How well do you know London landmarks? Take our quiz to find out

Think you know London like the back of your hand? From its towering icons to its hidden gems, this city is packed with history, culture, and sights that leave millions of visitors in awe every year.

Whether you're a lifelong Londoner or just love to daydream about strolling along the Thames, this quiz is your chance to show off your knowledge of the Big Smoke's most famous landmarks.

Get ready to explore the tales of towering bridges, regal palaces, and the quirkiest corners of London. Grab a cup of tea, put on your thinking cap, and see if you’ve got what it takes to be crowned the ultimate London expert!

Let the fun begin – but remember, no peeking at Google maps!

Questions:

1. What iconic London landmark is famously associated with the Great Fire of London in 1666?

a) Tower of London

b) St. Paul's Cathedral

c) The Monument

d) Westminster Abbey

2. Which London landmark houses the Crown Jewels?

a) Buckingham Palace

b) Westminster Abbey

c) Tower of London

d) St. James's Palace

3. What is the name of the giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames?

a) The Shard

b) The Gherkin

c) London Eye

d) Millennium Dome

4. Which London landmark features the Whispering Gallery?

a) Westminster Abbey

b) Tower Bridge

c) St. Paul's Cathedral

d) The British Museum

5. What landmark serves as the official residence of the British monarch in London?

a) Kensington Palace

b) Buckingham Palace

c) Clarence House

d) Hampton Court Palace

6. What historic London landmark is famous for its Beefeaters and ravens?

a) Tower of London

b) Windsor Castle

c) Westminster Abbey

d) Hampton Court Palace

7. Which bridge is often confused with London Bridge because of its iconic towers?

a) Millennium Bridge

b) Tower Bridge

c) Westminster Bridge

d) Southwark Bridge

8. What London landmark's clock tower was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012?

a) St. Stephen's Tower

b) Big Ben

c) Westminster Tower

d) Elizabethan Spire

9. What is the full name of the theatre associated with William Shakespeare, reconstructed near its original site in London?

a) William Theatre

b) Shakespeare’s Round

c) The London Ampitheater

d) Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre

10. Which museum in London is home to the Rosetta Stone and the Elgin Marbles?

a) Natural History Museum

b) The British Museum

c) The Science Museum

d) The V&A

Answers:

1. c) The Monument

2. c) Tower of London

3. c) London Eye

4. c) St. Paul's Cathedral

5. b) Buckingham Palace

6. a) Tower of London

7. b) Tower Bridge

8. b) Big Ben

9. d) Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre

10. b) The British Museum