Wonders of the world

1. Wonders of the World
The classic seven wonders
were:
Great Pyramid of Giza.
Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
Statue of Zeus at Olympia.
Temple of Artemis at Ephesus.
Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.
Colossus of Rhodes.
Lighthouse of Alexandria.

2. The Colosseum, Rome, Italy
• Built in AD 70 the arena could hold 50 000
spectators! Today the Colosseum stands as the
symbol of glorious Roman Empire and the
bloody gladiator fights.

3. The Colosseum, Rome, Italy
• It is also a real treat for those interested in
history and archeology.

6. Mount Fuji, Honshu Island, Japan
• The highest mountain in country is an active
volcano.
• It has a cultural significance: for ages it has
inspired artists and people still make
pilgrimages to the mountain.
• It is a perfect symbol of Japan – a country,
whose appreciation of nature blends
incredibly well with culture and religion.

8. The Great Wall of China
• The wall that can be seen from space, was built
and rebuilt for centuries.
• The most famous site in the country, that has
long history and rich heritage.
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11. Pyramids, Giza, Egypt
• The majestic ancient monuments mark the
glory of Ancient Egypt.
• The pyramids of Giza are the oldest
monuments of the Seven Wonders of the
Ancient World.

14. Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
• The Eiffel Tower is named after the
engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company
designed and built the tower.
• It is a symbol of Paris, the icon of the cityscape
and the best place to view the capital.

17. Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
• The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white
marble mausoleum on the south bank of
the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra.
• it is regarded by many as the best example
of Mughal architecture and a symbol of India's
rich history.
• The Taj Mahal attracts 7–8 million visitors a year.
In 2007, it was declared a winner of
the New7Wonders of the World (2000–2007)
initiative.

19. Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England
• Stonehenge is perhaps the world’s most
famous prehistoric monument.
• In about 2500 BC the stones were set up in
the centre of the monument. Two types of
stone are used at Stonehenge – the larger
sarsens and the smaller ‘bluestones’.

22. Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco,
USA
• The engineering wonder is a symbol of the
West Coast.
• Besides being the most photographed bridge
in the world, the Golden Gate Bridge offers a
beautiful trek.

25. Uluru, Northern Territory, Australia
• The sandstone rock is a sacred site for the
Native Australians, who believe that spirits of
the dead live here.
• Climbing Uluru is a popular activity.