New Seven Wonders of the World
Great Wall of China: Great might be an understatement. One of the world’s largest building-construction projects.
Chichén Itzá: Chichén Itzá is a Mayan city on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico.
Petra: The ancient city of Petra, Jordan, is located in a remote valley, nestled among sandstone mountains.
Machu Picchu: This Incan site near Cuzco, Peru, was “discovered” in 1911 by Hiram Bingham.
Christ the Redeemer: Christ the Redeemer a colossal statue of Jesus, stands atop Mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro.
Colosseum: The Colosseum in Rome was built in the first century by order of the Emperor Vespasian.
Taj Mahal: This mausoleum complex in Agra, India, is regarded as one of the world’s most iconic monuments.