Sunday, 1 May 2011

Heard about these beautiful cities?

Clues:-
  • Located beneath a volcano named Pinchincha, this city is the capital of Ecuador the South American country.
  • After being invaded by Incas in 1428, Atahualpa became the emperor.
  • Atahualpa offered Pizzaro the Spanish invader a ransom of gold and silver. This treasure, collected but not delivered to Pizzaro is still not found.
  • Quito cathedral ( built in 1562) and The Plaza Grande are the famous landmarks here.
  • This city exports roses and is the centre of the world !

Ans:- We are talking about the city of QUITO.

Clues:-
  • This city of Hungary is the city of spas and is situated on river Danube- one side of which is Buda and the other side is called ....(well that will be too much of a clue....)
  • 1956 was eventful year here when uprising against Stalinism was suppressed by Soviet.
  • "Castle hill", "Heroes Square " and The Chain Bridge are famous landmarks.
  • Chain Bridge was completed in 1848 when reformer Count Szecheneyi could not attend his father's funeral due to Danube.
Ans:- We are talking about the city of BUDAPEST.

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