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<img alt='The Statue of Liberty' class='size-full wp-image-1997' height='664' src='https://www.hoppa.com/resource/blog/uploads/2016/05/stat-of-lib.jpg' width='999' /> The Statue of Liberty 1. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of what European country? The Statue of Liberty was designed by French Sculptor Frederic Auguste Barthholdi and was sent as a gift to America from the people of France. <img alt='Taj Mahal in India' class='size-full wp-image-1999' height='667' src='https://www.hoppa.com/resource/blog/uploads/2016/05/INDIA-2.jpg' width='1000' /> Taj Mahal in India 2. What is the name of this famous landmark? This well known landmark is the Taj Mahal, located in Agra, India. It became an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, and attracts 7 to 8 million visitors every year. <img alt='Burj Al Arab Hotel' class='size-full wp-image-2000' height='611' src='https://www.hoppa.com/resource/blog/uploads/2016/05/DUBAI-2.jpg' width='999' /> Burj Al Arab Hotel 3. Where can you find this hotel?This 7-Star hotel is found inDubai, UAE. The Burj Al Arab is a modern hotel, built on a small island on the coast of Dubai. This luxurious hotel is one of Dubai's most popular attractions. From personal butlers and the rooftop helipad, to the variety of bars and restaurants it's a highly recommended place to stay when visiting Dubai. <img alt='Eiffel Tower' class='size-full wp-image-2001' height='666' src='https://www.hoppa.com/resource/blog/uploads/2016/05/paris-1.jpg' width='999' /> Eiffel Tower 4. The Eiffel Tower was originally meant to be built in Barcelona but the people rejected it. This is true, the Eiffel Tower was originally meant for Barcelona however, the people of Barcelona rejected the idea and left Gustave Eiffel to pitch his idea somewhere else. Once it was built in Paris, many Parisians criticized the landmark and it was planned to be taken down until it was proved useful as a communications tower. The Eiffel Tower remains one of the most popular landmarks in the world. <img alt='Saint Basil Cathedral' class='size-full wp-image-2002' height='706' src='https://www.hoppa.com/resource/blog/uploads/2016/05/RUSSIA-2.jpg' width='1000' /> Saint Basil Cathedral 5. Where is this famous monument? This famous landmark is the Saint Basil Cathedral in Moscow, Russia.Completed in 1560, the architects built eight churches around the central ninth church, representing the medieval eight point star. The cathedral is now a museum and is open daily for visitors. <img alt='Mount Rushmore National Monument, South Dakota.' class='size-full wp-image-2003' height='667' src='https://www.hoppa.com/resource/blog/uploads/2016/05/RUSHMORE-2.jpg' width='1000' /> Mount Rushmore National Monument, South Dakota. 6. Which American state can this landmark be found in? The Mount Rushmore National Memorial can be found in South Dakota. The sculpture is carved straight into the granite of Mount Rushmore. The 60-foot sculptures are the heads of four American presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. <img alt='Chichen Itza' class='size-full wp-image-2004' height='730' src='https://www.hoppa.com/resource/blog/uploads/2016/05/MEXICO-2.jpg' width='1000' /> Chichen Itza 7. What is the name of this famous landmark? This famous landmark is  Chichen Itza located in Yucatan, Mexico.  Chichen Itza means 'at the mouth of the well of the Itza'. An estimated 1.4 million tourists visit the Chichen Itza every year, making it one of Mexico's most popular attractions. During the 1400's people abandoned Chichen Itza to the jungle, scientists have no real evidence of why it was abandoned, however they suspect it was to do with droughts and exhausted soils.   <img alt='Pyramids of Giza' class='size-full wp-image-2005' height='667' src='https://www.hoppa.com/resource/blog/uploads/2016/05/giza-pyr.jpg' width='1000' /> Pyramids of Giza, Cairo, Egypt 8. The Pyramids of Giza in Egypt are the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? This is true, The Pyramids of Giza are the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Seven Wonders are; Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Great Pyramid of Giza, Colossus of Rhodes, Lighthouse of Alexandria, Temple of Artemis, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus and the Statue of Zeus at Olympia. Construction started on the Pyramids of Giza in 2560 BC. <img alt='Blue Church Dome in Santorini, Greece' class='size-full wp-image-2006' height='662' src='https://www.hoppa.com/resource/blog/uploads/2016/05/BLUE-DOME-GREECE-2.jpg' width='1000' /> Blue Church Dome in Santorini, Greece 9. Which Greek island is the Blue Domed Church located on? The Blue Domed Church is located on the Greek Island Santorini. You can find this iconic Church in the Village of Oia. <img alt='Trevi Fountain ,Rome, Italy.' class='size-full wp-image-2007' height='763' src='https://www.hoppa.com/resource/blog/uploads/2016/05/trevi-fountain.jpg' width='999' /> Trevi Fountain ,Rome, Italy. 