Capitals of Europe

Question 1

Albania

Answer 1

Tirana

Known for its colourful Ottoman-, Fascist- and Soviet-era architecture.

Question 2

Andorra

Answer 2

Andorra la Vella

In the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain. Known as a duty-free retail hub.

Question 3

Austria

Answer 3

Vienna

Mozart and Beethoven lived here. Known for its Imperial palaces.

Question 4

Belarus

Answer 4

Minsk

Question 5

Belgium

Answer 5

Brussels

Also the administrative centre of the European Union.

Question 6

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Answer 6

Sarajevo

sa · ruh · yay · vow

A compact city on a river, surrounded by the Dinaric Alps. Where Franz Ferdinand was assassinated.

Question 7

Bulgaria

Answer 7

Sofia

Landmarks reflect more than 2000 years of history, including Greek, Roman, Ottoman, and Soviet occupation.

Question 8

Croatia

Answer 8

Zagreb

zaa · greb

Distinguished by its 18th- and 19th-century Austro-Hungarian architecture.

Question 9

Czech Republic

Answer 9

Prague

praag

Nicknamed “the City of a Hundred Spires,” it’s known for its Old Town Square, Gothic churches, and the medieval Astronomical Clock.

Question 10

Denmark

Answer 10

Copenhagen

On the islands of Zealand and Amager. Originally a viking fishing village.

Question 11

Estonia

Answer 11

Tallinn

Retains its walled, cobblestoned Old Town. Birthplace of many international high-technology companies, including Skype.

Question 12

Finland

Answer 12

Helsinki

One of the highest standards of urban living in the world.

Question 13

France

Answer 13

Paris

Global centre for art, fashion, gastronomy, and culture. Known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques.

Question 14

Germany

Answer 14

Berlin

After World War II, the city was split into West Berlin and East Berlin, divided by the Berlin Wall until 1990.

Question 15

Greece

Answer 15

Athens

One of the world’s oldest cities. Still has many 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis.

Question 16

Hungary

Answer 16

Budapest

Classical architecture. Has around 80 geothermal springs, the largest thermal water cave system.

Question 17

Iceland

Answer 17

Reykjavík

ray · kyuh · vik

One of the cleanest, greenest, and safest cities in the world. Has the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa.

Question 18

Ireland

Answer 18

Dublin

duh · bluhn

Has a significant literary history, and produced many literary figures, including Oscar Wilde.

Question 19

Italy

Answer 19

Rome

Generally considered to be the cradle of Western civilisation and Western Christian culture, and the centre of the Catholic Church.

Question 20

Kosovo

Answer 20

Pristina

prish · tuh · nuh

Question 21

Lativa

Answer 21

Riga

Known for its wooden buildings, art nouveau architecture, and medieval Old Town.

Question 22

Liechtenstein

Answer 22

Vaduz

fa · duts

The most prominant landmark is Vaduz Castle, a royal family residence.

Question 23

Lithuania

Answer 23

Vilnius

Known for its baroque architecture.

Question 24

Luxembourg

Answer 24

Luxembourg

Known for its ruins of medieval fortifications.

Question 25

Malta

Answer 25

Valletta

The walled city was established in the 1500s. It’s known for museums, palaces, and grand churches.

Question 26

Moldova

Answer 26

Chișinău

ki · shuh · nau

Question 27

Monaco

Answer 27

Monaco

Monaco is a city-state and doesn’t have a separate capital city. It’s the most densly populated sovereign state.

Question 28

Montenegro

Answer 28

Podgorica

pod · guh · reet · suh

Rivers and bridges.

Question 29

Netherlands

Answer 29

Amsterdam

Known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system, and narrow houses with gabled facades. Cycling is key to the city’s character.

Question 30

North Macedonia

Answer 30

Skopje

skaw · pyuh

Air pollution is a serious problem in Skopje.

Question 31

Norway

Answer 31

Oslo

Known for its green spaces and museums.

Question 32

Poland

Answer 32

Warsaw

Bombed at the start of World War II. Much of its population decimated by uprisings and the destruction of Warsaw.

Question 33

Portugal

Answer 33

Lisbon

Rich in architecture, pastel-coloured buildings.

Question 34

Romania

Answer 34

Bucharest

boo · kuh · rest

Its iconic landmark is the massive communist-era Palace of the Parliament government building.

Question 35

Russia

Answer 35

Moscow

The city’s architecture is world-renowned. Dostoyevsky was born here.

Question 36

San Marino

Answer 36

San Marino

On top of Monte Titano. Known for its medieval old town and cobblestone streets.

Question 37

Serbia

Answer 37

Belgrade

According to the BBC, one of the five most creative cities. Has film/music festivals, vibrant nightlife, fashion week.

Question 38

Slovakia

Answer 38

Bratislava

Surrounded by vineyards and mountains. Pedestrian-only, 18th-century old town is known for its lively bars and cafes.

Question 39

Slovenia

Answer 39

Ljubljana

loo · bee · aa · nuh

Known for its university population and green spaces. Has many museums and a rich history of discoveries in medicine.

Question 40

Spain

Answer 40

Madrid

A city of elegant boulevards and expansive, manicured parks. Renowned for its rich repositories of European art.

Question 41

Sweden

Answer 41

Stockholm

Covers 14 islands, many bridges, ferries and boats. Cobblestone streets and orche-coloured buildings of the old town.

Question 42

Switzerland

Answer 42

Bern

The structure of city centre is largely medieval, with medieval clock tower and gothic cathedral.

Question 43

Ukraine

Answer 43

Kyiv

kee · iv

Has many high-tech industries, higher education institutions, and historical landmarks.

Question 44

United Kingdom

Answer 44

London

Major global city with influence on world art, entertainment, fashion, commerce, etc.

Question 45

Vatican City

Answer 45

Vatican City

A city-state, the smallest independent state. Iconic art and architecture, including Michelangelo’s ceiling.