- In which German city would you find the tallest Gothic building in the world?
- Which European capital city is served by Atocha railway station?
- What was London’s O2 Arena originally known as?
- Which architect, much more famous for another iconic 19th century building, designed the framework which supports the Statue of Liberty?
- In terms of floor area, which US governmental building is the largest in the world?
- Which architect links the Gherkin in London, the HSBC Building in Hong Kong, and the Millau Viaduct in southern France?
- In which English city would you find the Spinnaker tower?
- The Golden Pavilion, Himeji Castle, and the rock garden at Ryoan Temple are World Heritage Sites in which country?
- Which biblical construction is said to be the origin of all the different languages of the world?
- Which New York building was the tallest in the world for just 11 months before the Empire State Building was completed in 1931?
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- In which German city would you find the tallest Gothic building in the world?
A: Cologne
- Which European capital city is served by Atocha railway station?
A: Madrid
- What was London’s O2 Arena originally known as?
A: The Millennium Dome
- Which architect, much more famous for another iconic 19th century building, designed the framework which supports the Statue of Liberty?
A: Gustav Eiffel
- In terms of floor area, which US governmental building is the largest in the world?
A: The Pentagon
- Which architect links the Gherkin in London, the HSBC Building in Hong Kong, and the Millau Viaduct in southern France?
A: Norman Foster
- In which English city would you find the Spinnaker tower?
A: Portsmouth
- The Golden Pavilion, Himeji Castle, and the rock garden at Ryoan Temple are World Heritage Sites in which country?
A: Japan
- Which biblical construction is said to be the origin of all the different languages of the world?
A: Tower of Babel - Which New York building was the tallest in the world for just 11 months before the Empire State Building was completed in 1931?
A: Chrysler Building
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