Built on four continents, most by ancient and medieval empires, the sites
selected in 2007 are all architectural marvels of enormous scale — and are
among the most visited tourist attractions in the world.
Hover on each picture to see what place it is.
What is this?:
Taj Mahal.
Where is this?:
India.
Commissioned in 1632 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the remains of his late wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is a stunning symbol of love and architectural brilliance.
What is this?:
Chichen Itza.
Where is this?:
Mexico.
The historic site is home to one of the most stunning pyramids that the Mayans ever built. It is called the El Castillo or the Temple of Kukulcan and is literally the symbol of Chichen Itza.
What is this?:
Colosseum.
Where is this?:
Italy.
The Colosseum could seat around 50,000 spectators for a variety of events. These included gladiator contests, animal hunts and re-enactments of famous battles.
What is this?:
Christ the Redeemer.
Where is this?:
Brazil.
The statue of Christ the Redeemer was completed in 1931 and stands 30 metres tall, its horizontally outstretched arms spanning 28 metres. The statue has become emblematic of both the city of Rio de Janeiro and the whole nation of Brazil.
What is this?:
Great Wall of China.
Where is this?:
China.
First designed to protect territories in China against nomadic tribes, it was also used as a customs depot along the Silk Road to keep order at the border.
What is this?:
Petra.
Where is this?:
Jordan.
Situated between the Red and Dead Sea, Petra was a significant junction between Egypt, Arabia and Syria-Phoenicia during Hellenistic and Roman times. It was also a key hub for the silks of China, spices of India and the incense of Arabia.
What is this?:
Machu Picchu.
Where is this?:
Peru.
Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca site located on a ridge between the Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountains in Peru.
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