7 wonders of the modern world
3) Christ the Redeemer, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil It is a giant 130 foot tall statue of Jesus Christ. One of its unique features is the arms of the statue that are outstretched gracefully as it watches over the whole city. The statue stands atop the Corcovado Mountain.
4) Chichen Itza, Yucatan It is a city located in the eastern part of Yucatan State in Mexico. This particular city was built by the ancient Maya people and the city is known for its architectural delights. The main attraction of Chichen Itza is El Castillo, which is a step pyramid also known as the temple of Kukulcan.
5) The Colosseum, Rome It is a monument that bears testimony to the great architectural and engineering feats of the Roman civilization. It is the largest amphitheater in the world whose construction began in 70 AD by emperor Vespasian.
6) Petra, Jordan It is an ancient city located in the Great Rift Valley east of Wadi ‘Araba in Jordan. It is a city known for its numerous tombs and temples. Petra is partially built and carved into the rock, and is surrounded by mountains covered with various passages and gorges.
7) Taj Mahal, Agra Located in Agra city in North India, Taj Mahal is a tomb of Mumtaz Begum, queen of Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan. The Emperor built this magnificent tomb in loving memory of his queen. Till date, this monument is considered as an epitome of love.
