The new seven world wonders are, according to travelers who had been there, the most beautiful monuments they have ever seen.
In 2007, these world wonders were chosen from a list of 200 unique monuments from the UNESCO World Heritage List, with the Moscow Kremlin, Stonehenge from Great Britain and the Cambodian Angkor being taken off that list and not receiving the honorary title of a world wonder.
The list had to be renewed since only the Pyramid of Cheops would still exist as the last remaining world wonder of the old list.
If you are wondering whether you know all seven wonders of the world, then continue reading, because we will come back to that later. We will even show you a beautiful video to give you a good impression of them.
Since 2018, there is a group tour being organized by the company Contiki, which you can take a world tour with, traveling all seven new world wonders in 82 days. It’s pricey indeed, but with a price tag of £ 15,000 per person, you then get to see them all.
You will stay for a total of 12 days in each country on average, so you can recover from your jet lag and see, smell and taste more of the culture.
Do you still doubt whether you should travel to see these wonders of the world? Then we will convince you to visit at least one of these seven and you do not even have to join the group tour mentioned above, because we understand that this is far too long and expensive for many of you.
Number 7: The Great Wall, China
The Great Wall of China was built to protect the country from invaders, so the country would be completely shielded from other countries. With the Chinese Sea to the southeast and the Himalayan Mountains to the west, the wall consists of several parts that merge into one another.
In total, the wall has a length of 21,196.18 kilometers. It is one of the few man-made structures that can be seen from outer space.
The construction of the Great Wall of China lasted almost 1800 years and it is very special indeed that dozens of emperors have financed the construction over the years. Tens of millions of people visit this wonder of the world every year.
The construction that runs through the mountains has become the symbol of China. The best-preserved part of the wall runs from east to west from the southeastern province of Liaoning to the northwestern province of Gansu.
Number 6: The Taj Mahal, India
The Taj Mahal in India was built between 1632 and 1648 by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife.
It is one of the most unique buildings ever made because of the size of the dome and the choice of material. It is also very characteristic for the Mughal Empire, which ruled the country at that time.
It was built by more than 20,000 workers using Indian elephants. The emphasis of the structure lies on its symmetry, which can even be seen in the gardens.
Number 5: Petra, Jordan
The construction of Petra began in the 4th century BC and ended in the 2nd century AD. In total it has, therefore, lasted more than 600 years. This miracle was only discovered when Ludwig Burckhardt was the first European to visit the desert of Jordan in 1812.
This town, built in sandstone, was built here because of the strategic location of ancient routes serving the trade of spices and silk.
In 2016 the city had 450,000 visitors. This is because its location in the desert is very remote. It is the least visited wonder of the world, partly because of instability and wars that take place in the Middle East.
Nowadays, the monuments are vulnerable to flash floods and continuous erosion by wind and rain, so there is no certainty about how long this wonder of the world continues to exist.
Number 4: The Colosseum, Italy
The Colosseum was built in the year 72 to 82 AD. It was the largest amphitheater of the Roman Empire and it should accommodate 70,000 people.
It was used for 400 years, serving gladiator fights, hunting shows with exotic animals, as well as public executions. After the fall of the Roman Empire, it was temporarily used as a residence.
In 2016, a total of six million people had been inside the Colosseum. The style of this building clearly shows Roman architectural innovation, making use of arches.
Due to damage caused by an earthquake and the theft of the materials of the Colosseum, only one-third of the original structure remained intact.
Number 3: Christ the Redeemer, Brazil
The statue of Christ the Redeemer is the youngest among the wonders of the world as the begin of its construction started in 1926. It was completed in 1931.
The Roman Catholic church of Rio de Janeiro had the statue built during a time in which almost 90 percent of the Brazilians were Catholic. The statue measuring 40-meters with a weight of 1145 tons is the most famous construction in Brazil and souvenirs to it can be found all over the country.
The statue stands at an altitude of 700 meters at the top of Mount Corcovado, from where you can enjoy a beautiful view over Rio de Janeiro.
On average, two million tourists climb the mountain per year to visit the statue. It is considered the largest sculpture in the world.
Number 2: Chichen Itza, Mexico
The Chichén Itzá was built between the 5th century and the 13th century. In total, the construction took about 800 years. It was one of the most important cities in Mayan times, until, based on political circumstances, a union took place with two other cities, Mayapán and Uxmal.
Contrary to what many people think, it was already abandoned in the 16th century, when the Spaniards discovered America. In the early 19th century, it was discovered by the new society and archaeological excavations began.
The ruins have ensured that much more is clear about the way of life and religious thoughts of the Maya civilization today. The temple of Kukulkan has 365 steps, each of which is symbolizing one day in the Haab solar calendar.
In total, 6 million people visit this special place every year.
Number 1: Machu Picchu, Peru
In the Andes mountains of Peru, you can find Machu Picchu at 2,430 meters. Machu Picchu was built by the Incas in the 15th century.
This settlement was built as a royal refuge for the ancient emperor of the Inca. The site was completely abandoned in the mid-16th century.
When the Spanish Conquistadores had conquered the empire of the Incas, they had not found the lost city.
It was only discovered again in 1911 as it is located in a place very difficult to reach. Meanwhile, however, nature had taken over the city, which gave the city a magical look.
Nowadays it is reached by climbing the Inca – path through the Andes or by train. To protect the site, there is now a limit imposed by the Peruvian government, which restricts the number of tourists that may come to see it as well as the duration of their stay.
In 2016, only over 1 million visitors had been counted.
To give you a final impression of these magical places mentioned in the article and to persuade you to book a trip to at least one of these wonders of the world, we have a beautiful video for you to see.
Good luck with booking a flight and have a nice holiday! ✈️
