There are many remarkable wonders of the world, both ancient and modern as well as natural and man-made which comprises of monuments from different continents.
While there are so many outstanding places, here we will be looking at 12 of the famous wonders. Some of these phenomenons are antique with a great history behind them.
1. St Basil’s Cathedral (Russia)
St Basil’s Cathedral, also initially known as the Church of Intercession, is Moscow’s most visited tourist attraction site. The church was commissioned by Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century in commemoration of a military triumph.
The ornate building sits at Red Square in Moscow with its onion domes and flowery decorations.
2. The Parthenon (Athens)
The Parthenon is a temple that dominates the hill of the Acropolis at Athens and is one of the most famous buildings in the world. The temple was built in the mid-5th century.
Its construction started in 447 BC and was completed in 432 BC. The Parthenon housed the Greek goddess, Athena Parthenos, meaning “Athena the Virgin”.
3. Angkor Wat (Cambodia)
Angkor is regarded as one of the most historic archaeological sites in South-East Asia by UNESCO. Angkor Wat is the most stunning place in the city, it is a temple consecrated to the Hindu god Vishnu.
The temple has the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which narrates stories from Hindu mythology.
4. Christ the Redeemer (Brazil)
The construction of the statue of Christ the Redeemer was completed in 1931, making it the youngest member of the new wonders of the world. Christ the Redeemer statue is 38 meters tall and stands 700 meters above Rio’s shantytown and beaches.
The statue’s arms are outstretched to embrace the city below.
5. Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt)
The Egyptian pyramids in Giza are a famous tourist attraction site for visitors from all over the world. With an ingenious ancient construction, the Great Pyramid of Giza will leave you breathlessly staring at its magnificence. 6. Petra, Jordan
6. Petra, Jordan
Petra, Jordan is an ancient city that is located in a remote valley settling among cliffs, sandstone, and mountains. The city was claimed to be one of the places where Moses struck a rock and water gushed forth. Petra reportedly had a population of 30,000 and was abandoned until its rediscovery in 1912.
7. Taj Mahal (India)
The Taj Mahal took 22 years of conscientious work to be completed, and its construction ended in 1648. The Taj Mahal was a mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his adored queen.
The monument is made of white marble and precious stones and is considered the finest example of Mughal design in the world.
8. Colosseum (Italy)
The grand Colosseum was built during the Roman Empire and is considered the largest amphitheatre built at the time. The arena seated over 50,000 people inclusive of the rich, the poor and the emperor himself. The Colosseum hosted gladiatorial contests and public events.
9. Eiffel Tower (France)
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most popular tourist attraction sites in Paris. It stands at a proud 324 meters’ height, and most people take the lift when visiting the monument. The Eiffel Tower celebrated its 131st birthday on 31st March 2020.
10. Great Wall (China)
The construction of individual walls of the Great Wall of China began in the 7th century BC. The walls gradually created formidable protection for China’s northern borders. The Great Wall of China has been reconstructed and repaired over the years.
11. Machu Picchu (Peru)
Machu Picchu is also referred to as the Lost City of the Incas. The citadel was built in the 15th century and famously re-discovered in 1911. Machu Picchu impressively sits at over 2,400 meters above sea level.
12. Chichen Itza (Mexico)
Chichen Itza is one of Mexico’s most striking Mayan sites. This splendid metropolis was the primary ceremonial centre of the Yucatan. Chichen Itza flies under the radar but gives a scenic area plus one can learn more about the ancient Mayan civilization.
