New Seven Wonders of the World
The New Seven Wonders of the World, or rather the New7Wonders was a campaign and popularity poll to select seven existing sites from a selection of 200 around the world that were historically and socially …
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Stari Most (Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Widely considered to be one of the most exemplary pieces of Islamic architecture in the Balkans, Stari Most, commonly referred to as the Old Bridge, was an Ottoman bridge in the city of Mostar in …
The Temple of Heaven (Beijing, China)
Located in southern Beijing, The Temple of Heaven was first constructed in 1420 in the 18th year of the reign of Ming emperor Yongle. The Temple of Heaven was extended and renovated during the reigns …
Brihadeeswarar (Thanjavur, India)
Most commonly refereed to as simply The Big Temple, Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, India, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Brihadeeswarar Temple (sometimes spelled Brihadishvara Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil) was built by Raja …
Pamukkale (Turkey)
Made of white limestone and travertine terraces, the thermal springs in the Denizili Province of southwestern Turkey are the world’s most famous hot springs. Since classical antiquity people have been drawn to the thermal springs …
The Walls of Ávila (Ávila, Spain)
The Walls of Ávila, in central Spain are a well known and widely recognized symbol of the city, and it is highly likely that they are the main reason Ávila is one of the most …
Chichen Itza (Yucatán, Mexico)
Located in the eastern portion of Yucatán state in Mexico, the ruins of Chichen Itza stand as the single greatest example of Mayan architecture. This sacred site was one of the greatest Mayan centers of the Yucatán …
Saint Basil’s Cathedral (Moscow, Russia)
Located on the edge of Red Square and just a stones throw from the Moscow River, Saint Basil’s Cathedral is one of the most recognized churches in the world, second only to St Peter’s Basilica …
Uluru (Northern Territory, Australia)
Uluru, formerly known to much of the world as Ayers Rock, is a giant sandstone rock formation in the southern part of the Northern Territory in central Australia. The area around the formation is home …
Petra, Jordan
Famous for its rock cut architecture and advanced water conduit system, Petra is a historical city and archaeological site in Jordan. Inhabited since prehistoric times, Petra served as an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt, and …