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 …
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 …
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 …
The Taj Mahal (Agra, India)
On the south bank of the Yamuna river in Agra, India sits the most famous mausoleum in the world. Perhaps the greatest monument ever built for love and loss, the Taj Mahal, commissioned in 1632 …
The Tower of Pisa (Pisa, Italy)
The Tower of Pisa (Torre di Pisa) affectionately known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa is a freestanding bell tower of the cathedral in the city of Pisa in Italy. Situated behind the cathedral in …
The Statue of Liberty (New York, New York)
The Statue of Liberty (French: La Liberté éclairant le monde), was a gift to the United States from the people of France and was dedicated on 28, October, 1886. The statue itself is technically called …
Quito, Ecuador
Flanked by volcanoes and near the Galapagos Islands, Quito, Ecuador is one of the most unique cities in South America. Located in the northern highlands in the Guayllabamab river basin, Quito is the closest capital …