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Where are the seven wonders of the world?

Where are the seven wonders of the world? Introducing the new seven wonders of the world

What do you know about the new seven wonders of the world?

The Seven Wonders of the World is a familiar phrase; But do you know what this means and which buildings in the world are considered the seven wonders? These seven wonders of the world refer to the most significant ancient buildings of the world, defined by the treaty. As of 2007, there was a list of seven wonders, of which most of the buildings were destroyed and only one remained and can be visited by tourists. For this reason, a new list of seven wonders of the world that can be visited has been compiled. Based on the results of a survey in which millions of people took part and voted, a list of the new seven wonders of the world was determined. In this article from the Manolya travel magazine, we presented and reviewed the history of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Stay with us.

What are the new seven wonders of the world?

New Seven Wonders of the World list includes Chichen Itza, Christ statue, Colosseum, Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, Ancient City of Petra and Taj Mahal. In the following, we will examine the history, architecture and characteristics of each of them in detail in order to understand more about the strangeness of these landmark buildings in the world.

Chichen Itza

Chichen Itza is a remnant of the ancient Mayan civilization located in the city of Merida, Mexico and dates back to the 6th century AD. Chichen Itza means “near the mouth of the Well of Itza” and Itza also has magical significance. Chichen Itza is considered a historical site that includes various impressive parts; Sections such as the temple of warriors, a large playground and an observatory.

One of the most famous structures of this ancient city is El Castillo. El Castillo is considered one of the oldest temples in the world; Pyramid temple with stone steps. This temple has four sides and there are 91 steps on each side and after walking up these you will reach the temple at the top of the pyramid. Of course, it should be said that in all the attractions of the historical site of Chichen Itza there are many amazing moments that archaeologists are still arguing about.

Chichen Itza Country: Mexico
Age of Chichen Itza: 1500 years
Chichen Itza ticket price: 614 pesos
Visiting hours of Chichen Itza: 8 am to 5 pm

Christ the redeemer statue

One of the Seven Wonders of the World is the Statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This statue is the fifth largest statue in the world and the largest Art Deco statue in the world. The Christ statue was designed and built by French-Polish sculptor Paul Landowski and is considered the largest religious statue in the world.

This statue is made of concrete, is 39 meters high and weighs 625 tons. The construction of this giant statue took 9 years, and in 1931, an amount of 250 thousand dollars was spent on its construction, which, of course, was financed by the Brazilian Catholic community This statue is located at an altitude of 700 meters on the top of Mount Kokuwadu and when viewed from afar, one can see Christ with outstretched arms, ready to embrace the world. This beautiful and stunning statue, which has become a symbol of the city of Rio de Janeiro, was chosen as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World in 2007 by public opinion polls.

Country of Christ statue: Brazil
Age of the Christ statue: 101 years
Ticket price for the Christ statue: 105 Brazilian reals
Visiting hours of the Christ statue: 8 am to 7 pm

Colosseum

The Colosseum is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, located in Rome, Italy. Considered one of Italy’s most important landmarks, this building is an amphitheater with a capacity of approximately 50,000 to 80,000 people that took over 2,000 years to build. The Colosseum building, with an area of 24 thousand meters, has an oval shape in plan. This building includes four floors with a height of 50 meters; But it must be said that it was not only its special building and architecture that made the Colosseum one of the seven wonders of the world. This building has a bloody and terrible history.

The Colosseum, now one of Rome’s landmarks, was the theater for the most deadly performances of the ancient Roman period. Bloody gladiator fights, fights between people and wild animals and, of course, executions are shown. At the bottom of this building they built a basement with eighty entrances through which gladiators and animals entered the stage.

Directly from this part of the basement, secret passages were laid to the surrounding buildings, through which the royal family and nobles secretly entered the amphitheater. The seating order for people to watch the show was based entirely on people’s social class and wealth; Nobles, princes and senators sat at the closest distance from the stage, and the poor, slaves and women sat at the farthest. Among the few happy and bloodless events that took place in this building is the celebration of the victory of the Roman Empire. Travelers on Italy tours usually visit this famous Italian landmark.

Colosseum country: Italy
The age of the Colosseum building: 1951 years
Colosseum ticket price: 18 euros
Visiting hours of the Colosseum: 9 am to 6:30 pm

Chinese Wall

When talking about attractions in China, the Great Wall of China is one of the first attractions that comes to mind. The Great Wall of China is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, has an approximate length of 21 kilometers and is considered the longest structure in the world, stretching from west to east and passing through 11 provinces. The interesting thing is that the Great Wall of China was built to prevent others from entering the country, but today it has become one of the reasons to attract travelers and tourists to China.

