Seven Wonders of the World

The Seven Wonders of the World has historically been a listing of seven sites known to the Ancient Greeks as the most notable locales in their known world.

The Original Seven Wonders of the World
1. The Colossus of Rhodes

2. The Great Pyramid of Giza

3. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

4. The Lighthouse of Alexandria

5. The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus

6. The Statue of Zeus at Olympia

7. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus

The Seven Wonders of the Modern World
1. Channel Tunnel

2. CN Tower

3. Empire State Building

4. Golden Gate Bridge

5. Itaipu Dam

6. Netherlands North Sea Protection Works

7. Panama Canal


On July 7, 2007 a "new" set of the Seven Wonders of the World based on online voting from around the world has been announced. These include:

1. Chichen Itza, Mexico - Mayan City

2. Christ Redeemer, Brazil - Large Statue

3. The Great Wall, China

4. Machu Picchu, Peru

5. Petra, Jordan - Ancient City

6. The Roman Colosseum, Italy

7. The Taj Mahal, India