New Seven Wonders Of The World

The New seven wonders of the world are chosen by 100 billion people from all over the world. A private organization arranged a public voting all across the globe. Finally on the auspicious day on 07.07.07 the New seven wonders of the world was announced in a ceremony which you may have watched on television.

Chichén Itzá, the mysterious Mayan temple city on Mexico, was the political and economic center of the Maya civilization. The city with its various architectural edifices is still considered to be one of the best architectural compositions.

The Taj Mahal in India was built by the Mogul emperor Shah Jahan. This gorgeous sepulcher was built in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Surrounded with green garden this white marbled monument is not only an outstanding example of Islamic architecture it is also a symbol of true love.

Petra, Jordan, the gleaming capital of the Nabataean empire from 9 B.C. to 40 A.D. is a jewel in the crown of the Arabian Desert.

Christ Redeemer in Brazil is a statue of Jesus Christ. The statue with 38 meters height stands tall on top the Corcovado mountain. The statue with its arms spread wide symbolizes the tradition of hospitality of the Brazilian people.

The 2000 year old Roman Colosseum, Italy representing Roman pride and glory has always been a wonder of the world.

The Great Wall of China truly deserves to be one of the seven wonders as it is the largest man-made structure on earth which can even be seen from the space.

Last but not the least among New seven wonders of the world is the 15th century city of Machu Picchu, Peru. Machu Picchu or the 'old mountain' is an ancient city on the Andes mountain that has been beautifully restored.