151 Wonders of the World

Ajanta and Ellora Caves are two separate groups of rock-cut cave temples. The Caves are located in Aurangabad District of Maharashtra, India. The Ajanta Caves are older and were built between the 2nd century BCE and 480 BCE, while the Ellora Caves were constructed from the 6th to 9th centuries AD. Why they are special: […]

The Ávila Walls are a historic feature used as fortifications. The Walls were built around the city of Ávila, Spain. They were constructed between the 11th and 14th centuries. Why they are special: The Ávila Walls are a symbolic structure with a perimeter of 2,516 metres with 88 semi-circular towers. Enclosing an area of 31

Upolu is an Island formed as a result of a huge basaltic shield volcano. The Island is part of the Samoan Islands, in the Pacific Ocean. The Upolu Island along with the other Samoan Islands formed 5 million years ago. Why it is special: Covering an area of 1,125 sq.km, the Upolu Island is the

The Nà Pali Coast is a state park. The Park is located 16 miles off the rugged terrain on Kaua’i, Hawai’i. The first settlement on Nà Pali coast took place in 1200 AD. Why it is special: Situated on one of the oldest inhabited islands of Hawai’i, the Nà Pali Coast state park expands over

The Northern Red Sea is a seawater inlet that is also a global 200 eco-region. It is the inlet of the Indian Ocean between Asia and Africa. It is said to have formed 55 million years ago. Why it is special: The world’s largest harbour of sand, the Red Sea is considered one of the

The Cliffs of Moher are tall cliffs consisting of Namurian Shale and sandstone. They are located in Ireland. These Cliffs are approximately 319 million years old. Why they are special: These cliffs got their name from the ruins of a fort that stood from the 1st century BC at Hags Head, which is the southernmost

The Great Sphinx of Giza is a humungous limestone statue of a couchant Sphinx. It is situated on the west bank of the Nile, in Giza, Egypt. The Sphinx was constructed between 2558 and 2532 BCE. Why it is special: The largest monolith statue in the world, the Sphinx is 73.5 metres long, 19.3 metres

The Temple of Artemis was a Greek Temple that was dedicated to goddess Artemis. It is located in Ephesus, which is modern-day Turkey. The Temple was rebuilt three times; the last time it was rebuilt in 323 BC. Why it is special: One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple consisted of

They are Gardens believed to be created with great skill and engineering. The exact location of the Gardens was never conclusively established. The Gardens were possibly built in 600 BC. Why they are special: Legends and detailed accounts that were found state that the Gardens were built by King Nebuchadnezzar-II in Babylon, present-day Iraq. They

The Copper Canyon is a group of 6 distinctive canyons with copper/green colour walls. It is located in the Chihuahua state, Mexico. According to tribal legends, the Copper Canyon was formed a 100 to 45 million years ago. Why it is special: Larger and deeper in portions than the Grand Canyon on Arizona, the Copper

The Charles Bridge is a historic pedestrian bridge that crosses River Vltava. It is located over River Vltava in Prague, Czech Republic. The Bridge was constructed in the beginning of the 15th century. Why it is special: Made of stone, the Charles Bridge was a vital connection between Prague’s Old Town and the Castle, suddenly

The Great Buddha of Kamakura is a bronze statue of Amida Buddha. The Statue sits in a seated prayer position located at the Kòtoku-in Temple in Kamakura, Japan. This Giant Buddha was constructed in 1252. Why it is special: 13.35 metres in height, the Great Buddha Statue is hollow, allowing devotees and visitors to view

Baishui Terraces, popularly known as White Water Terraces, are landforms with calcium carbonate deposits contained in spring water. The White Water Terraces are located in the Haba Snow Mountains, southeast of Shangrila County, China. These Terraces are said to have been 2,00,000 to 3,00,000 years old. Why they are special: A truly scenic vista, the

The Paricutin Volcano is a dormant scoria-cone volcano. It is located in Michoacán, Mexico. The Volcano erupted suddenly and surged out of a cornfield in 1943. Why it is special: 424 metres in height, the Paricutin Volcano did not exist before 1943. It became dormant after a 9-year life span. Lying between old volcanic mountain

The Cabot Trail is a highway and scenic roadway. It is located on Cape Breton Island, in Nova Scotia, Canada. The construction for the primary route was finished in 1932. Why it is special: The Cabot Trail loops around the northern tip of the Cape Breton Island. 298 km in length, the Road was named