10. The central figure of the Trevi Fountain in Rome is called Neptune, God of the _______?TheSea! The Trevi fountain can be found in Rome, Italy, and is one of the most popular water fountains in the world. The Trevi fountain is popular for making a wish and thousands of people throw a coin in everyday. As a result, the fountain collects around 3,000 Euros per day. It's also a illegal to take any money from the fountain! The architecture and artwork of the Trevi fountain is stunning, which is why it attracts so many tourists every year. <img alt='Sydney Opera House' class='size-full wp-image-2008' height='667' src='https://www.hoppa.com/resource/blog/uploads/2016/05/sydeny-opera.jpg' width='1000' /> Sydney Opera House 11. The Sydney Opera House in Australia was home to the triathlon events during the summer Olympics in what year?The summer Olympics were held in Sydney, Australia in 2000. The Opera House was home to women triathlon events. <img alt='Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany' class='size-full wp-image-2009' height='701' src='https://www.hoppa.com/resource/blog/uploads/2016/05/GERMANY-2.jpg' width='1000' /> Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany 12. Neuschwanstein Castle can be found in which German province? Neuschwanstein Castle can be found in Bavaria. The fairytale-like castle finished construction in 1882, allowing Ludwig II to move in. However, when he passed away in 1886, it opened to the public. Neuschwanstein Castle attracts millions of people every year, sometimes up to 6,000 visitors per day during the busy summer months. <img alt='Leaning Tower of Pisa' class='size-full wp-image-2010' height='667' src='https://www.hoppa.com/resource/blog/uploads/2016/05/pisa.jpg' width='999' /> Leaning Tower of Pisa 13. Which district in Italy is the Leaning tower of Pisa located in? The Leaning tower of Pisa can be found in Italy's districtof Tuscany!The construction took place in three stages over 199 years, beginning in 1178. The reason for the tilt was due to soft grounds on one side. The tower's lean slowly increased for years after until the 20th and 21st centuries where engineers finally stabilized the building. <img alt='Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain' class='size-full wp-image-2011' height='667' src='https://www.hoppa.com/resource/blog/uploads/2016/05/BARCELONA-2.jpg' width='999' /> Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain 14. When did the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain start construction? Construction started on the Sagrada Familia in 1882!The building work is still incomplete and is predicted to be finished in 2026. <img alt='Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco' class='size-full wp-image-2012' height='667' src='https://www.hoppa.com/resource/blog/uploads/2016/05/san-fran.jpg' width='1000' /> Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco 15. The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco was supposed to be painted blue once it was built.This is false. The Golden Gate bridge started construction in 1933 and finished in 1937. When the steel arrived in San Francisco, the steel was covered in an orange/red primer to help protect it but rather then change it to the conventional black or grey colour, the building team decided to keep it orange/red as it stood out nicely against the hills and city. Plus, the bold colour made it more visible in the fog. <img alt='Great Wall of China' class='size-full wp-image-2013' height='800' src='https://www.hoppa.com/resource/blog/uploads/2016/05/wall-of-china.jpg' width='1000' /> Great Wall of China 16. How many miles long is The Great Chinese Wall in China? The Great Wall of China is 13,170 miles long. Thanks to modern measuring techniques, in 2012 it was revealed to be 13,170 miles long. It runs through 15 provinces and regions including Bejing, Gansu, Qinghai plus many more.

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