The New 7 Wonders of the World
The votes were cast & the winners were announced at a glitzy show at Portugal’s Benfica stadium in early July 2007 to unveil the winners chosen in an online poll at www.new7wonders.com which drew more than 100 million voters.
The Great Wall of China, Petra in Jordan, Brazil’s statue of Christ the Redeemer, Peru’s Machu Picchu, Mexico’s Chichen Itza pyramid, The Colosseum in Rome and India’s Taj Mahal have been chosen as the modern-day seven Wonders of the World.
The New 7 Wonders of the World organisers say the contest was a chance to level the global cultural playing field and recognise the achievements of societies outside Europe and the Middle East.
The traditional “seven wonders of the world” all existed more than 2000 years ago and were all in the Mediterranean region. Only one remains standing today – the Pyramids of Giza.
Do you believe the Opera House should have been included as one of the Modern Day Wonders of the World? Maybe you can think of others that were unlucky to miss out! Have your say.
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