Where in the World (495)

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Answer to edition 494

It is not an immediately recognisable building and could be mistaken for a number of theatres or opera houses in Europe because of its circular construction. 

However above the archway and below the quadriga is the name of the building, Politeama Garibaldi. That should indicate which country it is situated in. Typing the name in to Google or some other search engine will reveal that it is in Palermo, Sicily.

Where in the World 495 Palermo, Sicily
Palermo, Sicily

Last week’s winners

Congratulations to those four who identified the distorted city from Where in the World (495) as Palermo: Atul (@pixodentist), Tim (@timofnewbury), Claudia (@crevilla_) and Jackie (@jackiesjourneys)





This week’s “Where in the World…”

In this week’s “Where in the World…” there is another single iconic building. It is well-known and often associated with the city to be identified.

Identifying the building should be easy as there is an obvious clue. That in itself is a clue to the city. Good luck



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