151 Wonders of the World

Uffizi is a world-renowned art museum that displays famous works from the Renaissance period. The Uffizi Gallery is located in the Tuscany region in Firenze, Italy. This Gallery was founded in 1581. Why it is special: Initially the building was created to accommodate Florentine Magistrates and was hence named Uffizi, meaning ‘Offices’. Its long narrow […]

Dubrovnik is an ancient city fronting the Adriatic Sea. The city is located in southern Croatia in the region of Dalmatia. The origins of the city have only been guessed, but it is assumed that the city was founded around the 7th century on a rocky island named Laus. Why it is special: A popular

Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It is located in Syria. The records of the first settlers in Damascus date back to the 2nd millennium BC. But the first mention of its name appeared in the 15th century BC. Why it is special: A strategically located city, Damascus was

The Mezquita of Cordoba is a mosque cathedral, known by different names including the Great Mosque of Cordoba and the Cathedral of Our Lady of Assumption. The Mezquita is located in Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain. This mosque-cathedral was built between 784 and 987. Why it is special: The Mezquita Cathedral (The Great Mosque) was originally built

It is popularly known as ‘Our lady of Chartres’; it is a catholic cathedral from medieval times. The Cathedral is located in Notre Dame, Chartres, France. It was built between 1194 and 1250. Why it is special: The Cathedral is a shining example of French Gothic art. Considered a masterpiece, the Cathedral has been exceptionally

The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans across the Golden Gate strait. The Bridge is on the three-mile long channel built between the San Francisco bay and the Pacific Ocean. The Golden Gate Bridge was built between 1933 and 1937. Why it is special: While the Bridge was built to link the

The Amalfi Coast is a 50-km stretch of coastline in the Campania region. It runs along the southern edge of the Sorrentine Peninsula of Italy. From the 10th and 11th centuries the Duchy of Amalfi existed on the Amalfi Coast. The coastline developed over the years. Why it is special: A major tourist attraction, the

Khajuraho is a group of the Hindu and Jain temples. The Khajuraho temples are located south of Jhansi, Madhya Pradesh, in India. These temples were built between 950 and 1050, during the reign of the Chandela Dynasty. Why it is special: The name itself was derived from Sanskrit. According to legend, two golden date palm

The Old Town Square is a historic square in the Old Town Quarter. It is situated in the old town quarter in Prague, Czech Republic. The houses in the Old Town Square were constructed around the 12th and 13th centuries. Why it is special: The Old Town Square takes a person back 600 years to

Rhodes is an old town that is enclosed by medieval walls having seven gates. It is situated in Greece. The city was built around 408 BC and fortified by the 8th century. Why it is special: The Old City of Rhodes is rich in history and culture and takes a person back to an era

Once a thriving Roman city, Pompeii is known as an archaeological site. It is located in the southern part of Italy, in the Campania region. It was built somewhere in the 6th or 7th century BC, by the Oscans. Why it is special: A thriving city under the Roman rule, the city was completely destroyed

Hagia Sophia, meaning Holy Wisdom, is a Museum rich with history and culture. It is situated in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built in 537 AD. Why it is special: This Museum was originally built as a Greek orthodox Christian patriarchal Basilica that was later converted into a mosque. After its conversion until 1616, Hagia Sophia

The Emerald Buddha is a figurine of the Buddha meditating in a yogic position. The figurine is situated in Thailand. The Statue was found in 1434 in Northern Thailand. Why it is special: This mysterious Statue was found after lightning had struck a stupa, revealing a stucco Buddha inside. This Buddha Statue was placed inside

Referred by various names including Sagarmatha and Chomolungma, Mount Everest is the highest mountain-peak in the world. It is located on the Mahalangur mountain range in Nepal and Tibet. While the mountain has been there since the world began, the first recorded height of Mount Everest was done in 1856. Why it is special: When

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is popularly known as the MET. It is the largest art museum in New York, United States. The Metropolitan Museum was founded in 1870 and formally opened in 1872. Why it is special: The MET was created for the sole purpose of bringing art and art related education to the