Travel The 7 Wonders Of The New World
When travelling, you either go big or go home! What better way to go big than seeing the magnificence of the 7 Wonders of the New World! These are cities, monuments, buildings, tombs, temples, churches, mosques and other structures built and created by human civilisations centuries ago.
Here are the 7 Wonders of the New World
Taj Mahal, India
Located in the city of Agra, the Taj Mahal temple is the pride wonder of India. Besides its apparent stunning beauty, it is famous around the world for the tale of love behind it. Based on the love story, the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built the white-marble masterpiece as a testament of his love for his wife after her death. The temple houses the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal, the wife of the Emperor.
The structure was completed in 1632 with a total cost of $1.2B. The Taj Mahal is famously symmetrical, which is part of why it is so perfect to look at and photograph. Today, it attracts around eight million visitors each year.
Great Wall of China, China
The Great Wall of China is a stone-and-earth barricade created to protect the borders of the Chinese Empire from invading Mongols. Built between the 5th century BC and the 16th century, the wall is a succession of multiple walls from different errors. Approximately 4,000 miles long, it is the world’s longest human-made structure.
Christ the Redeemer Statue, Brazil
One of Brazil’s most iconic symbols, the Art Deco-style statue of Jesus Christ has been looming over Rio de Janeiro from upon Corcovado mountain since its completion in 1931. Made of sandstone and concrete, Christ the Redeemer is 98 feet tall and has a 26-feet tall pedestal with its arms stretching 92 feet wide.
Cristo Redentor in Portuguese, Christ the Redeemer offers stunning views over the city, Sugarloaf Mountain and the bay, especially at sunset. For many, Christ the Redeemer is a symbol of welcoming and peace.
Machu Picchu, Peru
Located in the Cusco Region of Peru’s Machupicchu District, it is one of the dream destinations of any traveller. Machu Picchu is an Incan city of gleaming granite perched between two towering Andean peaks. Majority of archaeologists believe that the Inca Emperor, Pachacuti, built Machu Picchu as a royal estate around the year 1450. Approximately 750 people lived in the city, but they abandoned it a century later during the Spanish Conquest. Machu Picchu is open year-round with summer being peak season.
Chichén Itzá – Mexico
Chichén Itzá is a Mayan archaeological city in the Yucatán state. The Maya people built it during the Terminal Classic period, around 600 AD to 1200 AD. It was the economic and political hub of the Mayan civilisation where they traded slaves and other goods like cloth, honey and salt. Chichen Itza is about two hours from Cancun, Tulum and Merida. It is a convenient day trip from some of Mexico’s most famous destinations.
The Colosseum, Rome Italy
The Colosseum is an oval-shaped amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome. Made of concrete and sand, it is one of the most enduring icons in the entire country. Sometimes called the Flavian Amphitheatre, the Flavian Emperor, Vespasian, initiated the construction in 72 AD and was completed by his successor, Titus Domitian, in 80 AD.
The elliptical structure sat nearly 80,000 spectators of mock sea battles, famous gladiator battles, re-enactments, animal hunts, mythological dramas and executions.
Today, some parts of The Colosseum have crumbled due to earthquakes, looters, vandals and fire, but, it remains a beautiful must-see site for tourists visiting Rome.
Petra, Jordan
Petra comes from the ancient Greek “Petros,” meaning “rock” and was established around 300 BC. It was the capital city of the Nabataean empire of King Aretas IV.Petra is located in the south of Jordan between the Dead Sea and the Red Sea and a few hours drive from the capital city, Amman. In 1985, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared it as a World Heritage site.
The structures, also nicknamed as “Rose City”, are carved into the sandstone in pink, red and orange shades. Tourists visit this incredible site for the 4,000-seat amphitheatre and the El-Deir monastery; all helped in earning its fame.
Visit when there is an after-dark event and stay in the ruins until dusk. You can then head back to the Treasury, which is one of the most famous temples in Petra. You can enjoy the beautiful candlelight as you bask in its stunning view.
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