1. The Taj Mahal, India
Address: 91-16/11, R. D. Chambers, Karol Bagh, New Delhi, India.
Taj Mahal, The symbol of love, commissioned in 1632 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal on the banks on beautiful Yamuna River, Agra. It is constructed in white marble, adds its beauty. The architecture explains the Indian, Persian, Islamic touches.
2. Great Wall of China, China
Address: Huairou District, China.
In order to protect the Border from Mongols, The Great Wall of China built in between 5 the Century B.C and 16 the Century by the Chinese Empire. As the name indicates it is a Great wall constructed with stone, tamped earth, bricks, wood etc. It is considered as the longest structure by manmade & spreads around 21196kms.
3. Petra , Jordan
Address: Jordan.
Petra is nicknamed as Rose city established around 300 B.C & rich with monuments, tombs, sacred structures. Petra was the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom. There is a lot to see in Petra Archaeological Park spreads around 2640 acres. In 1985, Petra declared as the World Heritage site by UNESCO.
4. Christ The Redeemer Statue, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Address: Parque Nacional da Tijuca - Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil.
Christ the Redeemer Statue built in 1931in Corcovado Mountain with 98 feet tall by engineer Heitor Da Silva Costa. It is located in the Tijuca Forest National Park. It has become a cultural icon of the world. It is made up of Soapstone and Reinforced Concrete. Sugarloaf mountain, Sunset of the city & the bay are the beautiful views from here & moreover an eternal blessed place.
5. Machu Picchu , Peru
Address: 08680, Peru.
Machu Picchu is located in the Andes Mountains above the Urubamba River Valley in Peru. It is built in Inca style by Incan Empire in mid of 1400's & sits 7000 ft. above sea level. It is famous for its dry-stone walls. It is one of the most attracted & visited places by tourists around the World. In 1981 it is declared as the Peruvian Historical Sanctuary & 1983 as UNESCO World Heritage site.
6. Chichen Itza, Mexico
Address: Yucatan, Mexico.
Chichen Itza is a Mayan Complex located in Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. It is well known for the Large Pyramid temple. Chichen Itza, the name means "the mouth of the well of Itza", it grows from around 600 A.D to 1200. A .D. It is a symbol of economic & political Mayan civilization. It is rich with its Monumental architecture and sculpture. The most attractive monument in this site is Caracol. Temple of Warriors, Wall of Skulls, Ball court structures etc adds beauty to this place.
7. The Roman Colosseum , Rome
Address: Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy.
The Roman Colosseum was built beautifully in between 72 A.D and 80 A.D. It is also known as Flavian Amphitheatre is an oval-shaped located in Italy, Rome. It is the largest amphitheater built ever with brick-based concrete, tuff & travertine. It was used around 500 yrs. Some parts of the Colosseum have broken due to earthquakes, fire, and looters. This place was used for 100 days games, gladiatorial combats & wild animal fights. It is an Iconic symbol of Rome.
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