Tony Presents:
TOP 20 WONDERS OF THE WORLD
TOP 1. The pyramids of Egypt The attraction of the oldest building since it dates back to 4,500 years.
TOP 2. Machu Picchu It stands out for its incomparable frame and its good state of conservation. With a tour of places as spectacular as Cuzco and Lake Titicaca, including the artificial islands of the Uros.
TOP 3. The Roman Coliseum The most famous of the Circuses of the Roman Empire since we have a direct flight to the Italian capital and can be reason even of a weekend excursion to see the Eternal City.
TOP 4. The Great Wall of China It exceeds 20,000 kilometers in length. Very close to Beijing can be seen three different sections, although the best known and visited is Badaling. Much of its layout has been completely rebuilt.
TOP 5. TheTaj Mahal It is located in the Indian city of Agra, less than 200 kilometers from the capital of the country, Delhi. Taj Mahal is a group of beautiful buildings and landscaped areas that make up an extraordinary ensemble. Do not forget the visit from the other side of the river Yamuna, which allows you to see the mausoleum reflected in its waters.
TOP 6. The Acropolis of Athens It is the highest expression and the nerve center of Greek culture. Unfortunately it has suffered so much damage that the remains that have survived are very deteriorated
TOP 7. Chichen Itza The most important city of the Mayan civilization is located in the Mexican peninsula of the Yucatan, in an area where you can find other relevant Mayan ruins and very close to the Caribbean beaches of Cancun and surroundings, which forms an area of great tourist attraction
TOP 8. Petra The Nabataean city situated in Jordan is another of the great constructions of humanity. The peculiarity of Petra is that all its constructions were pierced directly in the mountains of the zone, modeling in its slopes not only the houses but also palaces and temples like the well-known ones like the Monastery and the Treasure.
TOP 9. Christ the redeemer It is the most famous tourist attraction of the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, to the point of having become one of the seven new wonders of the world by popular vote.
TOP 10. The Alhambra It is one of the peak manifestations of Nasrid and Muslim art. The panoramic view from the AlbaicĂn neighborhood and the tour of its palaces, patios, gardens, fountains and rooms, is really impressive.
TOP 11. The statue of Liberty It is not only the icon of New York but also of the United States. Its base has a height of 93 meters.
TOP 12. The Eiffel Tower It is one of the most visited places in the world, with six million spectators, many of whom choose to climb to one of its three levels, from which you have a panoramic tour of Paris, especially the second. The third, located near the summit can only be climbed by elevator. It is more than 300 meters high and was until 1930 the highest construction in the world.
TOP 13. St. Basil's Cathedral and Red Square This Orthodox church stands out especially for its colored domes shaped like an onion bulb. Today is the most representative image of the Russian capital and the place most frequented by tourists
TOP 14. Abu Simbel Are to the south of Egypt, about 300 kilometers by road from Aswan. They were built by drilling and directly sculpting the slopes of hills more than 3,000 years ago.
TOP 15. The Sydney Opera House Inaugurated in 1973, its sailboat shape with the sails unfolded and its beautiful surroundings of the spectacular bay next to the also famous bridge of Sydney.
TOP 16. The Holy Family The temple designed by GaudĂ has become the great tourist trap of Barcelona. Started in 1882, it still has to complete 35 percent of the total, reason why it is estimated that it will be completed in 2026.
TOP 17. The Temples of Angkor They are the most outstanding set of temples of Southeast Asia and the symbol of Cambodia, the nation that has included the image of one of its temples in its own national school. They cover an area of 400 square kilometers with almost a thousand buildings and monuments, among which Angkor Wat stands out, the largest religious building in the world.
TOP 18. The Potala Palace Is located in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, at 3,700 meters high. Its dependencies occupy a whole mountain. Much of the building is white and stands out for its solid and high walls.
TOP 19. The Temple of Heaven Located in a park south of Beijing city, it is the largest and outstanding building of an architectural and botanical complex constituted by different pavilions and constructions. It had to be rebuilt when it was devastated by fire in the late nineteenth century.
TOP 20. The Golden Pavilion Is located in the Japanese city of Kyoto and is officially known as Kinjakuji. The beautiful beauty of the pavilion is completed by a charming environment, surrounded by a small pond and a beautiful grove.
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Tony Carrillo
nine grade
Amanecer School