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If you are someone that likes to make lists, especially
around the places that you like to travel to, then the modern Wonders of The world is likely to have crossed your mind. Simply put, they are breathtaking,
historical, and as the name suggests, wonderful! But seeing them all at the
same time might need quite a bit of time off work. So here are a few of the
experiences that you could have at each, so you can decide which you’ll plan
your trip to first.
Great Pyramid of Giza
One of the oldest things in the world and the only remaining
from the original seven wonders of the world are the pyramids of Giza. The
pyramids are one of the most magnificent things on the planet, and you really
have to wonder, how did they do it? Structurally and architecturally back then,
the mind really does boggle. There are many tours that you can book, like Egypt tours 2020, depending on what you want to see and do. But being able to see
a tomb for the king of Egypt will be an awe-inspiring experience, and it held
the record for thousands of years, as being the tallest building built by human
hand, before the Eiffel Tower was completed.
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Machu Picchu
If you love to hike and explore the outdoors, then the
wonder that is Machu Picchu is a must. It is a really impressive sight, that is
one of those things that everyone needs to see and experience at least once in
their life. It was a
trail built by the Incas, and it is perched on a mountain thousands of
metres above sea level. It had been forgotten by the world for a number of
years, until the early 1900s when it was rediscovered by the western world and
brought it back to attention.
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Great Wall of China
You might have heard that you can see the Great Wall of
China from space. However, that isn’t completely accurate. Having said that, it
still doesn’t take away from the size of the wall, at over 20,000km long, and
about two thousand years old as well. It is steep but does have some really
breathtaking views, and the history behind the origin of it is fascinating too.
It was once used to protect China, but now it is a great way to see some of
China’s vast and dramatic landscape.
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Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal in India really is a sight to behold, as it is
made from white marble, and that alone (not to mention it was built with love
as the Emperor at the time built it to honour his late wife, at the time). It
took a while to build it, and over 20,000 people to help complete the build. It
is a masterpiece and really does need to be added to your bucket list, as it is one of the jewels of
India.
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Rose City of Petra
There is an ancient city in Jordan that is carved from rocks
of Petra, and nowadays, it is a UNESCO world heritage site, meaning that it can
be renovated, changed, or added onto. So you really get to see how it was when
it was built and see what the carved city looks like. As you wander the streets
of it, you will discover a whole host of things, from temples, tombs, and even
an amphitheatre, showing its Roman connections. It is a must, as it is seen as
one of the most valuable archaeological sites to ever exist, as we have learnt
so much from it, and still continue to do so.
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Roman Colosseum
The Roman Colosseum tends to be seen as one of the largest
amphitheatres that were ever made. The sights and sounds that it must have seen
are pretty astonishing, as it was built around two thousand years ago. It is a
really striking thing to see in the city, and the remains are beautiful, which
is quite contrasted to what must have gone on there all those years ago. Sadly,
two-thirds of what was originally there has been destroyed, but there is still
plenty enough to see and experience there to get a feel for what it would have
been like back then.
Have you ever been to any of these before? It would be great
to hear what you think and what you have experienced, and see what other
‘wonders of the world’ that you would add to your list. While you are here, why
not check out more of my travel-related posts?
