The new Seven Wonders of the World

There are beautiful structures and there are absolute works of art. These aren't the classic (or even the ancient) seven wonders of the world but as far as iconic architectural marvels go, these rank right amongst the most symbolic edifices of their times. Significantly these seven structures continue to draw visitors by droves, and their significance was formally recognised when they were officially voted as the 'new 7 wonders of the world,' a few years back.

1. Machu Picchu

The ruins of Machu Picchu, rediscovered in 1911 by Yale archaeologist Hiram Bingham, are one of the most beautiful ancient sites in the world. 


2. Great Wall of China

I had seen photos of the cable car leading up to sections of the Great Wall of China but I hadn't seen any photos of the tobogganing slide going down. 


3. Christ the Redeemer

Nothing like a giant, 130-foot tall statue of Jesus, arms gracefully outstretched to keep a city as known for its taste for vice as Rio in line.
4. Chichen Itza 
The earliest archaeological remains found at Chichen Itza date from the 1st century AD yet the Yucatan Peninsula had been inhabited for at least 8000 years.

5. 
The Colosseum
The most famous symbol of Rome, despite the crowds and the touts still one of the world's greatest monuments. A breathtaking achievement in terms of Roman engineering and an architectural icon
6. Petra Situated in mountainous terrain, the ancient city of Petra is an abandoned necropolis of temples and tombs cut into towering cliffs of red sandstone.
7. Taj Mahal
For centuries, the Taj Mahal has inspired poets, painters and musicians to try and capture its elusive magic in word, colour and song. Since the 17th century, travellers have crossed continents to come and see this



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