The age of the first bricks of this wall dates back more than 2 thousand years ago; But this structure was gradually completed over many years and centuries. The Chinese Wall was actually a defensive wall to prevent other tribes and peoples from invading the land of the country, which was built in the heart of impenetrable mountains, making it impassable. This wall, which is now included in the list of the New Seven Wonders of the World, is a symbol of the tact and intelligence of the Chinese people, and the Chinese remember it with great pride. For tourists, it is one of the most attractive places to visit in China.

China Wall Country: China
The age of the Great Wall of China: 2300 years
Great Wall of China ticket price: 40 yuan
Visiting hours of the Great Wall of China: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is a mysterious city in Peru that was added to the list of the Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. Machu Picchu literally means “old mountain” and the reason for the name of this city is its location at an altitude of 2400 meters in the heart of the Andes.

This city is a relic of the Inca dynasty and was built about 600 years ago. Machu Picchu is known as a mysterious and mysterious city, because thanks to its special location, this city was protected from the most terrible events for centuries and remained unknown until 1911. Until American archaeologists discovered this ancient city in 1911 with the help and guidance of local people.

The architecture of Machu Picchu is stunning; A city with stone walls and stairs in the heart of pristine nature. This ancient city consists of several different parts, each of which had its own purpose; residential, agricultural, royal and religious area. The amenities, design and details of this city demonstrate the genius and intelligence of its creators. Apart from the attractive architecture and atmosphere of this city, the weather and nature of this region are unique and visitors can experience breathtaking views from the heights of this city.

Machu Picchu country: Peru
Age of Machu Picchu: about 1500 years
Machu Picchu ticket price: 62 dollars
Visiting hours of Machu Picchu: 6 am to 5:30 pm

Ancient city of Petra

The ancient city of Petra, one of the oldest cities in the world and one of Jordan’s most visited attractions, was added to the list of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. Petra is located in the south of Jordan and its age is estimated at about 700 years before the birth of Christ. The word Petra in Greek means rock and stone, and the location of this city in the heart of mountains and rocks led them to choose this name for it.

The history of this ancient city is full of ups and downs; From its glory and peak during the Nabatean period to the Roman attack. The unique architecture and beauty of this ancient city have made Petra one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The rock structures of this city, carved into the heart of the red mountains, are so beautiful, eye-catching and impressive that they amaze every traveler. The architectural splendor of this city has even raised suspicions that Petra was built by demons and aliens. The monastery, treasury, church, amphitheater and magnificent religious buildings are part of the historical development of this ancient city.

Country of Petra: Jordan
Age of Petra: 2300 years
Petra ticket price: 50 Jordanian dinars
Visiting hours of Petra: 6 am to 6 pm

Taj Mahal of India

The Taj Mahal is one of the most famous attractions in India, amazes every traveler with its magnificence and beauty. This structure is located near the city of Agra and 200 km from the city of Delhi and was chosen as one of the Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.

This beautiful building is a reminder of a fiery love story; The love of the king of the Gurkani Empire Jahangir Shah for his Iranian wife Arjumand Banu Begum. In fact, after the untimely death of the venerable lady, this building was built in her memory and honor by order of the king and becomes a symbol of love and fidelity.

The architecture of Taj Mahal is a combination of Iranian, Islamic and Gurkan architecture and the role of Iranians in the construction and design of this huge and magnificent building is very prominent. Many innovations and inventions were used in the design of this building, such as the use of white marble, maintaining symmetry, and visual error techniques Apart from the beauty of the building and the love story behind it, there are many legends and stories told about the Taj Mahal, which doubles the excitement of visiting it; Legends such as the failure of the palace architects, scary secret rooms and empty tombs that cannot be said with certainty. However, the Taj Mahal, with all these features, is one of the new seven wonders of the world, is very popular among tourists and is the most important place visited by travelers to India. If you are planning to visit this unique building, don’t miss the guide below!

Taj Mahal country: India
Date of Taj Mahal: 15th century
Taj Mahal ticket price: 50 rupees
Visiting time of Taj Mahal: 6 am to 7 pm

In this article, we looked at seven wonders of the world, each of which has a long history. If you have visited one or more of these seven wonders during your travels to different parts of the world, we would be happy to share your travel and visit experiences with us and other Manolya Tours readers. Which of these seven wonders would you most like to see up close?

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