Can You Identify These Landmarks That Didn’t Exist Before the Year 2000?

By: Jonnathan Chadwick
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Can You Identify These Landmarks That Didn’t Exist Before the Year 2000?
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About This Quiz

The world is filled with landmarks. People create works of art every day and new ideas are always being brainstormed. On top of that, there's a list of sites sitting right under our noses that could attain "landmark" status at any moment. Those landmarks have been around for decades and centuries, if not millennia. Other landmarks are born out of trending topics and erected almost immediately. They don't attain official landmark status, but they become some of the most popular sites in the country.

It's not as easy to create a landmark as you may think. If you're an artist, you'll need to get all the licensing needed to display your art in a location where it will be seen. It's a lot easier said than done. The tallest statue in America, for example, was rejected by several cities before finding its permanent location. Once you complete all the necessary paperwork and find a permanent home for your art, next comes the waiting game.

You can wait forever and your art may never be designated an official landmark, and if you're a true artist, you probably don't care. If you're a politician who wants to create an officially protected landmark, be prepared to wait. Washington, D.C.'s WWII Memorial was just recently completed and the city still hasn't finished its WWI Memorial. Nevertheless, a lot of landmarks have been erected in the first two decades of the millennium. Some of them are official and some of them are just awesome. Can you name these landmarks that didn't exist before 2000?


01_National September 11 Memorial and Museum
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Can you name this NYC memorial located where the Twin Towers once stood?
The Shard
Cloud Gate
National September 11 Memorial and Museum
Empty Sky
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This monument is simply known as the "9/11 Memorial & Museum" and construction began in 2006. The memorial opened in 2011 and the museum opened in 2014. It remembers all those killed during the 9/11 attacks and the 1993 WTC bombing.

02_Millennium Park
Wikicommons by Sharon Mollerus
What's the name of this stainless steel "bean" that greets visitors at Chicago's Millennium Park?
Cloud Gate
Gateway Arch
Bears Ears
Burj Khalifa
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Wrong Answer

Cloud Gate is nicknamed "The Bean" and its allure comes from the polished finish that makes it resemble a dollop of liquid mercury. It was finished in 2006 and is made of 168 steel plates. The entire structure is 33 feet tall and 66 feet long. The arch is 12-feet high.

03_London Eye
Stuart Stevenson photography/Moment/gettyimages
Do you know the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe?
The Shard
Wembley Stadium
London Eye
Freedom Tower
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Wrong Answer

The London Eye was completed in 2000 and sponsored by Coca-Cola in 2014. It's officially called the Coca-Cola London Eye until 2020 when it will get a new sponsor. Nearly 4 million people visit it each year, making it Britain's top tourist attraction.

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04_Fearless Girl
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Wall Street's "Charging Bull" was erected in 1989 and this courageous statue popped up in 2017. Do you know it?
Statue of Liberty 2.0
Statue of Unity
Fearless Girl
The Bronco Buster
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The "Fearless Girl" caused quite a bit of controversy when it was erected directly in front of the "Charging Bull." The 50-inch girl stared down the 11-foot-tall, 7,000-pound bull until so many people complained that it was relocated. Now it stands in front of the New York Stock Exchange.

05_Burj Khalifa
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Do you know the tallest building in the world?
Burj Khalifa
Freedom Tower
The Shard
Tapei 101
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Wrong Answer

The Burj Khalifa rises more than 2,700 feet and was finished in 2010. The top 10 tallest buildings in the world were all built after the Khalifa, but all are at least 600 feet shorter. The only building from the western hemisphere to make the list is the Freedom Tower, which is about 1,000 feet shorter.

06_bears ears utah
Mark C Stevens/Moment/gettyimages
What's the name of these twin buttes in Utah?
Devils Tower
Gateway Arch
Bears Ears
Gold Butte
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These twin buttes in Utah likely formed at least 50 million years ago, but they weren't designated landmarks until 2016. The amount of protected land around the buttes was reduced the next year but is still being disputed.

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07_Stone of Hope
Wikicommons by olekinderhook
Martin Luther King Jr. was carved "out of the mountain of despair" for this memorial. Do you know it?
Mount Rushmore
Stone of Hope
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Stone Mountain
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The Stone of Hope is part of a larger MLK Jr. Memorial that opened in Washington, D.C. in 2011. King gave his legendary "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington in 1963 and helped push the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The memorial is located at 1964 Independence Ave.

