top 10 wonder in the world 2012
no.1 The Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt
no.2 The Eiffel Tower in Paris
no.3 Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy
no.4 Taj Mahal in India
no.5 Lost Civilization of Petra in Jordan
no.6 Great Wall of China
no.7 The Colosseum in Rome
no.8 Machu Picchu in Peru
no.9 El Castillo Pyramid of Chichen Itza
no.10 Christ the Redeemer Statue in Brazil
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no.1 The Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt
Pyramids of Giza, Egypt are one of the oldest wonders of the world and a clear demonstration of manmade marvels. They were built during the fourth dynasty in around 2700-2500 BC at the purlieu of Egypt that has become a most visited spot by the tourists today.
no.2 The Eiffel Tower in Paris
Eiffel Tower is the biggest attraction of Paris that was ranked as wonder of the world due to its approximate height 324 meters that is synonymous to 81-storey building. Eiffel Tower was constructed in 1889 and was named after its designer Gustave Eiffel. It is not only a famous monument in the world but also an identification of France.
no.3 Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy
Lean
ing Tower of Pisa is famous bell tower known for its fasc
inat
ing lean
ing structure worldwide. It is situated beh
ind
the Ca
thedral
in Italy with height 55.86 m from
the ground on
the lower side and 56.70 m on
the high side. Lean
ing Tower of Pisa is also a popular tourist spot
in Italy.
no.4 Taj Mahal in India
The glorious Taj Mahal unfolds
the purity of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan’s love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is an outstand
ing amalgamation of Persian,
Indian and Muslim architecture with each of its build
ing element hav
ing high end quality and f
ineness. Taj Mahal is also
the hugely visited wonder of
the world located
in Agra,
India.
no.5 Lost Civilization of Petra in Jordan
The matchless grandeur of Petra, Jordan puts it in the wonders of the world list. Petra was a lost culture and civilization of Nabateans in Jordan that was rediscovered in the 18th century and thus restored. The beauty of red mountains and the construction with Sandstone on cliffs makes the Petra, Jordan most valuable treasure of the world.
no.6 Great Wall of China
One of the most significant masonry works on earth is the Great Wall of China built between 221–206 BC by Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. It is a series of 6,259.6 km sections of actual wall, 359.7 km long trenches and of 2,232.5 km natural defensive barriers that was constructed to defend the Chinese Empire against the Mongol nomads’ invasion. The Great Wall of China is enlisted in the top 10 wonders of the world.
no.7 The Colosseum in Rome
The grand Roman amphitheatre in Italy, called Colosseum became one of the top 10 wonders of the world in 2007. Its magnificent structure and huge historic auditorium recalls the gladiatorial wars of Roman Empire. The Colosseum in Rome, today stands as an iconic symbol and is also the most popular tourist attractions in Rome.
no.8 Machu Picchu in Peru
Machu Picchu is located in the region of Cuzco, Peru and is the lost city of Incas. It’s was built as an astronomical observation site. Its beauty and fascinating classical Inca style stone walls rank it as the wonder of the world.
no.9 El Castillo Pyramid of Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza was a large pre-Columbian city located in the eastern part of Yucatán state. It provides a fabulous view of historical sites and world heritage, also known as the mythical city. The El Castillo pyramid of Chichen Itza is counted amongst the new Seven Wonders of the World.
no.10 Christ the Redeemer Statue in Brazil
Christ the Redeemer Statue is the 5th largest statue of Jesus in the world. It is built on the top of Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and weighs 635 tones. Its magnificent structure has ranked it one of the top 10 wonders of the world.
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