Guess the Quito skyline

Quito, Ecuador

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Gothic basilica towers, a hilltop winged statue, and green volcanic slopes.

Quito is easiest to read through Basilica del Voto Nacional, El Panecillo, and Pichincha slopes. A narrow Andean capital of basilica towers, white domes and steep green volcano slopes. Tall Gothic towers and pointed pinnacles create a jagged historic crown. A winged statue rises on a hill above the central roofscape. Green volcanic hills press close around the city valley. The Basilica del Voto Nacional adds a long Gothic mass with unusual animal gargoyles, while the Panecillo statue rises on a high ridge above the old city. Quito's skyline climbs and dips through a narrow valley, with colonial roofs and mountains visible in almost every direction. If the outline has gothic basilica towers, a hilltop winged statue, and green volcanic slopes, choose Quito. The combination matters more than any single building, especially when the skyline is simplified into one clean game silhouette.

IDENTIFICATION NOTES

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clearest clue.

Quito is a narrow valley silhouette. The old city landmarks are important, but the steep green slopes around them are the quickest way to separate it from Lima or Bogota.

LANDMARKS TO WATCH

3 clues
Basilica del Voto NacionalTall Gothic towers and pointed pinnacles create a jagged historic crown.
El PanecilloA winged statue rises on a hill above the central roofscape.
Pichincha slopesGreen volcanic hills press close around the city valley.

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FAQ

What is the clearest landmark in Quito?

Basilica del Voto Nacional: Tall Gothic towers and pointed pinnacles create a jagged historic crown.

Which cities are easy to confuse with Quito?

Bogota: Bogota has a wider flat plateau and a continuous eastern ridge rather than a long narrow valley. Lima: Lima is dry and open to the Pacific, while Quito is enclosed by green volcanic slopes.

What should I look for in the Quito skyline?

Quito is a narrow valley silhouette. The old city landmarks are important, but the steep green slopes around them are the quickest way to separate it from Lima or Bogota.

How do you play?

Look at the colorful city skyline image and pick one of four cities. Eight rounds, starting with 20 seconds and getting tighter each round.

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.