08_Girl with Balloon
Wikicommons by LYDIA and her SALAD DAYS
What's the name of this Banksy work?
Mobile Lovers
Girl with Balloon
Bomb Hugger
Gorilla in a Pink Mask
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You can see Banksy stencils all over the world, as he's one of the most famous street artists. This specific work was once voted the No.1 work of art in England and went up on the Waterloo Bridge in 2002. Unfortunately, the original works don't exist as they were all sold or painted over.

09_Statue of Unity
Wikicommons by Pradeep717
Do you know the tallest statue in the world?
Christ the Redeemer
Great Buddha of Thailand
Statue of Liberty
Statue of Unity
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Wrong Answer

The "Statue of Unity" is a 597-foot tall statue of Sardar Patel. Patel was India's first deputy prime minister and the guy who united all of India to create one of the most populous countries in the world. The statue was completed in 2018.

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10_Wembley Stadium
Wikicommons by Marcschulz at English Wikipedia
The English are known to love football. What's the biggest football stadium in England?
Millennium Stadium
Twickenham Stadium
Croke Park
Wembley Stadium
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The first Wembley Stadium opened in 1922, was renovated in 1963 and demolished in 2003. The new Wembley Stadium was built in 2007 and is the second biggest football stadium in all of Europe. It's the newest football stadium in all of Europe. It's also where the NFL plays its games.

11_One World Trade
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What's the name of the building in downtown Manhattan that stands 1,776 feet tall?
Rockefeller Plaza
Empire State Building
Chrysler Building
One World Trade
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Freedom Tower is officially known as One World Trade Center and stands 1,776 feet tall to commemorate the year we signed the Declaration of Independence. It's the tallest building in the western hemisphere.

12_The Shard
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Can you name the tallest building in the European Union?
Commerzbank Tower
Messeturm
The Shard
One Canada Square
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Wrong Answer

The Shard opened in 2012 and its observation deck, The View from the Shard, opened in 2013. It's the highest observation deck in London and costs about $50 to visit. The elevator takes about a minute to get to the top.

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13_working dogs san antonio monument
John Burnam via YouTube
What's the name of this monument in San Antonio that honors the country's bravest canines?
Bandelier National Monument
Loyalty
Military Working Dogs Teams National Monument
Sheepdog Statue
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Wrong Answer

This monument was dedicated in 2013 to all military working dogs and handlers. The monument consists of a handler who's holding a leash and a machine gun and four military dogs: a Doberman pinscher, a German shepherd, a Labrador Retriever and a Belgian Malinois.

14_Birth of the New World Puerto Rico
Wandering Crypto Dude via YouTube
Can you name the tallest statue in North America?
Golden Driller
Statue of Unity
Birth of the New World
Statue of Liberty
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Wrong Answer

The Statue of Liberty held the title of America's tallest statue between 1886 and 2016. "Birth of the New World" was completed in 2016 and stands 360 feet tall on the coast of Puerto Rico. It commemorates Christopher Columbus discovering the new world.

15_Flight 93 National Memorial
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What's the name of this memorial in Pennsylvania that honors passengers that fought back during the 9/11 attacks?
Tear Drop Memorial
Flight 93 National Memorial
Empty Sky
Tribute in Light
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Wrong Answer

United Airlines Flight 93 was hijacked during the 9/11 attacks and it's believed the plane was headed to the U.S. Capitol Building. Passengers were able to fight back, bringing the plane down in a field in Pennsylvania. A memorial was opened in 2011 at the site of the crash.

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16_the vessel hudson yards
Michael Lee/Moment/gettyimages
What's the name of this honeycomb staircase with 2,500 steps?
The Shed
The Vessel
The High Line
Rockefeller Center
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According to project managers, "The Vessel" is a temporary name and it might get renamed soon. The structure opened in 2019 in NYC's Hudson Yards as part of a $25 billion project. The entire project is expected to be complete in the mid-2020s.

17_Tear Drop Memorial
Harry Douglas via YouTube
Vladimir Putin gifted this memorial to the United States to honor victims of the 9/11 attacks. Do you know it?
9/11 Memorial & Museum
Empty Sky
To the Struggle Against World Terrorism
Tribute in Light
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Wrong Answer

This monument is much easier remembered as the "Tear of Grief" or "Tear Drop Memorial," but others have called it the ugliest monument in America. Vladimir Putin attended the groundbreaking ceremony and served as the keynote speaker in 2005.

18_Lux Mundi
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Do you know the name of this 52-foot Jesus statue in Ohio?
Lux Mundi
Golden Driller
Christ the Redeemer
A Tribute to Courage
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Wrong Answer

"Christ of the Ozarks" in Arkansas is the tallest Jesus statue in the United States at 65.5 feet tall. It was built in 1966. Lux Mundi stands 52 feet tall and replaced a 62-foot-tall Jesus statue called "King of Kings."

