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What are the seven wonders of the modern world?
The Seven Wonders of the Modern World, also known as the New Seven Wonders of the World, represent some of the most impressive and significant architectural structures created by man throughout history.
This list, developed following a global voting process, includes, among others, the Colosseum in Rome, Italy; the Great Wall of China; and Machu Picchu in Peru.
These structures represent architectural masterpieces, and also testify to the ability of human beings to create incredible works, reflecting the culture, history and identity of their respective nations.
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The seven wonders of the modern world
The seven wonders of the modern world, also known as the new seven wonders of the world, represent some of the most impressive and significant architectural structures created by man throughout history. Let's find out together about all the seven wonders of the modern world. (Source: wikipedia)
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Petra (Jordan)
Petra is an archaeological site in Jordan, located about 250 km south of the capital Amman, built 2000 years ago. The numerous facades carved into the rock, most of them tombs, make it a unique monument, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 6 December 1985. In 2007, Petra was declared one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
Di Severin.stalder, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=39661035
The Great Wall of China (China)
The Great Wall of China consists of a very long series of walls located in present-day China. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 and included among the seven wonders of the modern world in 2007. It was built starting around 215 B.C. at the behest of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, literally 'First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty', the same man responsible for the so-called Terracotta Army of Xi'an, to defend the empire from nomadic populations and, in particular, the dangerous Huns. Measurements made in 2012 with the latest technological instruments indicate that the Great Wall is 8850 km long.
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Machu Picchu (Peru)
Seen in the collective imagination as the remains of an ancient and fascinating lost city, the site is universally known both for its impressive and original ruins and for the impressive view of the Urubamba valley some 400 metres below. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, elected in 2007 as one of the seven wonders of the modern world. It is the third largest archaeological site in the world after the excavations of Pompeii and Ostia Antica.
Colosseum (Italy)
The Colosseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, located in the centre of the city of Rome, is the largest Roman amphitheatre in the world (holding an estimated 50,000 to 87,000 spectators). It was formerly used for gladiator shows and other public events (hunting shows, naval battles, re-enactments of famous battles and dramas based on classical mythology).
Chichén Itzá - Yucatán, Mexico
Chichén Itzá is an important Maya archaeological complex located in Mexico, in the north of the Yucatán Peninsula. The ruins, which cover an area of 3 km², belonged to a large city that was one of the most important centres of the region around the epiclassical period of the Maya civilisation, between the 6th and 11th centuries.
Tāj Maḥal - India
The Tāj Maḥal is a mausoleum located in Agra, northern India (state of Uttar Pradesh), built in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shāh Jahān in memory of his beloved wife Mumtāz Maḥal. Inscribed on 9 December 1983 in the UNESCO World Heritage List and in 2007 in the list of the new Seven Wonders of the World, it has always been considered one of the most remarkable beauties of Muslim architecture in India.
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Christ the Redeemer (Brazil)
The statue, made of concrete and soapstone and built between 1922 and 1931, is a symbol of the city and of Brazil and represents Christ the Redeemer of Mankind, listed among the seven wonders of the modern world in 2007. The statue can be reached via a railway line that connects the statue to the city of Rio de Janeiro. Before 2002, to reach the statue it was necessary to walk the 222 steps that separated it from the terminal of the railway line.
Attractions
15/06/2024
During a visit to Barcelona, among the many sights available, one cannot fail to pay a visit to Casa Battlò, perhaps the most unique residence in the world. In fact, its architecture is absolutely unique, and it is one of the most famous sights in Spain.
Entirely renovated at the beginning of the 20th century by the great architect Antoni Gaudi, it is located at number 43 Passeig de Gràcia and is considered one of the architect's most original creations. Since 2005, the house has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Since the 1990s, the building has been in the hands of its current owners, the Bernat family, who have completely reformed it.
Attractions
10/06/2024
The Colosseum in Rome, the ancient arena where jousts, gladiator fights and theatrical performances took place, is the most famous monument in Italy, the one that immediately comes to mind when talking about the Belpaese.
Its history and the legends surrounding this marvellous building, much changed over the centuries, are steeped in the soul of Italy, with its contradictions, its problems but also its beauty.
Despite being one of the world's most famous and well-known sights, without a doubt some things you will not know, and you will be surprised by the curiosities surrounding its stones.