Guess the city skyline in Google Earth

Jun 24, 2025

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Geography lovers and Google Earth explorers, have we got a quiz for you! See if you can guess these city skylines as they’ve changed over time.


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An illustration of Earth surrounded by various cityscapes.

Are you a geography wiz? Celebrate Google Earth’s 20th birthday and the beauty of our planet with a fun quiz: Guess the location of the 3D city skyline shown in each Google Earth image — you can even click on the Google Earth link below the image to explore the area!

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    Which city is this?

    • Correct! The answer is New York City, NY — also known as the Big Apple and the home to the Statue of Liberty, Times Square and the Empire State Building. Explore this location!

      Oops! That’s the “Big Apple,” home to the Statue of Liberty, Times Square and the Empire State Building. Explore this location!

    • Correct! The answer is New York City, NY — also known as the Big Apple and the home to the Statue of Liberty, Times Square and the Empire State Building. Explore this location!

      Oops! That’s the “Big Apple,” home to the Statue of Liberty, Times Square and the Empire State Building. Explore this location!

    • Correct! The answer is New York City, NY — also known as the Big Apple and the home to the Statue of Liberty, Times Square and the Empire State Building. Explore this location!

      Oops! That’s the “Big Apple,” home to the Statue of Liberty, Times Square and the Empire State Building. Explore this location!

    • Correct! The answer is New York City, NY — also known as the Big Apple and the home to the Statue of Liberty, Times Square and the Empire State Building. Explore this location!

      Oops! That’s the “Big Apple,” home to the Statue of Liberty, Times Square and the Empire State Building. Explore this location!

    Google Earth aerial image of New York City.
  • 2/9

    Which city is this?

    • Correct! That’s Rio de Janeiro, home to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana beach. Explore this location!

      Oops! That’s Rio de Janeiro, home to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana beach. Explore this location!

    • Correct! That’s Rio de Janeiro, home to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana beach. Explore this location!

      Oops! That’s Rio de Janeiro, home to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana beach. Explore this location!

    • Correct! That’s Rio de Janeiro, home to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana beach. Explore this location!

      Oops! That’s Rio de Janeiro, home to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana beach. Explore this location!

    • Correct! That’s Rio de Janeiro, home to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana beach. Explore this location!

      Oops! That’s Rio de Janeiro, home to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana beach. Explore this location!

    Google Earth aerial image of Rio de Janeiro
  • 3/9

    Which city is this?

    • Correct! The answer is Chicago, IL, also known as the “Windy City,” known for its bold architecture, Willis (Sears) Tower and deep dish pizza. Explore this location!

      Oops! The answer is Chicago, IL, also known as the “Windy City,” known for its bold architecture, Willis (Sears) Tower and deep dish pizza. Explore this location!

    • Correct! The answer is Chicago, IL, also known as the “Windy City,” known for its bold architecture, Willis (Sears) Tower and deep dish pizza. Explore this location!

      Oops! The answer is Chicago, IL, also known as the “Windy City,” known for its bold architecture, Willis (Sears) Tower and deep dish pizza. Explore this location!

    • Correct! The answer is Chicago, IL, also known as the “Windy City,” known for its bold architecture, Willis (Sears) Tower and deep dish pizza. Explore this location!

      Oops! The answer is Chicago, IL, also known as the “Windy City,” known for its bold architecture, Willis (Sears) Tower and deep dish pizza. Explore this location!

    • Correct! The answer is Chicago, IL, also known as the “Windy City,” known for its bold architecture, Willis (Sears) Tower and deep dish pizza. Explore this location!

      Oops! The answer is Chicago, IL, also known as the “Windy City,” known for its bold architecture, Willis (Sears) Tower and deep dish pizza. Explore this location!

    Google Earth aerial image of Chicago
  • 4/9

    Which city is this?

    • Correct! The answer is Sydney, famous for its Opera House, Harbour Bridge and beautiful beaches, including Bondi Beach. Explore this location!

      Oops! The answer is Sydney, famous for its Opera House, Harbour Bridge and beautiful beaches, including Bondi Beach. Explore this location!

    • Correct! The answer is Sydney, famous for its Opera House, Harbour Bridge and beautiful beaches, including Bondi Beach. Explore this location!

      Oops! The answer is Sydney, famous for its Opera House, Harbour Bridge and beautiful beaches, including Bondi Beach. Explore this location!

    • Correct! The answer is Sydney, famous for its Opera House, Harbour Bridge and beautiful beaches, including Bondi Beach. Explore this location!

      Oops! The answer is Sydney, famous for its Opera House, Harbour Bridge and beautiful beaches, including Bondi Beach. Explore this location!

    • Correct! The answer is Sydney, famous for its Opera House, Harbour Bridge and beautiful beaches, including Bondi Beach. Explore this location!

      Oops! The answer is Sydney, famous for its Opera House, Harbour Bridge and beautiful beaches, including Bondi Beach. Explore this location!

    Google Earth aerial image of Sydney, Australia.
  • 5/9

    Which city is this?

    • Correct! Houston, TX, or the “Space City,” is home to NASA's Johnson Space Center and a massive theater district. Explore this location!

      Oops! That’s actually Houston, TX, also known as the “Space City,” home to NASA's Johnson Space Center and a massive theater district. Explore this location!

    • Correct! Houston, TX, or the “Space City,” is home to NASA's Johnson Space Center and a massive theater district. Explore this location!

