151 Wonders of the World

Newgrange is a prehistoric Monument built during the Neolithic period. Newgrange is situated in County Meath in Ireland. The Monument was built approximately around 3200 BC, making it one of the oldest monuments–older than even the Egyptian Pyramids and Stonehenge. Why it is special: A large circular mound, with stone passageways and interior chambers, the […]

It is also often referred to as the Pharos of Alexandria; it was a lighthouse built during the Ptolemaic Kingdom. The Lighthouse was built in Pharos, Alexandria, Egypt, between 280 and 247 BC. Why it is special: Considered one of the tallest man-made structures in the world for many centuries, the Lighthouse is one of

The Qutub Minar is a tall brick Minaret at the centre of an ancient complex. It is located in New Delhi, India. The Minaret was built in 1200 AD when construction work was started for it. However, after lightning had struck the tower destroying it completely, it was rebuilt after 1369. Why it is special:

It is a huge portion of landscaped land west of the Palace of Versailles. The Garden is situated in Versailles, France. The original designs were created in 1630 and were modified in 1660. Why it is special: The Garden of Versailles is a classic French style garden landscaped beautifully over 800 hectares of land. The

The Grand Canal is a canal that creates a water-traffic corridor in the city of Venice. It is located in Venice, Italy. The Canal is said to follow the course of an ancient river that flows into the lagoon. However, settlements around the Canal date between the 13th and 18th centuries. Why it is special:

The Louvre is a historic monument and also the world’s largest museum. The Louvre is located in Paris, France. This museum was built as a fortress in the late 12th century. It was only in 1793 that the place was reopened as a museum. Why it is special: The second most visited museum in the

The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex, known in Arabic as Calat Alhamra.Alhambra is situated in Granada Province of Spain. The Palace was built initially as a small fort in 889 AD and was rebuilt in the mid-13th century. Why it is special: Alhambra was purposefully constructed in a mountainous site with parks overgrown

The Burj Khalifa is a skyscraper, primarily constructed of reinforced concrete. The Burj Khalifa was built between 2004 and 2010. This skyscraper is situated in Dubai, United Arabic Emirates. Why it is special: The Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest structure with a height of 2,722 feet. This mega tall structure holds many records. The

The Great Ocean Road is a 243-km long stretch of road that is an Australian National Heritage. The Great Ocean Road runs along the southeastern coast of Australia, between Torquay and Allansford. It was built between 1919 and 1932. Why it is special: This road was built by the returned soldiers as a dedication to

Hong Kong is a big city. It is located south of Mainland China. It had been a British Colony for over a 100 years, until 1997 when it got autonomy. Why it is special: The country maintains a system of ‘One country, two systems’ and is considered one of the most noteworthy financial centres in

The Valley of the Kings is a Valley in Egypt where tombs were constructed for Pharaohs and powerful nobles. The Valley is located in Egypt, Africa. The Valley was filled with tombs over a period of 500 years, from the 16th to the 11th century BC. Why it is special: The Valley of the Kings

It is a Mahayan Buddhist Temple comprising stacked platforms. The Temple is situated in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. The Borobudur temple was completed around 825 AD. Why it is special: Designed in a Javanese Buddhist architectural style, the Temple comprises nine stacked platforms that have six square and three circular levels, which are topped by

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, which is commonly known as the Egyptian Museum, is the Museum housing a vast collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. The Museum is located in Cairo, Egypt. The current Egyptian Museum was built and established in 1902. Why it is special: The Egyptian Museum has the largest collection of ancient Egyptian

Also known as the Papal Basilica of St. Peter, it is an Italian renaissance church. It is the place of pilgrimage and liturgical functions. It is located in the papal enclave, the Vatican City, within Rome. The Church was built between 1506 and 1626 and replaced the old St. Peter’s Basilica that was built in

The Fjords are narrow inlets that have steep sides and cliffs that have been created by glacial erosions. The Fjords exist in many places around the world. However, most of Norway’s coastline consists of the fjords. The Fjords were formed by a succession of the ice ages. They are formed when a glacier cuts a