Which of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is the only one still largely standing?
AnswerGreat Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid, built around 2560 BC, is the only ancient wonder that survives.
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The basics
The Eiffel Tower was built for which event?
AnswerThe 1889 World's Fair in Paris
It was the entrance arch for the 1889 Exposition Universelle.
Going deeper
Who organized an early commercial rail excursion in England in 1841, a milestone in package travel?
AnswerThomas Cook
Thomas Cook arranged a rail trip from Leicester to Loughborough in 1841.
The UN's tourism agency, UN Tourism (formerly UNWTO), is headquartered in which city?
AnswerMadrid
The UN tourism agency is based in Madrid, Spain.
What does UNESCO's World Heritage List recognize?
AnswerPlaces of outstanding cultural or natural value
World Heritage Sites are protected for their outstanding universal value to humanity.
Expert level
Which ancient Greek writer, called the 'Father of History', traveled widely and described Egypt?
AnswerHerodotus
Herodotus described his travels, including Egypt and its pyramids, in his Histories.
Which country was the main destination of the Grand Tour, for its art and ancient ruins?
AnswerItaly
Rome, Florence, Venice and Naples were the high points of the Grand Tour.
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