Date the style
Pointed arches and rose windows say Gothic, domes and swirling ornaments say baroque. Each style has a home region.
About Eras & Styles
Architecture is a timeline you can read. Romanesque arches, Gothic spires, baroque curves, and neoclassical columns spread across continents in waves, and every region gave them its own twist.
Some photos are centuries old themselves, which adds a second puzzle: the place you see may look very different today.
Clues to Look For
Local variations
Brick Gothic belongs to the Baltic coast, Manueline ornaments to Portugal, Art Nouveau facades to cities like Riga or Brussels.
Look at the photo itself
Black and white, film grain, or old cars on the street hint at when the photo was taken, and what has changed since.
How It Works
Look closely
Every round shows a real photograph from somewhere on the planet. Signs, plants, architecture, cars, and even the light can give the place away.
Drop your pin
Place your guess on the world map. Zoom in as far as you like, the closer your pin, the better.
Score and discover
See where the photo was really taken, how far off you were, and what makes the place special. Five photos make a game.
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FAQ
Can I play Eras & Styles for free?
Yes. Try a game of Eras & Styles with no account. With a free account you can play as much as you like and with your friends.
How are the points calculated?
Your points depend on the distance between your pin and the place the photo was taken. A pin right on the spot earns the most, and the further away you are, the fewer points you get.
Where do the photos come from?
The photographs come from openly licensed and publicly available media. Each image is credited with its origin when we have that information.