Architectural champions
Natural mysteries
UNESCO Treasures
Movie locations
Blindly: what's in the photo?
100
What is the tallest building in the world today? It is 828 meters tall and has 163 floors.
The Burj Khalifa (Dubai, UAE).
100
This lake in Russia is the deepest in the world (1,642 meters). It contains 20% of the planet's total non-freezing fresh water. It is about 25 million years old and has not yet "aged." What is its name?
Lake Baikal (Russia)
100
Which Italian city on the water is slowly sinking due to floods?
Venice
100
Which London station was used for the filming of the Platform 9¾ farewell scene in the Harry Potter movies?
King's Cross Station.
100
The photo shows a city, at the entrance of the city there is a red neon sign that glows in the desert at night. The sign reads "Welcome to Fabulous ..."
Las Vegas
200
Which skyscraper in New York was the tallest in the world from 1931 to 1972 (40 years)? Its spire is inspired by the shape of a pencil.
The Empire State Building (New York, USA). It is 443 meters tall (including the spire).
200
In which country is the Valley of Geysers, the only major geyser field in Europe, where you can see the famous Strokkur geyser, which erupts every 5 to 10 minutes?
Iceland (Haukadalur, the Valley of Geysers).
200
Which ancient Inca city in Peru, hidden high in the mountains, suffers from too many tourists?
Machu Picchu
200
In which US desert national park were the scenes of the planet Luther and the wastelands in the movie Interstellar (2014) filmed?
Death Valley National Park (Death Valley, California), specifically the Mesquite Flats dunes.
200
What kind of statue is it and where is it located?
statue of liberty, New York, USA
300
Which palace in France has the longest facade in the world (more than 500 meters) and the largest number of windows (more than 2,000)?
The Palace of Versailles (Versailles, France).
300
This is the world's largest coral reef, visible even from space. It stretches for 2,500 km along the coast. Name it.
The Great Barrier Reef (Australia).
300
This holy city in the Middle East is of great importance to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It is home to the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Dome of the Rock. It has been on the list of endangered sites since 1982. What is its name?
The Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls (Israel/Palestine). It is on the list of endangered sites due to the deterioration of its monuments and archaeological sites.
300
Which London square with fountains and lions was the meeting place for the main characters in the movie 101 Dalmatians (1996)?
Trafalgar Square
300
what is the name of this waterfall?
Victoria Falls
400
This theater is not the largest, but it is the most recognizable in the world. Its roof resembles sails or a shell. What is its name?
The Sydney Opera House (Sydney, Australia).
400
This volcano in Italy destroyed Pompeii in 79 AD. It is still active and last erupted in 1944. What is its name?
Mount Vesuvius (Naples, Italy)
400
This oldest national park in the US (founded in 1872) is famous for its geysers, hot springs and wildlife. Due to tourist pressure, poaching and climate change, UNESCO listed it as threatened (1995-2003). What is its name?
Yellowstone National Park (USA).
400
Which palace in St. Petersburg was filmed as the residence of the Russian emperor in the film Anna Karenina (2012) with Keira Knightley?
The Winter Palace (Hermitage) was used for interior scenes, but the Yusupov Palace was often used.
400
what is the name of this museum?
The Louvre
500
On the island of good spirits, tourists have been creating an open-air museum of wooden figurines for over 50 years, leaving their crafts for the spirits. It is impossible to get there by car; only a multi-day river rafting trip will take you there. Where is it located?
Lake Voronye, Belomorsky District, Karelia
500
This is the strait between England and France, where the famous tunnel is located. What is it called?
The English Channel.(Ла-Манш)
500
Which ancient city in Jordan, carved directly into pink rocks, is being damaged by rain and wind?
Petra
500
In The Truman Show (1998), the “sea” that Truman escapes across is actually a large outdoor set built in which real-world location, later used for other disaster and post-apocalyptic films?
Seaside, Florida (the “Sea Dragon” tank was constructed there, but the water scenes used a soundstage; the town itself became a recurring TV/film location).
500
What do you think this sea is called?
The Dead Sea