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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.
- Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica. In a country that is liberally dotted with volcanoes, Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano is one of the most impressive. Arenal is a stratovolcano, meaning that it adheres to the typical symmetrical cone shape that one associates with a volcano, and at 5,437 feet it towers very impressively over the surrounding landscape.
- Bay of Fundy, Canada. Considered to be one of the seven natural wonders of North America, the Bay of Fundy is located approximately halfway between the equator and the North Pole on the remarkably picturesque east coast of Canada.
- Great Belize Blue Hole, Belize. Located approximately 60 miles off the mainland of Belize, the Great Belize Blue Hole is a large underwater sinkhole near the center of Lighthouse Reef.
- The Galapagos Islands. The world-renowned Galapagos archipelago is located in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 1,000 km off the coast of Ecuador. The remote islands are one of the world’s premier wildlife viewing destinations and feature on many an adventurer’s bucket list.
Learn about various lists of the world's most spectacular natural features and human-built structures, from ancient to modern times. Compare the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World with other wonders of different eras and categories.
Massive glaciers, staggering mountains, plains dotted with wild animals: We sure live in a big, beautiful world. And while pinpointing all of Mother Nature's greatest hits could take a lifetime...
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- Earth’s greatest hits. Mother Nature sure knows how to make a statement. The planet is dotted with all sorts of gorgeous creations, from cascading waterfalls to towering volcanoes to otherworldly salt flats you won’t believe are real, and all of these natural wonders of the world tell the story of a particular destination.
- Poás Volcano, Costa Rica. One of the most visited volcanoes in Costa Rica is also one of the oldest—it actually helped form the Central Valley. Sitting more than 8,884 feet above sea level, Poás Volcano has been active for hundreds of years, though its last major eruption was in 1910.
- Mount Otemanu, Bora Bora. Bora Bora was first made popular during World War II, when soldiers were stationed on the island. Mount Otemanu is the island’s main attraction, and it has an interesting history.
- Marble Chapels, Patagonia. The Capillas de Mármol, or Marble Chapels, are an absolute must when visiting Patagonia. The stunning caves are located in the middle of General Carrera Lake, which makes them accessible only by boat.
Aug 7, 2024 · Former BBC Wildlife Magazine editor James Fair rounds up the earth's greatest natural wonders; caves to waterfalls, mountains to migrations.
Nov 3, 2023 · Discover the 25 most magnificent natural wonders of the world, from Angel Falls to the Serengeti Migration. Explore the heaven on earth.
