All right, world travelers! Do you have a sharp eye for detail? Have you been around the globe a few times? Then take our quiz pitting Old World destinations versus New World locales. Can you tell which of these photos were taken in Europe and which were taken stateside? It may be harder than you think!
Like this story? Join the 1 million other travelers who read our free Deal Alert newsletter. It’s full of our best tips, trip ideas, and travel deals. Subscribe here today!
Image Gallery
Question
Gorgeous Spanish square or historical American town?
Question
Gorgeous Spanish square or historical American town?
Answer: New World
This is Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida. Its historical campus is often regarded as one of the most beautiful in the U.S.
Question
The land of Hans Christian Andersen or a stateside land of make-believe?
Answer: New World
You'd be forgiven for thinking this California town is actually in Denmark! The sweet hamlet of Solvang in the Santa Ynez Valley was founded by Danish schoolteachers in the early 20th century.
Question
North American vines or Northern Italy wines?
Answer: Old World
This is Piedmont, one of Italy's most well-known wine regions. Its frigid Alps and warm Mediterranean breezes lead to its signature light, acidic wines.
Question
Stunning American Southwest or classical Spanish countryside?
Answer: New World
This scene can only be Taos, New Mexico! The hot spot in the Southwest is home to countless artists and artisans, music and dance festivals, and outdoor activities in the nearby Rio Grande del Norte National Monument.
Question
French village or French flair?
Answer: New World
This is St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Savannah, Georgia. Savannah boasts one of the country's largest National Historic Landmark Districts, filled with iconic squares, Victorian mansions, and ornamental ironwork.
Question
A city bustling with American enterprise or a European hub of finance?
Answer: Old World
Willkommen! This skyline belongs to Frankfurt, one of Germany's largest cities. The skyline is so vast that some locals refer to it as "Mainhattan" as a nod to the nearby Main River as well as that other iconic commercial hub, New York City.
Question
American recreation or distinctly Dutch scenery?
Answer: New World
Welcome to Holland … Michigan, that is! It may be the Midwest, but this tourist spot is known for its Tulip Time Festival, which celebrates the town's Dutch heritage, as well as for its windmills and (what else?) its wooden-shoe factory.
Question
Med-style celeb hideaway or whitewashed villa on the actual Mediterranean?
Answer: Old World
This one is for real: a luxury villa perched on the island of Menorca, Spain. The island is actually a biosphere reserve filled with untouched beaches and wetlands, a haven from nearby Mallorca and its touristy crowd.
Question
Old World vines or New World award winners?
Answer: New World
These undulating vineyards are situated in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge, known as "the world of wine in 40 miles" for its small size but unique (and productive) terroir.
Question
American college quadrangle or age-old European park?
Answer: Old World
This is Planty Park in Krakow, Poland. Surrounding the medieval Old Town and dotted by shady trees, ponds, and refreshment stands in warmer months, it's a popular gathering place for locals.
You Might Also Like:
- Quiz: Which Travel Peril Will Kill You?
- Quiz: Are These National Parks American or International?
- Quiz: Which European Country Should You Actually Live In?
Like this story? Join the 1 million other travelers who read our free Deal Alert newsletter. It's full of our best tips, trip ideas, and travel deals. Subscribe here today!
We hand-pick everything we recommend and select items through testing and reviews. Some products are sent to us free of charge with no incentive to offer a favorable review. We offer our unbiased opinions and do not accept compensation to review products. All items are in stock and prices are accurate at the time of publication. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission.
Top Fares From
Today's Top Travel Deals
Brought to you by ShermansTravel
Black Friday Sale: 6-Night India Tour,...
Exoticca
vacation $1599+Amsterdam to Copenhagen: Luxe, 18-Night Northern...
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
cruise $12399+Ohio: Daily Car Rentals from Cincinnati
85OFF.com
Car Rental $19+