What are the 7 wonders of the modern world

Inspired by the 7 wonders of the ancient world, in 2007 the company New Open World Corporation organized an international contest to choose the 7 wonders of the modern world, that is, those monuments that people through their votes through the Internet have considered as the best of the world that are still standing today. Do you want to know what the verdict was and what are the 7 wonders of the modern world ? Then we show them to you.Photos: hola.com

Steps to follow:

one

The Great Wall of China, China

It was built and rebuilt between 220 BC and 1368 and 1644 AD, to link existing fortifications into a united defense system and prevent invasions by Mongolian tribes outside of China. It is estimated to be more than 8, 000 km long, making it the largest monument ever built and the only one visible from space. If you are thinking about visiting it, we will provide you with a list of the best hotels in China .

two

Petra, Jordan

It is the remains of the capital of the ancient Nabatean kingdom, founded around 300 BC, an incredible archaeological site. The name of Petra comes from the Greek πέτρα meaning stone, and is that the city was built directly on the rock, sculpting it as if it were a sculpture. To visit this wonderful area, we recommend a number of hotels near Petra, so you can enjoy the trip to this wonderful place to the fullest.

3

Christ the Redeemer, Brazil

This statue of Jesus Christ was built in 1931 in Rio de Janeiro, has a height of about 38 meters in height, weighs more than 1000 tons and is located on the top of the Corcovado mountain, 709 meters above sea level. It was designed by the Brazilian sculptor Heitor da Silva Costa and created by the Frenchman Paul Landowski. If you want to visit this wonderful sculpture and the city of Rio de Janeiro, it will be necessary to choose a good hotel in the vicinity .

4

Machu Picchu, Peru

Between 1460 and 1470, the Inca emperor Pachacutec built a city on the mountain known as Machu Picchu ("ancient mountain") at 2350 m. of altitude, which was used as a religious sanctuary. The Incas left the city in 1540 with the arrival of the Spanish and was discovered again by Hiram Bingham in 1911. To visit this beautiful city and make a perfect trip, we provide you with a list of hotels in Machu Picchu .

5

Chichén Itzá pyramid, Mexico

Located in the Yucatan Peninsula, its name means "on the shore of the well of the Itzáes" and it became the political and economic center of the Mayan civilization between 750 and 1, 200 AD, despite having been built approximately among the 435 and 455 AD If you intend to visit the pyramid and the wonderful Yucatan Peninsula, you will need to choose a good hotel near Chichen Itza from among the great offer in the area.

6

Roman Coliseum, Italy

Its construction in the center of Rome began in 72 AD, but was inaugurated in 80. It is 48 m. High, 188 long and 156 wide, and in each level had 80 arches. Originally, it was known as Flavian Amphitheater, by the Flavian dynasty of emperors who built it, and it was called Colosseum because of the great statue of the Colossus of Nero that is no longer preserved. Rome is one of the most visited cities in the world and with a wide range of accommodation, so it is very important to book a hotel in advance. In we provide you with a list of the best hotels in Rome so you can choose the one that best suits your needs.

7

Taj Mahal, India

Another of the 7 wonders of the modern world is the complex of buildings erected between 1631 and 1654 in the city of Agra by the Muslim emperor Shah Jahan of the Mughal dynasty, in memory of his wife the princess Mumtaz Mahal, who died during the birth of his 14th child. Its construction involved 20, 000 people and has completely symmetrical proportions. Both India and the city of Agra have a large extension so it is very important to choose a hotel near the Taj Mahal like the ones on this list.