Another Wednesday, another travel quiz. I’ve been playing with PhotoShop and ended up with this slightly distorted image of a famous structure.
Where in the world is it?
I’m in a good mood today, for no particular reason, so I’ll give you a first hint right away.
1. It’s in one of the world’s casino capitals.
Think you know the answer?
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Macau
Update 31 March 2012:
I very rarely say Oh my god! But I’m completely overwhelmed by y’all. Here I had planned heaps of clues: one about how it was a colony of a European country (Portugal) until fairly recently (1999). About how it’s now a special administrative region of a very large country (China), about how another place just down the road was in the same position (Hong Kong). One clue was going to contain just the word ‘handover’. Another was about how its name is spelled 澳門 in the local lingo, one was about how it’s one of the founding members of the WTO – and another about how it has, interestingly, the highest life expectancy in the world.
But nothing was needed. Not only did so many of you know this is Macau – and specifically the ruins of St Paul’s, but many have been there! Without further ado, the honours go to:
- Ana of Ana Travels
- Michael of StruxTravel
- Mary of the world is a book
- Michael of easy hiker
- Bob of piran café
- Vera Marie of A Traveler’s Library
- Arabesque of Mon Journal de Voyage
- Sabrina of Country Skipper
- Laurel of Monkeys, Mountains and Maultaschen
- Eduard
- Kurt of Wanderlusting
- Nancie of Budget Travelers Sandbox
- Ryan of Average Traveller
- Nate of Yomadic
- Vi of Travel tips
- Louise
Congratulations, all!
The Historic Centre of Macao is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Here are more UNESCO World Heritage sites around the world.
Macau!
I know because I’ve been there! I only wish that I had digital photos of my trip. It’s the ruined facade of St. Paul’s Cathedral in Macau!
Ruins of St. Paul’s – Macau. Almost made it here and would love to visit Asia’s Vegas version one day.
Is this in Macau?
I think it’s Macau. Because it’s definitely NOT Vegas. 🙂
Pretty cool, Sophie. Monte Carlo’s the first place that comes to mind.
St. Paul’s in Macau. I mention Macau in my post today. Since it was a rainy day, it actually looked something like this!
I noticed you mentioned Macau. Such a small world…
haha! none other than the ruins of st. paul in Macau. ^0^
if not for the hordes of tourist, this is definitely a must see!
I have no idea what the building is, but it is a very cool picture. Also, I think a good mood for no particular reason is the best kind 🙂
🙂
Easy! It’s the ruins of St. Paul in Macau 🙂 What a gorgeous place. We went there a few years ago and I remember walking up the hill and seeing that sight. Beautiful!
Well, I can’t for the life of me figure out where it is but I’d guess somewhere in Monte Carlo based on the casino clue and it looks European to me.
You’re right about the European look 🙂
How about Port Arthur near Hobart, Tasmania?
I’m not confident at all about this answer, but will throw it out there. Is it at the palace in Monte Carlo?
Macau?
I really have no clue but maybe Monte Carlo? Great idea though.
This has to be Macau!
I don’t have a website yet, but will soon to blog about a nice trip I am about to make; from China by train to Sydney (except Singapore-Darwin..). Compliments for your interesting website!
Thank you. I’d love to travel flightless from China to Oz – or even Europe to Oz. Let me know when your website is up and running.
Ohh I know. Macau, Hong Kong.
You are wrong. Macau is separate administrative region and nothing to do with Hong Kong, except they are located close by to each other.
Interesting effect. That’s Saint Paul’s Cathedral in Macau. I was there on a very foggy, and rainy day a few years ago.
It’s Macau! I know that even though I’ve only ever been in the Casinos! One of these times I’ll get out and explore – hopefully you’ll have some more pictures to share.
Sadly, I don’t. It’s been a long time since I was there, 1994, when it was still a Portuguese colony. All the photos I have are badly exposed prints, and most of my then 6-year-old daughter. I’d like to go back and do a photo walk!
I haven’t a clue, so I need more clues from you!
No idea- I am so stinkin bad at these! But cool photoshopping!!
Macau. Been there!
Just in case, “St Pauls”, Macau.
Macau, Ruins Of Saint Pauls Church 🙂
Yay, I know this. It’s Macau!
It looks like the Scala in Milan!
It is easy to guess when you have been there 🙂
It’s really the only iconic landmark in Macau, so not so difficult. You’ll have to make it tougher next time!
Yes, you’re absolutely right. This one was too easy 🙂
It easy if had been there. Otherwise you need clues to guess it.
Macau is such a great place. Have you managed to go yet?
Yes, many years ago.