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Match the photo of each European capital's skyline to its name.

by Joepetz. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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3 mins
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413,500
Updated
Sep 19 23
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Paris Dublin Lisbon Prague Budapest Madrid Valletta London Moscow Stockholm



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Budapest

Budapest is the capital of Hungary. Pictured in this skyline shot is the famous St. Stephen's Basilica, (named for the first king of Hungary who is now a saint and whose hand is housed within in the building), and the Széchenyi Chain Bridge which spans the Danube and connects the old cities of Buda and Pest.
2. Stockholm

This is part of Stockholm, Sweden along the Stockholm waterfront called Strandvagen. Strandvagen was built in 1897 for the World's Fair and has been one of the most visited and exclusive neighborhoods in Stockholm ever since.
3. Moscow

The photo is of one of the most iconic skylines in Europe, that of Moscow, Russia. Seen here is St. Basil's Cathedral, with its iconic onion domes, in the world famous Red Square. Red Square is situated within the larger complex known as Moscow Kremlin.
4. Valletta

This is a view of Valletta, Malta from the Mediterranean Sea. The photo depicts part of Valletta's fortification walls and the Grand Harbor. The famous fort here is Fort St. Elmo which is shaped like a star.
5. Dublin

Dublin is the capital of Ireland. Seen in the photo is the famous Ha'penny Bridge which crosses the Liffey River. Also seen is the Liberty Dome, once the tallest building in Ireland, and Custom House which is now the headquarters of the local housing authority.
6. Madrid

Madrid is the capital of Spain. Seen here is the Catedral de la Almudena, the seat of the Archbishop of Madrid, which was consecrated in 1993 after construction was delayed for decades in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War. Palacio Real de Madrid can also be seen. It is the largest royal palace in Europe and was once home to the Spanish Royal Family. Today, its function is largely ceremonial.
7. London

This is a scene from London, England specifically of the famous London Eye Ferris wheel. The London Eye sits on the south bank of the Thames near the Jubilee Gardens. At the time it opened in 2000, it was the world's tallest Ferris wheel but has since been surpassed.
8. Lisbon

The photo is of Sao Jorge Castle in Portugal's capital, Lisbon. Sao Jorge Castle is one of the most important places in Lisbon. Historically, it is believed the city was founded on the site as far back as the second century BC when the fortifications were first built and possibly even as long ago as the 8th century BC when people first lived in the area.
9. Prague

Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic. This is a photo of Prague's Old Town with the iconic Charles Bridge over the Vltava River. Prague Castle can also be seen. It was once the home of the kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman Emperors and other powerful rulers of the day. Today, it is the official office of the President of the Czech Republic.
10. Paris

This photo is of the iconic Eiffel Tower, one of the most famous sites in Paris, France and in the world. The Eiffel Tower lies alongside the Champs de Mars. Named after the Roman god of war, the Champs de Mars was once the training ground for the French military.
Source: Author Joepetz

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