Recognize the Colombo silhouette

Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Colombo skyline silhouette

A lotus tower, a colonial dome, and striped mosque roofs by an open sea edge.

Colombo is easiest to read through Colombo Lotus Tower, Old Parliament, and Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque. A tropical Indian Ocean skyline with a lotus tower, colonial domes and open waterfront. A tall shaft widens into a lotus-shaped observation crown. A low colonial building with a central dome anchors the waterfront. Red-and-white striped domes and minarets add a vivid low cluster. The Colombo Lotus Tower rises as a tall pink-purple shaft with a flower-like crown, while the Old Parliament and Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque add lower historic forms. The skyline is scattered and humid, with palms, cranes and the sea keeping the lower edge open. If the outline has a lotus tower, a colonial dome, and striped mosque roofs by an open sea edge, choose Colombo. The combination matters more than any single building, especially when the skyline is simplified into one clean game silhouette.

IDENTIFICATION NOTES

Find the
clearest clue.

Colombo's skyline is defined by color and spacing. Find the flower-like tower, then use the domes and palms to confirm the tropical capital.

LANDMARKS TO WATCH

3 clues
Colombo Lotus TowerA tall shaft widens into a lotus-shaped observation crown.
Old ParliamentA low colonial building with a central dome anchors the waterfront.
Jami Ul-Alfar MosqueRed-and-white striped domes and minarets add a vivid low cluster.

COMMON MIX-UPS

Compare the outline.

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FAQ

How do you play?

Look at the silhouette and pick one of four cities. Eight rounds, twelve seconds each.

Is it free?

Yes. No account and no download.

Can I play on my phone?

Yes. The quiz is built for a 375px screen first.