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19_World War II Memorial
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Can you name this memorial on the National Mall that's been in the works since 1985?
Washington Monument
Jefferson Memorial
World War II Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
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Wrong Answer

The World War II Memorial was first proposed in 1985. The House voted against the first three proposals and finally passed a fourth proposition in 1993. Fundraising, planning and design began the next year, and it was finished and opened to the public in 2004.

20_Yankee Stadium
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Where do the Bronx Bombers play?
Citi Field
Fenway Park
Madison Square Garden
Yankee Stadium
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Wrong Answer

The new Yankee Stadium hasn't seen as much history as the old Yankee Stadium, but it's still home to one of the country's most historic sports teams. It opened in 2009 and the Yankees won the World Series that year. They haven't won again since.

21_World's Largest Rocking Chair Casey
Wikicommons by Coasterlover1994
In what state can you find the world's largest rocking chair?
Illinois
Texas
Maine
Kansas
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Wrong Answer

The world's largest rocking chair is more than 56-feet tall and 32-feet wide. It stands in Casey, Illinois and was created by Jim Bolin, who happens to work at a pipeline maintenance company and has access to plenty of extra piping. Bolin is known for building large structures in the town.

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22_Forever Marilyn Palm Springs hd
Generasian X via YouTube
You've probably seen this iconic actress and image before. What's the name of this statue?
The Awakening
Allow Me
Forever Marilyn
Chicago Picasso
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Wrong Answer

This is one of Marilyn Monroe's most famous poses and it comes from Billy Wilder's 1955 rom-com "The Seven-Year Itch." This giant sculpture is 26 feet tall and has toured the country and been displayed across the world. It will permanently be displayed in Palm Springs, Florida, come 2020.

23_Shanghai Tower
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The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, but this building has the world's highest observation deck. Do you know it?
Tapei 101
Lotte Tower
Freedom Tower
Shanghai Tower
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Wrong Answer

The Burj Khalifa had the highest observation deck in 2010 but was surpassed in 2011. The Burj Khalifa reclaimed the title in 2014 when a new, higher observation deck was created, but then it lost the title in 2016 when the Shanghai Tower opened.

24_Beijing_birds_nest
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The world was introduced to the "Bird's Nest" stadium during the 2008 Summer Olympics. Where is it?
London
Rio de Janeiro
Beijing
Athens
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Wrong Answer

Even non-sports fans watch the Olympics every few years to watch the opening ceremonies. Beijing's opening ceremony left the world in awe and took place at Beijing National Stadium (aka Bird's Nest). More than 15,000 people performed for more than four hours in a production that cost more than $100 million.

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25_wind chime casey
John Edwards via YouTube
Where in the world can you find the largest wind chime on the planet?
Illinois
Kentucky
Texas
California
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Wrong Answer

Casey, Illinois is home to the world's largest rocking chair, wind chime, mailbox, golf tee, knitting needles, crochet hook, wooden shoes and pitchfork. They were all built by Jim Bolin. The wind chime earned its title in 2012.

26_freedom philly monument
Wanda Kaluza via YouTube
In what historic city can you see these sculptures breaking free in a memorial titled "Freedom"?
Philadelphia
Boston
New York City
Washington, D.C.
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Philly is one of the country's most historic cities and has no shortage of monuments and memorials. This monument titled "Freedom" depicts four people. The first person is fully trapped within the wall and the last person is free.

27_Truth is Beauty burning man
Mark Day via YouTube
Do you know this 55-foot steel structure famous for debuting at the Burning Man festival?
R-Evolution
Bliss Dance
Statue of Unity
Truth is Beauty
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Wrong Answer

The Burning Man festival in Nevada is known for its mammoth art exhibits and giant statues. This one called "Truth is Beauty" is one of the more popular ones and has been displayed in several locations since it was created in 2013. Today, it's on permanent display in the Bay Area.

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28_Tribute in Light
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You can see these blue beams of light from more than 60 miles away. What's the memorial?
Empty Sky
Tribute in Light
Freedom Tower
Tear Drop Memorial
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The "Tribute in Light" started as a temporary art installation in 2002 and eventually turned into an annual commemoration. Everyone in New York City and as far away as Connecticut can see the lights beaming for 24 hours every year.

29_The National Memorial for Peace and Justice
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Do you know this monument in Alabama dedicated to the victims of slavery?
The National Memorial for Peace and Justice
Statue of Unity
Tribute in Light
Empty Sky
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Montgomery, Alabama has been at the center of some of the country's most contentious civil rights moments, so it's only fitting this monument and the Legacy Museum were opened in the city. Both the museum and monument were opened on the same day.

