The seven wonders of the world

New Seven Wonders of the World is a project that attempts to revive the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World concept with a list of modern wonders. A popularity poll was organized by the private New 7 Wonders Foundation, with winners announced on July 7, 2007 in Lisbon, Portugal.[1]

The Swiss-based New 7 Wonders Foundation claims more than 100 million votes were cast through the Internet or by telephone. Since nothing prevented fans, government or tourism agencies from casting multiple votes, the poll is considered "decidedly unscientific".


What do you think about this poll? Do you agree with the results? I've recently been to Sydney and in my opion the "Sydney Opera House" should be in that list, but there are so many beautiful monuments that should be there too. Should the list be limited to seven or eight monuments? What are the most beautiful monuments in the world in your opinion? We could make a list with your favourite ones. What do you think? Tell me, please.

Nowadays, the new seven wonders are:

Wonder Date of construction Location
Great Wall of China 5th century BCE – 16th century CE China
Petra 6th century BCE Jordan
Christ the Redeemer (statue) Opened 12 October 1931 Brazil
Machu Picchu c.1450 Peru
Chichen Itza c.600 Mexico
Colosseum Completed 80 CE Italy
Taj Mahal Completed c.1648 India
Great Pyramid (Honorary Candidate)Completed c.2560 BCE Egypt