How well do you know architectural styles around the world?
While certain movements reached the four corners of the earth, some design elements are totally unique to a region or country. Here, we put your knowledge to the test…
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In which country are candi bentars, or split gateways, commonly found at the entrance of temples and palaces?
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These fortified monasteries are found across Bhutan and Tibet. But what are they called?
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Villages filled with traditional Korean homes are now popular tourist attractions across Seoul, Jeonju and Andong. But what is this style of house called?
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While half-timbered homes are found across Europe, one country has so many that it has a tourist route named the Timber-Frame Road. What country are we referring to?
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While stave churches were once a common architectural style across Europe, what country are they associated with today?
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Mid-century modern has seen a resurgence in recent years. Which US city is known for its abundance of these buildings, hosting an annual celebration of the style with Modernism Week?
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These structures are a common sight across the Middle East and North Africa. But what are they for?
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This town house, now a museum, was built by Victor Horta, one of the pioneers of the Art Nouveau style. In which city will you find it?
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Adobe, or mudbrick, has been used for thousands of years across the world. One of the most famous examples is the Great Mosque of Djenné – but where is it located?
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Known for its spectacular modern architecture, Brasília was created to move Brazil’s capital to a more central location. But in what year was it founded?
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This dome-shaped structure is used to hold sacred relics across the Buddhist world. But what is it called?
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