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1. The magnificent Pala d'Oro (Golden Pall) is located behind the high altar of a famous Italian basilica, a stunning example of Byzantine-influenced architecture. To which saint is this iconic church dedicated?
2. The Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof) is the most famous landmark of what European city, known for having hosted the Winter Olympics twice?
3. With its lavishly gilded and decorated walls, ceiling and doors, the luxurious Gold Drawing Room is found in which major European museum, a former imperial palace?
4. Demolished in the 1930s, Kiev's beautiful St Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery was rebuilt in which decade - the same that saw Ukraine's independence and the dissolution of the USSR?
5. Often referred to as the Golden Dome, this magnificent building is one of the oldest works of Islamic architecture. By what name is it generally known?
6. Here captured at night, the Golden Temple of Amritsar is the most significant shrine for which Asian religion?
7. Covered with real gold plates, the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda, or Golden Pagoda, is the best-known sight of the city of Yangon, the former capital of which Southeast Asian country?
8. One of Bangkok's most popular tourist attractions, the Golden Buddha is a statue made of solid gold, estimated to be worth about 250 million dollars.
9. The serene beauty of Kinkaku-ji, the Temple of the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto, exemplifies the seamless blending of nature and architecture characteristic of many Japanese landmarks. Of medieval origin, it was rebuilt in 1955 after being destroyed by what catastrophic event?
10. This surprisingly modern-looking gold object is one of the best-known artefacts on display at the Museo del Oro (Gold Museum) of which South American city, the capital of a country named after a famous explorer?
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