Falls
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Alexander Garden
Armoury Chamber
Cathedral of Christ the Savior
State Hermitage Museum
The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg was once the Winter Palace of the Romanovs. After the Russian Revolution, it was turned into a museum that has one of the best art collections in the world.
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Carthusian Monastery
Royal Chapel of Granada
Alhambra
The Alhambra wasn't just a palace for the Nasrid Dynasty. It was an ancient fortress that actually means "red fort" in Arabic and the only surviving piece of the Islamic Golden Age.
Generalife
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Mount Kilimanjaro
At 20,000 feet, Mount Kilimanjaro has no equal in height, but about 25,000 rock climbers try their luck every year. Those who reach the summit of Uhuru Peak, write about the moment in a book that sits in a box there.
Drakensberg
Rwenzori Mountains
Semien Mountains
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Place de la Concorde
Arc de Triomphe
Originally initiated by Napolean in 1806, the Arc de Triomphe was completed by King Louis-Philippe in 1836. It is the cornerstone of celebration in France, especially for Bastille Day on July 14th.
Louvre
Montmartre
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Markt
Atomium
Manneke Pis
Grand-Place
After being nearly destroyed by war, the Grand-Place of Brussels, Belgium still stands in the city center. In 1998, it was recognized by the United Nations as a World Heritage Site.
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El Tatio
Valle de la Luna
Easter Island
The Polynesian settlers of Easter Island, the Rapa Nui, created 900 human-like statues called "moai" in what is now Chile. It is believed that the Rapa Nui lasted until about the 16th century, but no one is sure why their civilization ended.
Atacama Desert
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