Explore the New 7 wonders of world

Author: selinataylor | Posted: 04.01.2012

This planet earth has been known for its numerous wonders. In 2001 an initiative was started by Swiss corporation foundation to choose the new 7 wonders of world from a selection of 200 existing monuments of the world. The official new 7 wonders of the world have been elected by more than 100 million votes to represent global heritage throughout history. The contest was organized by the new 7 wonders foundation the brain child of Swiss film makers and museum curator Bernard Weber in order to “protect humankind’s heritage across the globe”. The list of 7 wonders of the world was announced on 7th July 2007(means the 7th day, 7th month and 7th year of 2000) in Lisbon

Archeological evidence reveals some of the mysteries that surrounded the history of 7 wonders of the world for centuries. These new 7 wonders were a celebration of religion, mythology, art, power and science. They reflect the ability of humans to change the surrounding landscape by building massive yet beautiful structures. The Taj Mahal in India is one of the man made wonders included in the list of new 7 wonders. The other winners of the polling system were the Great Wall of China, Petra in Jordon, Brazil’s statue of Christ Redeemer, Per’s Machu Picchu, Mexico’s Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza and the Colosseum in Rome.

All these monuments elected by the people are worth admiring and thousands and thousands of people from all around the globe come to visit these places. To witness these new 7 wonders of world is so special and rare that they can surely become a part of your memories. No matter which ever part of world you travel to but seeing these monuments is completely different experience. There are many tour packages who offer visit to these different parts of the world to view new 7 wonders of world. It allows the tourists to scout its culture and history as such tour package schedule the tour in such a manner that engulf entire places in limited time. They offer you with all types of services like hotel booking, sightseeing, air ticket booking, car rental services and much more. They understand your requirement properly and plan your iteanary as per your need. So pack your bags and get ready to explore the new 7 wonders and create memories of lifetime.

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