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- Colossus of Rhodes. The Colossus of Rhodes was, as the name suggests, absolutely massive. Built by the Rhodians on the Greek Island of Rhodes between 294 to 282 BCE, the statue is said to have measured 100 feet high.
- Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon remain one of history's great mysteries. Archeologists aren’t positive where it stood, though according to the ancient Greeks, it was found near the Euphrates River, in what is now modern-day Iraq.
- Statue of Zeus at Olympia. Greek sculptor Phidias created a 40-foot statue in honor of Zeus, which sat at the Temple of Zeus in Olympia until its demise.
- Temple of Artemis at Ephesus. The Temple of Artemis, built in what is now western Turkey, would surely still stand out today as an architectural marvel.
- 10 The Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest) in Milan, Italy
- 9 One World Trade Center in New York City
- 8 The Louvre Abu Dhabi in The United Arab Emirates
- 7 The V&A Dundee Museum in Scotland
- 6 The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town, South Africa
- 5 The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge in China
- 4 The Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre in China
- 3 Tombs and Pyramids in Peru
- 2 The Shanghai Tower in Shanghai, China
- 1 The 3D-Printed Bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Located in Milan, Italy, the Bosco Verticale, also known as the Vertical Forest, is an extraordinary piece of architecture designed by Stefano Boeri. It comprises a pair of residential towers standing at 110 and 76 meters, respectively, adorned with more than 900 trees, 5,000 shrubs, and 11,000 perennials on their facades, terraces, and balconies. ...
The One World Trade Center, situated in Lower Manhattan, New York City, is the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex and a skyscraper completed in 2014. With 104 floors, it reaches a height of 1,776 feet (541 meters), making it the tallest building in the United States. A must-see attraction for tourists is the observatory of the ...
The first museum of its kind in the Arab world, the Louvre Abu Dhabiis situated in the capital of the United Arab Emirates and opened its doors in November 2017. It was established as a collaboration between the UAE and the French government to showcase art and culture from diverse corners of the globe. Designed by Jean Nouvel, a Pritzker Prize-win...
Opened in September 2018, the V&A Dundee Museumin Scotland is a design museum that showcases an array of objects such as fashion, textiles, furniture, and architecture. The first museum of its kind outside of London and the first V&A museum in Scotland, it is situated on the banks of the River Tay. The building, a remarkable example of contemporary...
Located in Cape Town, South Africa, the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) is a renowned museum that opened its doors in September 2017. The museum's extensive collection showcases a diverse range of contemporary African art, including paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs, and videos. The collection features works fr...
The longest sea-crossing bridge and tunnel system in the world is the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, which spans the Lingdingyang Channel and connects the cities of Hong Kong, Zhuhai, and Macau in China. The 55-kilometer (34-mile) system consists of both a bridge and a tunnel. Since its opening in October 2018, the bridge has become a popular touri...
The Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre is a towering skyscraper situated in Guangzhou, China, with a height of 530 meters (1,740 feet) and opened in 2016. It holds the distinction of being the tallest completed structure in Guangzhou and one of the tallest buildings in the world. For tourists, the Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre is a must-visit attraction t...
A series of tombs and pyramids were unearthed in 2020 near Trujillo, Peru, in the region of Huaca de la Luna. The pre-Columbian Wari civilization, which existed from 600 to 1100 AD, constructed the tombs and pyramids in the complex. The complex comprises multiple interconnected structures, including a 20-meter-high pyramid and several smaller struc...
The Pudong district in Shanghai, China, is home to the Shanghai Tower, a skyscraper that currently holds the distinction of being China's tallest building and the second-tallest building in the world. The tower, with its 128 floors and height of 632 meters (2,073 feet), was designed by Gensler, a renowned global architecture and design firm. Constr...
The MX3D bridge, also referred to as the 3D-printed bridge, is an impressive engineering feat that demonstrates the possibilities of 3D printing technology in the construction sector. It was created by Joris Laarman Lab, a design studio in the Netherlands, and was built using robotic arms programmed to deposit molten steel in a particular pattern. ...
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The Khaznah (“Treasury”) at Petra, Jordan. © Lovrencg/Fotolia. The ancient city of Petra, Jordan, is located in a remote valley, nestled among sandstone mountains and cliffs. It was purported to be one of the places where Moses struck a rock and water gushed forth.
- Pyramids of Giza. The Giza necropolis, situated in the immediate vicinity of the southwestern suburbs of Cairo is probably the most famous ancient site in the world.
- Great Wall of China. The Great Wall of China built, rebuilt, and maintained between the 5th century BC and the 16th century to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire from the attacks of the Xiongnu tribes.
- Machu Picchu. One of the most beautiful and impressive ancient sites in the world, Machu Pichu was rediscovered in 1911 by Hawaiian historian Hiram after it lay hidden for centuries above the Urubamba Valley.
- Petra. Petra, the fabled “rose red city, half as old as time”, was the ancient capital of the Nabataean kingdom. It is without a doubt Jordan’s most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction.
Aug 6, 2024 · Taj Mahal | Asia. What is it? Erected in 1648 by an emperor to entomb his beloved wife, The Taj Mahal is a marble masterpiece of ivory-white symmetry and one of the world’s greatest...
Jul 22, 2019 · The 7 Wonders of the Modern World are engineering marvels that exemplify the abilities of humans to construct amazing features on Earth.
Jan 24, 2024 · Author Aaron Millar elects seven new wonders every year—the most awe-inspiring places on the planet for star-gazing, wildlife spotting, and astonishing panoramas.
