Iconic Places Quiz: How Many Can You Name?

If you consider yourself a knowledgeable traveler, you should be able to score 15/15 on this iconic places quiz.

Iconic Places Quiz: How Many Can You Name?

Woman walking in the ancient Egyptian temple in Luxor

Are you up for a challenge? Test your general knowledge of worldwide landmarks with this fun travel quiz. We'll show you a picture of an iconic place, give hints to help you guess and then reveal the answer.

Of course, we know our readers are well-traveled individuals, so don't expect to see landmarks that are too obvious, like the Eiffel Tower or the Statue of Liberty. Still, anyone with a basic knowledge of the world's most iconic places should be able to get a 15/15.

Here we go...

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1. Guess This Iconic Place

Cliffs of Moher at sunset in Co. Clare, Ireland

Featured in classic movies like "Princess Bride" and "Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince," this natural landmark receives 1.5 million visitors annually.

Answer: Cliffs of Moher

Location: Lahinch, Ireland

One of Ireland's most important attractions, the Cliffs of Moher is home to various species of birds. The contrast between the dark cliffs covered in green and the rough blue sea below is incredibly alluring.

Where to stay: Shamrock Inn Hotel

2. Guess This Iconic Place

Aerial view of the Pyramids of the Sun in Teotihuacan, México.

Once the capital of a great empire, this structure is the most-visited landmark in its country.

It's also considered one of the world's most important archaeological zones.

Answer: Teotihuacan

Location: San Juan Teotihuacán, Mexico

The bustling capital of the Aztec Empire was home to a complex society with a rigid hierarchy, strong commerce and an intricate irrigation system. Spanish conquistadors wrote about being in awe of the city in their chronicles. Anyone who visits its ruins can certainly understand why.

Where to stay: Hotel Casa Blanca

3. Guess This Iconic Place

Multicolored fishing boats in Ha Long bay, Vietnam

One of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, this fluvial landscape has stone cliffs and floating villages on emerald waters.

Answer: Ha Long Bay

Location: Ha Long, Vietnam

This Vietnamese natural wonder is a site to behold. Though day trips are possible, staying at least one night aboard a small ship is highly recommended. Possible activities include kayaking, rock climbing and hiking.

Where to stay: Aboard the Treasure Junk on a Handspan overnight cruise

4. Guess This Iconic Place

Court of the Lions in Nasrid Palaces of Alhambra palace complex, Granada, Spain

In a country known for its unique architecture — the product of merging two cultures — this iconic place stands out as the crown jewel.

Answer: Alhambra Palace

View of the famous Alhambra, Granada, Spain.

Location: Granada, Spain

Considered the most notable example of Islamic architecture in Spain, Alhambra is an impressive palace filled with intricately decorated courtyards, fountains and gardens. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Where to stay: Hotel Palacio de Santa Paula, Autograph Collection

5. Guess This Iconic Place

Cape Town City from Table Mountain in South Africa

This mountain is the signature feature of one of the capital cities in a country that has three.

Answer: Table Mountain

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Table Mountain defines geography (and, therefore, life) in Cape Town. It provides a habitat for countless species and an easy way for citizens of the busy city to enjoy nature.

Where to stay: Rosedene Guest House

6. Guess This Iconic Place

Standing out in a country known for its natural beauty, anyone who loves the outdoors will be able to guess this landmark.

So, we'll do you one up: Try to guess the exact location.

Answer: Yosemite Valley

Location: Yosemite National Park, California

It's impossible to say which part of Yosemite is the most beautiful, but this valley is surely a contender. Forests and lakes complement two recognizable cliffs: El Capitan and Half Dome. Both of which are popular (and challenging) rock-climbing spots.

Where to stay: Yosemite Valley Lodge

7. Guess This Iconic Place

Northern Territory - Road to Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Sacred to the Indigenous people of the area, this unusual monolith is distinctive because of its bright-red color.

Answer: Uluru

Uluru Scenic Australian Northern Territory

Location: Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia

The Uluru Rock plays an important role in the cosmogony of the Anangu, an aboriginal group that has been in Australia for more than 60,000 years. It is within a national park that also protects the sacred Kata Tjuta red rocks.

Where to stay: Desert Gardens Hotel

8. Guess This Iconic Place

Considered the largest religious complex on the planet, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is featured in its country's flag.

Answer: Angkor Wat

Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia

Spanning 402 acres, Angkor Archaeological Park includes numerous temples and routes. The largest and most famous is Angkor Wat, which has switched between Hinduism and Buddhism several times throughout the country's history. Despite its popularity, it's not a site to be missed.

Where to stay: Heritage Suites Hotel

9. Guess This Iconic Place

The largest waterfall in the world straddles between two countries and feeds one of the world's most dangerous rivers.

Answer: Victoria Falls

Aerial view of famous Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Zambia

Location: Zambia and Zimbabwe

Dumping a staggering 500 million liters per minute, Victoria Falls is simply astonishing. Visitors can play it as safe or as adventurous as they wish: Stay calm and dry on the boardwalk, or dare to bungee jump over the merciless Zambezi River.

Where to stay: A'Zambezi River Lodge

10. Guess This Iconic Place

Petroglyph of birdman on Easter Island Chile

This extremely remote island has famous inhabitants — and they are not human.

Answer: Easter Island

Location: Chile

Set in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Easter Island is known for its moai, giant rock sculptures of long-faced men. Now part of Chile, the island's original name is Rapa Nui.

Where to stay: Altiplanico Rapa Nui

11. Guess This Iconic Place

Two Arab men looking over Dubai from the Burj Khalifa

This building has a superlative that makes its home country immensely proud.

And it provides one of the coolest city views on the planet.

Answer: Burj Khalifa

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest building in the world, marking Dubai's skyline. There is controversy around it due to the poor working conditions (even alleged human trafficking) of the workers who built it.

Where to stay: Sofitel Dubai Downtown

12. Guess This Iconic Place

No one would blame you if you thought this landmark was far from civilization.

But it's actually in the middle of a former imperial city.

Answer: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Location: Kyoto, Japan

Rows and rows of bamboo grow in this bamboo grove in the heart of Kyoto. The peaceful landmark invites visitors to get away from urbanity for a brief blissful moment.

Where to stay: Hazuki Kyoto

13. Guess This Iconic Place

As functional as it is pretty, this bridge is famous enough to bring in enthusiastic tour groups filled with people eager to see it.

Answer: Tower Bridge

Location: London, United Kingdom

Don't worry if you thought this was London Bridge; it's a common confusion. The actual London Bridge is a pretty boring structure whose main purpose for tourists is to provide views of the splendid (and very accurately named) Tower Bridge.

Where to stay: citizenM Tower of London

14. Guess This Iconic Place

Lift up Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro.

From the top of this landmark, you'll be able to get wonderful views of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Answer: Sugar Loaf Mountain

Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

This unique cylindrical mountain is the most emblematic part of Rio's Guanabara Bay. Take a cable car up to the peak to get views over the bay and to see the Christ the Redemer statue.

Where to stay: Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro

15. Guess This Iconic Place

Tomb of Ramses V and Ramses VI (KV9), Valley of the Kings, Egypt

Built thousands of years ago, this iconic place was (literally) fit for kings.

Answer: Valley of the Kings

Location: Luxor, Egypt

Egypt's Pyramids of Giza deserve the fame they enjoy. But if you're lucky enough to visit Egypt, also head to Luxor and tour the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of pharaohs like Tutankhamun and Ramses II.

Where to stay: Pavillon Winter Luxor