30_swing low harriet tubman memorial
Esther Leviev via YouTube
Do you know the conductor of the Underground Railroad memorialized in this NYC sculpture?
Sarah Moore Grimke
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Sojourner Truth
Harriet Tubman
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Wrong Answer

This 13-foot statue in Manhattan is the first public statue of an African American woman in New York City. The statue is also known as "Swing Low" and is made from two different materials, which create a prominent difference between Tubman's skin and skirt.

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31_Frederick Douglass monument central park
NYC Parks via YouTube
In what legendary park can you find this bronze statue of Frederick Douglass?
Central Park
Balboa Park
Griffith Park
Hyde Park
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This eight-foot statue of Frederick Douglass went up in 2010 and stands at the northwest entrance of the park. The plaza and fountain were constructed in 2005, and today the area is known as Frederick Douglass Circle.

32_Dignity_south_d
Wikicommons by Amphibol
Do you know the name of this statue that celebrates South Dakota's 125th year of statehood?
Dignity
Peace
Destiny
Loyalty
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This 50-foot-tall, stainless steel statue honors the Lakota and Dakota people of South Dakota. Local women posed to serve as inspiration for the statue that was erected in 2016. The statue's quilt is 30 feet wide and covered in diamond-shaped plates that move in the wind.

33_fake Prada store
Harmin Vlogs via YouTube
In what state can you find this fake Prada store?
New York
California
Texas
Florida
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This fake Prada store went up 20 minutes outside Marfa, Texas in 2005 and is a permanent art display. It was vandalized on opening night and almost removed when some argued it was an advertisement. The art was created by Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset.

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34_the high line nyc
Wind Walk Travel Videos ʬ via YouTube
What's the name of this elevated park located on NYC's west side?
The Shed
The Vessel
The High Line
Hudson Yards
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Wrong Answer

Construction on an abandoned train platform in New York City's west side started in 2006 and was finished in 2009. The entire city was excited to hear a 1.45-mile sliver of green was being created in Manhattan. Today, millions visit it every year.

35_Millennium Bridge
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Do you know the name of this footbridge crossing the River Thames in London?
Tower Bridge
London Bridge
Waterloo Bridge
Millennium Bridge
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The Millennium Bridge is also known as the "Wobbly Bridge" because it was a little wobbly when it first went up. It closed on opening day and underwent improvements for the next two years. The bridge cost about $23 million to build.

36_International Spy Museum
Wikicommons by Farragutful
If you want to see all the cool gadgets James Bond uses in his movies, you can visit this Washington, D.C. museum. What is it?
International Spy Museum
Spyscape
CIA Museum
National Cryptologic Museum
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The International Spy Museum opened in 2002 and boasts of the largest collection of spy tools on display. You can find the CIA Museum in Virginia and the NSA's museum (National Cryptologic Museum) in Maryland.

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37_Shoes on the Danube
Wikicommons by Dennis JARVIS
Do you know this memorial in Budapest that honors victims of WWII?
Soviet War Memorial
Shoes on the Danube
Liberty Statue
Millennium Monument
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Wrong Answer

Thousands of Jewish residents in Budapest were lined up along the Danube River and executed at the end of WWII. This memorial features 60 pairs of iron shoes along the river bank and it was finished in 2005.

38_Empty Sky
Wikicommons by Chris Light
What's the name of this 9/11 memorial in New Jersey's Liberty State Park?
Tear Drop Memorial
9/11 Memorial & Museum
Tribute in Light
Empty Sky
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Wrong Answer

This memorial was dedicated in 2011 to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The memorial is named after the state's hero, Bruce Springsteen, who has a song titled "Empty Sky." The title refers to the empty sky where the Twin Towers once stood.

39_rumors of war statue
CBS New York via YouTube
Do you know the name of this statue of an African American in dreadlocks riding a horse?
Truth is Beauty
Rumors of War
Swing Low
Loyalty
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This statue went up in 2019 in response to the Confederate statue controversy that had been brewing all decade. It was unveiled and displayed in Times Square before being moved to Richmond, Virginia where it's on permanent display.

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40_Marina Bay Sands
Wikicommons by Basile Morin
What's the name of this hotel, casino and mall featuring a luxury sky park?
ION Sky
The Venetian Macao
Marina Bay Sands
City of Dreams
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Marina Bay Sands is the most expensive casino in the world and is also home to luxury hotel rooms, stores and restaurants. Its most striking feature is the SkyPark, which looks like a ship balancing atop three towers. It was opened to the public in 2010.

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