12 Wonders of the World Worth Seeing!
In 2007, the new 7 Wonders of the World emerged as a result of an online voting with the participation of more than 100 million people.
From the previous “7 wonders of the world” list, only the Pyramid of Cheops remains standing. It seems that the list of new wonders listed will continue to increase and be renewed by generations. Each of the wonders, selected entirely by users’ internet votes, are places worth seeing with their own unique features. Let’s take a look at these worthseeing places together!
1- Statue of Christ the Redeemer : Rio De Jenario, Brazil
Brazil’s Statue of Liberty
Located in Rio de Jenario, Christo Redentor, with Turkish expression, Christ the Redeemer Statue, is a sculpture designed in honor of the 100th anniversary of the liberation of Brazil from Portuguese occupation in 1931. The sculpture, which is the symbol of Rio de Janeiro and embraces the city, took 9 years to complete! The statue, whose arms are spread to both sides, reaches 28 meters in width, has the title of being the widest statue in the world with this feature. The most beautiful views of the city of Rio are undoubtedly watched from the side of this statue. The only statue among the new 7 wonders of the world, Christo Redentor! You can visit the Corcovado peak, where the famous Christ the Redeemer Statue is located, and watch the magnificent view opening onto the harbor.
2-The Great Wall of China, China
The Great Wall of China is considered the longest wall in the world as a kind of fortification system with a total length of 21,296 km within the borders of the People’s Republic of China. The Great Wall of China, which is among the most popular points of Chinese tourism, is a work whose construction began in the 7th century BC and took 2000 years to complete with restorations. It is one of the must-see places for those who are considering a tour to the Far East.
3-Machu Picchu, Peru
An Ancient City Built In The Clouds
Machu Picchu, located in the Urubamba Valley of the Andes Mountains in Peru, is an ancient city belonging to the Inca Civilization. A mysterious city built in the 15th century. It is so fascinating that it is a place with an atmosphere that inspired Hayao Miyazaki for “Castle in the Sky”. It was rediscovered in 1912 by the American archaeologist Hiram Vingham, who explored the environment. The fascinating ancient city, which cannot be seen from below, is surrounded by natural agricultural terraces fed by independent and natural resources. This ancient city, which was established at a height of 2403 meters from the sea, is at the top of the “places to see before you die” lists.
4-Taj Mahal, India
This special building, which attracts hundreds of thousands of travelers every year in Agra, India, is known as a symbol of pure love with its pure white color.
The Taj Mahal, made of pure marble with a height of 73 meters, is among the wonders of the new world, the construction of which took 22 years. The Taj Mahal, an architectural manifestation of perfect love, was built by Shah Cihan in 1648 in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, and is one of the best preserved mausoleums until today.
Shah Cihan, during the construction, ordered the placing of precious stones between the marbles. Thus, thanks to the sun rays that differ at different times of the day, various light plays were taking place inside and outside the building. This building, which was formed as a result of the use of many buildings together, is known as one of the most beautiful architectural works ever.
5-Colosseum, Italy
Known as an ancient sports arena where every detail about Rome meets, the Colosseum is a special structure with a magnificent atmosphere, the construction of which was started in 72 and completed in 80. The height of the building, which is in the form of an ellipse with a length of 188 meters and a width of 156 meters, is 49 meters. Gladiator fights watched by tens of thousands of people were held in this amphitheater, which was a cradle of excitement during the Roman Empire. The Colosseum, which has a capacity of 50 thousand spectators, has more than 80 entrances.
The building, which was built in the form of Tuscan columns on the first floor, Ionic columns on the second floor and Corinthian on the third floor, is still standing today and is one of the most visited places.
Although the Colosseum is actually an arena, it got its special name from the statue of Emperor Nero named “Colossus”.
When the new 7 wonders of the world are mentioned, the Colosseum attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year as one of the first works that come to mind.
6- Chichen Itza, Mexico
As the capital of the Maya Civilization, heritage Chichen Itza, which reflects the glory of civilization, brings history buffs together every day in a place that can be reached by a 2-3 hour drive from Cancun region of Mexico. Built between 600 and 1221, this city contains many temples and living spaces.
Considering that Chichen Itza was a capital as well as being the cultural, commercial and artistic center of the region after 1000, it will not be difficult to estimate the cultural richness of the region.
7 – Petra, Jordan
Ancient City Carved into the Rocks
It is an ancient city located on the territory of Jordan between the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba. The ancient city of Petra was built by the Nabataeans who lived within the borders of Jordan in ancient times.
