Test your knowledge with these top questions!
What does Ávila Cathedral's eastern apse form?
The cathedral's defensive eastern projection is known as the Cimorro, a fortified tower integrated with the city wall.
Which river flows through Carcassonne?
The waterway crosses Carcassonne before emptying into the Mediterranean near the Gulf of Lion.
Which 16th-century mystic was born in the city of Ávila and founded the Discalced Carmelites?
Teresa's first reformed convent, St. Joseph's, opened in Ávila in 1562 and became the movement's starting point.
Which area does Cartagena's Torre del Reloj serve as the main gateway to?
The clock tower stands over the original city gate and opens onto Plaza de los Coches inside the old town.
Which Dubrovnik landmark is the Old Town's main pedestrian street?
Also called Placa, Stradun runs through the Old Town and hosts shops and major public events.
Which landmark most famously surrounds Ávila's historic center?
UNESCO calls Ávila an outstanding example of a medieval fortified city, with its surrounding defenses still fully intact.
What landmark encloses Cartagena de Indias's historic center?
Cartagena's walls and bastions helped defend the Spanish colonial port from repeated seaborne attacks.
Which sea borders Dubrovnik?
Dubrovnik sits on Croatia's southern coast, where the sea between Italy and the Balkans shapes its maritime setting.
Which defensive layout is a hallmark of Carcassonne's medieval Cité?
The inner and outer ramparts enclose the medieval hilltop settlement, with towers lining both walls.
Which landmark stands inside Carcassonne's medieval Cité?
The former cathedral combines a Romanesque nave with a Gothic choir and transept.