      Oops! That’s actually Houston, TX, also known as the “Space City,” home to NASA's Johnson Space Center and a massive theater district. Explore this location!

    • Correct! Houston, TX, or the “Space City,” is home to NASA's Johnson Space Center and a massive theater district. Explore this location!

      Oops! That’s actually Houston, TX, also known as the “Space City,” home to NASA's Johnson Space Center and a massive theater district. Explore this location!

    • Correct! Houston, TX, or the “Space City,” is home to NASA's Johnson Space Center and a massive theater district. Explore this location!

      Oops! That’s actually Houston, TX, also known as the “Space City,” home to NASA's Johnson Space Center and a massive theater district. Explore this location!

    Google Earth aerial image of Houston, Texas.
  • 6/9

    Which city is this?

    • Correct! The answer is Los Angeles, CA, the center of the nation's film and television industry and the iconic Hollywood sign. Explore this location!

      Oops! The answer is Los Angeles, CA, the center of the nation's film and television industry and the iconic Hollywood sign. Explore this location!

    • Correct! The answer is Los Angeles, CA, the center of the nation's film and television industry and the iconic Hollywood sign. Explore this location!

      Oops! The answer is Los Angeles, CA, the center of the nation's film and television industry and the iconic Hollywood sign. Explore this location!

    • Correct! The answer is Los Angeles, CA, the center of the nation's film and television industry and the iconic Hollywood sign. Explore this location!

      Oops! The answer is Los Angeles, CA, the center of the nation's film and television industry and the iconic Hollywood sign. Explore this location!

    • Correct! The answer is Los Angeles, CA, the center of the nation's film and television industry and the iconic Hollywood sign. Explore this location!

      Oops! The answer is Los Angeles, CA, the center of the nation's film and television industry and the iconic Hollywood sign. Explore this location!

    Google Earth aerial image of Los Angeles, California.
  • 7/9

    Which city is this?

    • Correct! The answer is Seattle, WA, also known as the “Emerald City',” and home to the Space Needle and a thriving tech scene. Explore this location!

      Oops! The answer is Seattle, WA, also known as the “Emerald City,” and home to the Space Needle and a thriving tech scene. Explore this location!

    • Correct! The answer is Seattle, WA, also known as the “Emerald City',” and home to the Space Needle and a thriving tech scene. Explore this location!

      Oops! The answer is Seattle, WA, also known as the “Emerald City,” and home to the Space Needle and a thriving tech scene. Explore this location!

    • Correct! The answer is Seattle, WA, also known as the “Emerald City',” and home to the Space Needle and a thriving tech scene. Explore this location!

      Oops! The answer is Seattle, WA, also known as the “Emerald City,” and home to the Space Needle and a thriving tech scene. Explore this location!

    • Correct! The answer is Seattle, WA, also known as the “Emerald City',” and home to the Space Needle and a thriving tech scene. Explore this location!

      Oops! The answer is Seattle, WA, also known as the “Emerald City,” and home to the Space Needle and a thriving tech scene. Explore this location!

    Google Earth aerial image of Seattle, Washington.
  • 8/9

    Which city is this?

    • Correct! The answer is San Francisco, CA, famous for the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars and the Transamerica Pyramid. Explore this location!

      Oops! The answer is San Francisco, CA, famous for the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars and the Transamerica Pyramid. Explore this location!

    • Correct! The answer is San Francisco, CA, famous for the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars and the Transamerica Pyramid. Explore this location!

      Oops! The answer is San Francisco, CA, famous for the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars and the Transamerica Pyramid. Explore this location!

    • Correct! The answer is San Francisco, CA, famous for the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars and the Transamerica Pyramid. Explore this location!

      Oops! The answer is San Francisco, CA, famous for the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars and the Transamerica Pyramid. Explore this location!

    • Correct! The answer is San Francisco, CA, famous for the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars and the Transamerica Pyramid. Explore this location!

      Oops! The answer is San Francisco, CA, famous for the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars and the Transamerica Pyramid. Explore this location!

    Google Earth aerial image of San Francisco, California.
  • 9/9

    Which city is this?

    • Correct! The answer is Rome, Italy. The “Eternal City,” it boasts nearly 3,000 years of globally influential art, architecture and culture. Explore this location!

      Oops! The answer is Rome, Italy. The “Eternal City,” it boasts nearly 3,000 years of globally influential art, architecture and culture. Explore this location!

    • Correct! The answer is Rome, Italy. The “Eternal City,” it boasts nearly 3,000 years of globally influential art, architecture and culture. Explore this location!

      Oops! The answer is Rome, Italy. The “Eternal City,” it boasts nearly 3,000 years of globally influential art, architecture and culture. Explore this location!

    • Correct! The answer is Rome, Italy. The “Eternal City,” it boasts nearly 3,000 years of globally influential art, architecture and culture. Explore this location!

      Oops! The answer is Rome, Italy. The “Eternal City,” it boasts nearly 3,000 years of globally influential art, architecture and culture. Explore this location!

    • Correct! The answer is Rome, Italy. The “Eternal City,” it boasts nearly 3,000 years of globally influential art, architecture and culture. Explore this location!

      Oops! The answer is Rome, Italy. The “Eternal City,” it boasts nearly 3,000 years of globally influential art, architecture and culture. Explore this location!

    Google Earth aerial image of Rome, Italy.

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