Do you want to try and answer these World famous landmarks quiz questions? There are many famous landmarks across the World, some more well known than others. Why not add one of the famous landmarks trivia quiz questions to your regular group or pub quiz.
Famous Landmarks Quiz Round 1
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most visited monuments in the world. What year was it built?
In 1889 after two years of construction, the Eiffel Tower was built.
In which Country will you find the Taj Mahal?
The Taj Mahal is located in India
What’s the name of the largest temple in the World situated in Cambodia?
Angkor Wat
Can you name the famous waterfall that is located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe?
Victoria Falls is on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe
Multiple choice – How long did it take to build the Great Wall of China?
- 100 years
- 2,000 years
- 1,000 years
It took over 2,000 years to build the Great Wall of China
Famous Landmarks Quiz Round 2
Which famous New York skyscraper opened in May 1931?
The Empire State Building
The World’s largest amphitheatre is in Italy, what’s it called?
The Colosseum is the World’s largest amphitheatre and is located in the centre of Rome
The Tower of London was built in 1040 by who?
William the Conqueror
In which year was the Sydney Opera House opened by Queen Elizabeth II?
Queen Elizabeth II opened the Sydney Opera House in 1973.
In which UK county will you find Stonehenge?
Stonehenge is in Wiltshire
Famous Landmarks Quiz Round 3
Which famous French landmark sits on the river Seine?
You’ll find the Notre Dame Cathedral in the middle of the river Seine
The World’s tallest building is the Burj Khalifa. Where will you find it located?
The Burj Khalifa is in Dubai
What’s the name of the observation tower in Seattle?
The Space Needle is located in Seattle
If you’re visiting London, you’ll probably think of Big Ben, the famous clock. What is the real name of this famous clock?
The Elizabeth Tower. Big Ben is actually the name of one of the bells in the tower.
Multiple Choice – The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the most famous landmarks in the World. What year did the bridge open?
- 1935
- 1932
- 1939
The Sydney Harbour bridge opened in 1932
Famous Landmarks Quiz Round 4
You’ll find the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. Which Country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
Name the famous landmark that is known for not standing completely straight.
The Leaning Tower Of Pisa
Can you name the tallest building in London?
The Shard stands at 310 metres making it the tallest building in the UK
What’s the name of the limestone statue that’s located on the bank of the Nile in Egypt?
The Great Sphinx of Giza can be found on the bank of the Nile in Egypt
Can you name the four Presidents on Mount Rushmore National Memorial?
You’ll spot George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln on the Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Famous Landmarks Quiz Round 5
In which US national park will you find the Old Faithful Inn?
The Old Faithful Inn can be found in Yellowstone national park
What’s the name of the largest waterfall at Niagara Falls?
Horseshoe Falls is the largest waterfall at Niagara Falls
In what Country will you find Hobbiton?
Hobbiton is in New Zealand
What castle in Romania is known as Dracula’s Castle?
Bran Castle is also known as Dracula’s Castle
In which Paris landmark will you find the Mona Lisa?
The Mona Lisa can be found in The Louvre
Famous Landmarks Quiz Round 6
Which famous landmark celebrated Valentine’s Day in 2022 by lighting the tower blue in support of Tiffany & Co.’s Blue is the Color of Love Campaign?
The Empire State Building
At what famous London landmark does the old lady in Mary Poppins feed the birds in front of?
St Paul’s Cathedral is where the birds are being fed in Mary Poppins
What famous US landmark opened to the public in October 1888?
The Washington Monument opened on 9th October 1888
Who was the first English royal to live at Buckingham Palace?
Queen Victoria was the first English royal to live at Buckingham Palace
What colour is the Golden Gate Bridge?
The Golden Gate Bridge is orange
Famous Landmarks Quiz Round 7
Does the Statue of Liberty hold the torch in the left or the right hand?
The Statue of Liberty torch is in the right hand
What Scottish landmark features in Harry Potter filming
The Glenfinnan Viaduct
Does Angkor Wat face North, East, South or West?
Angkor Wat faces west
What landmark is “Elite few for” an anagram of?
Elite few for – Eiffel Tower
In what region in Italy will you find the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is in Tuscany
Famous Landmarks Quiz Round 8
What will you find at the top of the Eiffel Tower?
There is an apartment at the top of the Eiffel Tower
The Taj Mahal sits on the bank of which river?
The Taj Mahal is on the bank of the Yamuna river
What 2001 movie was partly filmed in Angkor Temple?
Tomb Raider was partly filmed in Angkor Temple
How many floors does the Empire State Building have?
- 100
- 103
- 109
The Empire State Building has 103 floors
What’s the nickname for the Yeoman Warders who guard the Tower of London?
The nickname for Yeoman Warders are Beefeaters