Monday, 4 July 2011

Guess these cities if you can.....

Clues:-
  • This city of Bulgaria has Jews Christians and Muslims living in harmony.
  • In AD809 this city (then called Serdical) was captured by Khan Krum and in 1382 Ottomans captured this city.
  • In 1852 Earthquakes devastated the city and in 1878 Ottoman rule ended and this city became capital of Bulgaria.
  • In 1946 Monarchy abolished and People’s Republic declared with this city as capital.
  • Church of Sveta Sofia, the famous landmark here is a Roman era church, converted into mosque during ottoman rule.

Ans:- This is the city of SOFIA


Clues:-
  • This city of Sweden consumes lots of coffee.
  • In 1252 this city served as a post in the iron trade from mines in Bergslagen.
  • In 1634 Sweden was made an independent monarchy, with this city as its capital.
  • In 1912 this city hosted Summer Olympics and in 1973 Carl XVI Gustaf Folke Hubertus was crowned King of Sweden.
  • In 1998 this city was designated a European City of Culture.
  • VASA is the famous 16th century warship on display here.
  • This city holds the "water festival" every year.

Ans:- This is the city of STOCKHOLM



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