What are the 7 new wonders in the world?

Of the 21 monuments selected for the 2007 vote, only 7 could be part of the new wonders: Internet users had to make a difficult choice between all the wonderful architectures!

It was in 1999 that a great project began in the head of Bernard Weber, a Swiss businessman, to draw up a list of the 7 new wonders of the world. For this, he went to search for monuments across all continents that could carry strong architectural, aesthetic or historical values. It is a personal initiative that converges on the world heritage of humanity but that recaptures the characteristics of the 7 wonders of the ancient world .

Each country has been able to nominate unique places of their kind, and it is finally a list of 21 elements that have emerged. To find the 7 of them who would receive the title of “ Wonder”, a large vote was organized on the website « new7wonders » . In particular, there was competition Eiffel Tower from Paris (France), the Sydney Opera (Australia), the acropolis of Athens (Greece) or the site of Stonehenge (United Kingdom). On July 7, 2007 in Lisbon (07/07/07), the ranking was unveiled: here is a presentation of the Seven New Wonders of the World!

1. The Great Wall of China

Great Wall of China was built to defend the North border of China. Its surface, length and thickness are very impressive because no other architectural structure can compare to it. The ramparts form a set of more than 6700 kilometers that attract many tourists each year. Unlike the ideas we received, we can't see the moon!

2. The City of Petra (Jordan)

This city, which is located south of today’s Jordan, was founded in Antiquity. Petr At that time, the caravans could carry spices and incense to the countries of the Mediterranean. It was chosen as the second new wonder of the world because the facades of the monuments are directly engraved in the rock.

3. The statue of Christ Redeemer in Rio, Brazil

The Christ Redeemer is the great iconic statue Rio de Janeiro Brazil. On the top of its mountain, at an altitude of 710 meters, it dominates the city. Its proportions are impressive: 38 meters high, a mass of 1,145 tons, it occupies a total area of 100 m2. The idea was to build a large religious monument at the top of the Corcovado, a successful initiative since many visitors make the trip every year to take pictures of the statue and the incredible panorama.

4. Machu Picchu in Peru

The Machu Picchu is an ancient inca city that we find at Peru . It is built on a large rocky surface combining the mountains between them. Its name translates to "old mountain" or "old summit". The historians have two assumptions about this village: it served either as a residence to an emperor or as a place of religious worship. We can access the Machu Picchu by different hiking trails the Amazonian forest.

5. The archaeological site of Chichen Itza Mexico

The site of Chichen Itza includes El Castillo, a very ancient pre-Columbian monument located on the Yucatán peninsula. Older than 1000 years, the Mayans built it in honor of Kukulcán (the god snake with feathers). This temple is 30 meters high and has 365 steps to reach the top. The pyramid is one of the most famous places in Mexico, especially because the construction reveals incredible shades and lights to the equinoxes of Spring and Autumn.

6. The Colosseum in Rome, Italy

The Colosseum is an immense amphitheatre built in the time of the Roman Empire. It was used for battles between wild beasts, gladiators, tank races or public events such as executions of convicts or theatre performances. Being able to accommodate between 50,000 and 75,000 spectators, it represents the symbolic power of Rome despite the damage caused by earthquakes.

7. Taj Mahal in India

The Tāj Mahal (translation): "the palace of the crown" ) is the tomb of a Moghol Emperor and his wife. The mausoleum brings together several architectural styles: Islamic, Iranian, Indian... which creates a unique monument of its kind and original. It has a great symbolic value since it means eternal love between two people. The marble building is surrounded by a garden with a pleasant and serene atmosphere, ideal for a romantic walk.

Where are the 7 new wonders in the world?

This map of the world will allow you to spot where each of the Seven Wonders of the World is. You can even consider a world tour by visiting these wonders!

As a reminder, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reiterated from the publication of the “classification” that it had no connection with Mr. Bernard Weber’s initiative, reflecting the opinion of those who have access to the Internet. “The list of the 7 new wonders of the world is the result of a private initiative, reflecting only the opinion of a public having access to the Internet, and not that of the world as a whole. »

Main photo credit: Wikimedia - Pedro Szekely