Do you know what the 7 Wonders of the World are? And what their greatest facts are? Our World Insider travel blog will take you on tour of the New Wonders of the World and tell you about some amazing facts about them! A true trip around the world!
1 – Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is the largest building in the world, with about 5,499 miles long and 20 feet wide. This Modern Wonder was built over 2000 years, from the year 200 BC.
The Chinese government is constantly restoring the wall, since it is impossible to get it completely while. A must visit on a trip to China!
• Fact about the Great Wall of China
It is said that the Great Wall is the only object that can be seen from space with the naked eye. However astronauts deny this information.
2 – Chichen Itza in Mexico
Chichen Itza is a ruin on the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico. The ruin is a great step pyramid, belonging to the Mayan civilization. The Chichen Itza has aunique architecture that blends various styles.
• Interesting fact about Chichen Itza
During both the spring and fall equinoxes, the sun directly falls upon on the Chichen Itza.
3 – Christ the Redeemer in Brazil
Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro is located on top of Corcovado Mountain.The statue was originally envisioned to commemorate the Centennial of Independence in Brazil. Although construction has began in 1922, the conclusion was 10 years later due to lack of funds. Christ the Redeemer is 98 feet tall and over 26 feet from its pedestal.
• Interesting fact about Christ the Redeemer in Rio
In 2010, there was a scandal involving an unknown artist who spray painted the sacred statue. The paining was of course, quickly removed.
4 – Coliseum in Rome
The Coliseum is the greatest symbol of Rome, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, and the largest amphitheater built during the Roman Empire. The theater built by the Vespasians and was funded by the spoils of the Jewish war and the stolen treasures of the Jerusalem Temple.
• Interesting facts about the Coliseum
Since 1999, the Coliseum has been an opponent of the death penalty. So much so that when the state decides against using the death penalty, the entire amphitheater stays lite in bright colors for 48 hours.
5 – Machu Picchu in Peru
Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas” ruins were built in the fifteenth century. The summit of the mountain is about 7,743 feet high. Since 2007, Machu Picchu is considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. A must see on a trip to Peru!
•Interesting fact about Machu Picchu
So far, no one knows why the city was abandoned. It is believed that Machu Picchu was a city ruled by a king, who after his death, people saw no more reason to stay there.
6 – Petra in Jordan
Petra is an ancient city in ruins, located in Jordan. It is known to have been completely carved directly into the rock.
• Interesting fact about of Petra in Jordan
Petra is close to Wadi Musa (Valley of Moses). The Bible pinpoints the valley as the site where Moses opened the seas with this staff. Petra was also the last stop of the three wise men before visiting baby Jesus.
7 – Taj Mahal in India
The Taj Mahal is considered to be one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. This mausoleum, stands at 190 feet tall and 183 feet wide. It was built to bury dead the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan´s wife Mumtaz Mahal. Artisans and architects from across Asia were called to build this magnificent tomb.
•Interesting facts about the Taj Mahal
Supposedly, after the construction of the Taj Mahal in India, all craftsmen and architects who worked on it were killed, so there would never be another one built in the world.
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