The Egyptian Pyramids are colossal
structures used by the ancient world for religious purposes.
The largest and most remarkable of the pyramids occur in several groups on the west side of the Nile extending for a distance of twenty five miles reaching as far as Cairo (the capital city).
The are built from hard limestone and large blocks of limestone, especially on the outside surface. They date from 3000 BC to 2300 BC. Great skill was needed to quarry these large blocks, transport them and then place them in position.
Taj Mahal India
Located at Agra in Uttar Pradesh, the Taj Mahal is one of the most splendid masterpieces of architecture in the world.
It was Emperor Shah Jehan who ordered the building of theTaj Mahal, in honor of his beloved wife, Arjumand Banu who was later known as Mumtaz Mahal, which means, the Distinguished of the Palace. One of the greatest monuments of India has been listed amongst the eight wonders of the world.
This monument was built in the name of love and devotion. Do you know which is this grand Mughal monument situated in the heart of India?
It is the Taj Mahal. It is considered to be one amongst the eight most majestic historical structures of the world.
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China,one of the
greatest wonders of the world, was listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987.
Just like a gigantic dragon, the Great Wall winds up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus, stretching approximately 8,851.8 kilometers (5,500 miles) from east to west of China. With a history of more than 2000 years, some of the sections are now in ruins or have disappeared.
However, it is still one of the most appealing attractions all around the world owing to its architectural grandeur and historical significance.
It starts from Hushan Great Wall in the east to Jiayuguan Pass inthe west traversing provinces of Liaoning, Hebei, Beijing, Tianjin, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Gansu and Qinghai. This part shows the incredible diversity of scenery and ethnic people along the wall.
The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower was built for the International Exhibition of Paris of 1889 commemorating the centenary of the French Revolution. The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII of England, opened the tower. Of the 700 proposals submitted in a design competition, Gustave Eiffel's was unanimously chosen.
However it was not accepted by all at first, and a petition of 300 names - including those of Maupassant, Emile Zola, Charles Garnier.
It was almost torn down in 1909, but was saved because of its antenna - used for telegraphy at that time.
Beginning in 1910 it became part of the International Time Service. French radio (since 1918), and French television (since 1957) have also made use of its stature. During its lifetime, the Eiffel Tower has also witnessed a few strange scenes, including being scaled by a mountaineer in 1954, and parachuted off of in 1984 by two Englishmen. In 1923 a journalist rode a bicycle down from the first level. Some accounts say he rode down the stairs, other accounts suggest the exterior of one of the tower's four legs which slope outward.
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Leaning Tower of Pisa is a bell tower at Pisa, Italy.
It is famous for leaning 141/2 feet (4.4 meters) out of line when measured from the seventh story. It tilts because its foundation was built on unstable soil (it's a well known fact that Pisa architects aren't so bright). Construction of the tower began in 1173 and ended between 1360 and 1370 (which means it's been around even longer than dad). The ground beneath the tower first started to sink after the first three stories were built.
In 1990, the tower was closed for repairs. At that time, its lean had been increasing an average of 1/20 of an inch (1.3 millimeters) per year. Engineers hope to stabilize the tower's foundation and straighten it slightly to prevent it from eventually collapsing and falling over (and yes, it is indeed open for tourists!). By 1994, their efforts had straightened the tower's lean about 2/5 of an inch (1 centimeter). No date for the reopening of the tower was scheduled.
The Statute of Liberty is a monument located in
the harbor of New 
York City. It was presented to the United States by the peop le of France in 1886 and became a symbol of liberty for all the immigrants coming to the country. The purpose of the gift was to celebrate the centennial o f the US as an independent country. The statue is that of a woman dressed in robes and holding a lit flame. It is made of sheet copper and is hung on a steel framework. The flame of the torch is coated in gold leaf.
It is one of the symbols of the United States that is recognized all over the world as a symbol of a country to which people fled to escape persecution and oppression. The interior of the statue is open to visitors. You have to take a ferry from either Liberty Park in New Jersey or Battery Park in New York to reach the location of the statue.
Although the y are no longer in operation, at one time visitors could climb the circular staircase consisting of 354 steps. About 30 people at a time can fit into the crown, which has 25 windows offering a panoramic view of the harbor.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
The gardens that Nebuchadnezzar made for his wife have been accounted in many lists as one of the seven wonders of the world. The other part of ancient Bablyon that made it on the list were its incredible walls.
The ancient ruins of this famous city lie about 50 miles to the south west of Bagdad in Iraq.
The hanging gardens of Babylon were a present to Nebuchadnezzar's wife that contained exotic plants and animals which were imported from all over the world.
Babylon during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar had conquered and controlled virtually all of the then known world and he made use of these conquests in furnishing his garden with decor which made it become one of the seven wonders of the world.
