Explore The Beauty Of Seven Wonders

More than 2,000 years after ancient Greeks identified the ancient Wonders of the World, millions of people around the globe cast Internet ballots to update the list with seven new wonders. This is not the first time an attempt has been made to update the list, but this very well may be the most widespread. The new seven wonder foundations is a private organization started in the year 2001. The organization took initiative in conducting a global contest on internet to find the new Seven Wonders of the World. More than 100 million people participated in this internet poll and finally on July 7th on 2007 the election results were declared and the new seven wonders of world were announced.

The Great Wall of China is one of the supreme wonders on the planet earth. This huge wall goes up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus stretching approximately 6700 kilometers. This man made wonder was enlisted in the world heritage by UNESCO in 1987 and known to be visible from moon too. There are many tour operators who help you plan a trip to this amazing man made wonder of earth.

The Taj Mahal India offers you the architectural beauty of Mugals which is also known as the epitome of love. This beautiful monument was made by Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal who died during child birth. This monument is built entirely of white marble and attracts millions of tourists every year to witness its beauty.

The statue of Christ the Redeemer Brazil was built on the top of Corcovado Mountain. The monument is 38 meter in height and has a small chapel at its base. The purpose for building this monument was to signify that Christ love all.

Machu Picchu Peru is one of the famous citadels in Incas and now has been included into one of the new 7 wonders of the world. This monument is situated about 2438 meters above the sea level.

Chichen Itza Mexico is a religious center which has square shaped central pyramid about 75 feet tall.

Colosseum Rome shows the remarkable architecture and engineering of Roman people to the world. This amphitheater was built in the Roman age which could accommodate thousands of viewers.

The Petra Jordan which comprises of more than 800 individual monuments including buildings, tombs, baths, funeral corridors, temples, arched income and adjacent streets.