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Post by LHR02 on Oct 7, 2004 15:00:54 GMT -5
So, let's test our European smarts shall we?  1) Where would one need to go to see Rembrandt's 'Nightwatch' up close and personal? 2) Where is the Fisherman Bastion? 3) Where and what is Avila? 4) Unveiled in 1512 it was a masterpiece to stun the ages even till today. What is it and where is it? 5) This 1000 room private residence is the largest occupied castle in the world. Who owns it and where is it? 6) King Friedrich II built this magnificent retreat in 1745. What is it, where is it? 7) The Festival of Literature is held annual in this self named 'city of books'. Where is it? 8) Monet's garden can be found where? 9) The highest railroad station in the world at 11,400'. From here you can visit the Eispalast. What and where? Google if you must...needed info is here. Let's see who can get them all quickest! |
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Post by LHR02 on Oct 7, 2004 16:58:57 GMT -5
What? No one wants to play?   I tested, a simple google search will yeild l the answers.  |
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Post by WillTravel on Oct 7, 2004 17:23:36 GMT -5
I will later! I'm still at work, although it is a bit of a slow day  . |
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Post by nitsansh on Oct 7, 2004 19:06:30 GMT -5
Do I post answers here???
I definitely know 2,3 and 10... the latter is the highest station in Europe, I think you can find higher elsewhere in the world...
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Post by nitsansh on Oct 7, 2004 19:17:47 GMT -5
OK... I found 1 and 6 as well...
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Post by nitsansh on Oct 7, 2004 19:25:26 GMT -5
and I'm quite sure about #4 too...
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Post by LHR02 on Oct 8, 2004 14:45:54 GMT -5
Nitsansh IM'd me these answers:
in no particular order...
The highest station in Europe is Jungfraujoch in Switzerland.
Avila is a provincial capital in Spain, some 100 KM west of Madrid, known for its complete walls and the birthplace of a famous saint...
King Friedrich II built Sansoussi palace at Potsdam.
Rembandt's Nightwatch is at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
The famous masterpiece made in 1512... I guess that refers to the Mona Liza of Leonardo de Vinci, which one can see at the Louvre in Paris...
The fisherman bastion is on the castle hill in Budapest.
He's got 6 of the 9...anyone else? Oh, and the Mona Lisa is not the answer I was looking for although it fits. Anyone else? 5, 7, & 8 are still unanswered. ;D
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Post by LHR02 on Oct 8, 2004 15:41:24 GMT -5
Come on Muvver! You should get #5 without even having to google! ;D
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Post by nitsansh on Oct 8, 2004 18:28:42 GMT -5
Does #7 refer to Hay-on-Wye in Wales??
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Post by LHR02 on Oct 8, 2004 18:35:58 GMT -5
ABSOLUTELY! That is precisely what it refers to!
Nitsansh now how 7 or the 9!!
thanks for playing....great job!
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Post by jennifer on Oct 9, 2004 9:54:47 GMT -5
Okay here I go, I didn't look at the other's answers, so if I'm wrong, don't think i'm dumb hehehe
1. Rijksmuseum
2. Halaszbastya is in Budapest, Hungary
3. It is a provincial capital in Spain, west of Madrid, known for a famous saint
4. It is the wonders of the Sistine Chapel, unveiled on the 1st of November of that year by Michaelangelo
5. Windsor Castle where the queen and monarchy live. But according to the Guiness book of world records, Hradcany Castle in Prague is the world's biggest.
6. Schloss Sanssouci in Germany
7. Hay-on-Wye in Wales
8. In Giverny, France
9. Jungfraujoch
So, Ging, how did I do?
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Post by LHR02 on Oct 9, 2004 13:39:53 GMT -5
Got 'em all! |
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Post by jennifer on Oct 9, 2004 13:48:19 GMT -5
hehe Cool!
I like little tests like that, they give me the opportunity to discover places I woud like to see in the future!
When you're bored, keep'em coming! hehe
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