In the ancient city of Petra, structures such as theatre, temple and house were carved into limestone. The structure, which consists of temples, amphitheater, tombs and reliefs carved into rock blocks made of sandstone, is spread over an area of approximately 100 square kilometers.
This city, which was a stop for trade caravans traveling through the deserts in those years, became rich thanks to the commercial taxes it received. This city, which lost its popularity with the change of trade routes, was abandoned over time. Petra, a city carved into the rocks, is now carefully preserved as one of Jordan’s most important historical monuments.
The purpose of Petra’s construction could not be found by historians. However, in the latest researches, it has been determined as a result of the researches that there is a secretly buried section under the El-Hazne in Petra and that this section is the tombs of the kings.
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The 7 Wonders of the Classical World were the Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus in Olympia, the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the Statue of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, only the Pyramids of Giza have survived.
8-Teotihuacan, Mexico
By a civilization that emerged in the 2nd century BC, huge pyramids with stairs called Teotihuacan were built. It is the tallest structure in Teotihuacan with a height of 75 meters, built in 100 BC. It has written its name in history as the largest structure in Meso-America. Construction of the smaller Pyramid of the Moon began 100 years later and was completed in 450 AD. 700 years after the collapse of the Teotihuacan Empire, the pyramids were honored by the Aztecs and used as pilgrimage sites.
9- Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
Located just on the border of the southwestern countryside of Cairo, Giza is known as the world’s most famous ancient site. The Great Pyramid built by Khufu is the oldest and one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. Over 2 million blocks of stone were used in the pyramid, which was completed in 2560 BC and took 20 years to build. Although it is the largest pyramid in Egypt at 139 meters high, the Pyramid of Khafre next to it appears larger because it was built on a higher location. Also, the Great Pyramid is the only artifact built by the Hellenes that has survived to this day.
10-Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Angkor Wat is a huge temple complex displaying magnificent ruins from the various capitals of the Chimerian Empire from the 9th to the 15th centuries. Angkor Wat Temple, the world’s largest religious monument, and Bayon Temple, famous for its stone sculptures, are located in this unique temple complex.
Angkor Wat has undergone many changes throughout its long history, resulting from numerous conversions between Buddhism and Hinduism. Angkor, which can be seen on the national flag of Cambodia, is the first visitor attraction of the country and also the national symbol of the country.
11-Easter Island ( Rapa Nui), Chile
I hope that there is no one who has not heard of the monolithic sculptures on Easter Island, one of the most desolate islands in the world. The statues were made by Polynesian colonists, mostly between 1250 and 1500 AD, by hewning huge boulders. The tallest Moai statue named Paro is 10 meters high and weighs 75 tons. In addition to representing dead ancestors, moai are also seen as the embodiment of their mighty powers, living or dead, in their gigantic statues.
Most of the statues were still standing in the early days when Europeans visited Easter Island. However, due to the later clashes between the Clans, most of them were destroyed. Today, around 50 Moai statues have been rebuilt on Easter Island and in various museums.
12-Parthenon Acropolis, Greece
The Parthenon Temple on the Arcopolis is one of the most famous structures in the world. It is a very special structure that you should not leave without seeing when you visit Athens. The construction of the Parthenon began in 447 BC to renovate an ancient Temple destroyed by the Persians and was completed in 432 BC.
The largest temple of its age, the Parthenon was a complete architectural marvel. 22 thousand tons of marble was used in its construction and its construction was started by entrusting it to Greek stonemasons. However, since there is no marble in Athens, huge masses of marbles were cut on Pentelikon Mountain, 17 km away from the city, and transported to the Acropolis.
The purpose of the Parthenon was to house the huge statue of Athena Parthenos made of ivory, silver and gold. In the 5th century, the statue was looted by the Roman Emperor and later taken to Istanbul, where it was destroyed. Throughout its long life, the Parthenon served as a castle, church, mosque, and gunpowder warehouse.
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On the other hand, Lonely Planet, which is prepared traditionally every year, has announced the 10 most beautiful wonders of the world. We have listed the wonderful beauties in the list for you.
You will see that the places we shared with the detailed information above and the ones in common are also included in the Lonely Planet list.
- Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe/Zambia
- Great Rift Valley, Ethiopia
- Giants’ Causeway, Northern Ireland
- Taj Mahal, India
- Terracotta Soldiers, China
- Great Wall of China, China
- Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
- Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii
- Hagia Sophia Mosque, Turkey
- Potala Palace, Tibet
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