Martes, Hunyo 28, 2011

THE NEW SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD


The New Seven Wonders of the World

The new 7 wonders of the World were chosen from a global poll on July 7, 2007.
Chichén Itzá, Mexico
Chichen Itza
Chichén Itzá was built by the Maya civilization, its located on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico.
Taj Mahal, India
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is one of the most well-known tourist attractions in the world was built in 1648.
Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu
One the last symbols left of the Inca Empire, also known as “The Lost City.” Machu Picchu was originally constructed in 1450 and today its the most popular tourist attraction in South America.
Christ the Redeemer, Brazil
Chirst the Redeemer
The statue of Jesus Christ was atop Corcovado mountain , which is located in Tijuca Forest National Park in Rio de Janiro. The statue took five years to build and it was open to the public October 12, 1931.
The Colosseum, Italy
The colosseum
The Colosseum was constructed between 70-80 AD, over the years many modifications were made when the rule was under Titus and Domitian. Today, it still serves as a symbol of the Imperial Empire of Rome and its the leading tourist attraction. Every Good Friday The Pope lead the “Way of the Cross Procession there.
Petra, Jordan
Petra
Petra was discovered by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt in 1812. Its not known how long Petra has been around, but its existence dates back to ancient times.
Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China

1 komento:

  1. The wonders of the world is truly great!
    thanks to you Nonz now I found out that the lost city is real...
    Wish I could reach the place of the seven wonderts..............!

    TumugonBurahin