The New Seven Wonders of the World – Part 2
Last week we looked at four of the New Seven Wonders of the World: The Great Wall of China, Petra, the Colosseum, and Chichen Itza, and this week we are sharing details about the final three with you, plus one honorary member too!
Machu Picchu – Peru
You are bound to have seen photos of the impressive Machu Picchu as this stunning Incan City is a very popular tourist attraction. Made from huge blocks of stone and featuring a range of temples, terraces, and water channels, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is located above the Urubamba River and is a truly fascinating destination.
You can walk the trail with or without a guide but as numbers are limited it is advised that you book onto a tour in advance, and we suggest that you visit during November or April as these months are less busy but fall either side of the rainy season.
Taj Mahal – India
A true declaration of love, the Taj Mahal was built from white marble by order of Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife between 1631 and 1648 and is one of the world’s most beautiful mausoleums.
The exterior décor is exquisite with amazing attention to detail and the interior has been decorated using precious and semi-precious stones. You will also want to explore the 300 metre square garden which is home to the raised marble pool that reflects the image of the building.
Christ the Redeemer, Brazil
Located in Rio de Janeiro, this huge statue of Jesus Christ sits atop a mountain summit and is the largest art-deco sculpture in the world measuring 98 feet in height and standing on a square stone base which is 26 foot high.
You can now reach the statue via escalator or panoramic elevator rather than climb the final 200 steps which makes it a less energetic trip than it was before 2002!
Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
The one original Seven Wonder of the World that made it as an honorary new member is the Great Pyramid of Giza which is the only one of the originals to still be largely intact and is still mesmerising tourists today.