151 Wonders of the World

Percé Rock is a humongous steep rock formation. It is located in Percé, Quebec, Canada. This rock formation has dated back to more than 400 million years ago. Why it is special: Resembling a ship under sail when seen from some distance, this natural rock formation is the world’s largest ‘natural arch’ in water. Created […]

The Dingle Peninsula is a major peninsula ringed with craggy cliffs and sandy beaches. It is located in the northernmost part of Kerry County, Ireland. It is known for the numerous prehistoric and early medieval remains found there. Why it is special: The Peninsula is known for its natural beauty. A diverse terrain with beaches

The Sun Temple is also known as the Konark Sun Temple and is a 13th-century Temple. The Temple is situated in Konark (Odisha), India. It is believed to have been built in 1255 AD. Why it is special: Elaborately carved and engraved, the Sun Temple was built by King Narshimhadeva-I. The uniqueness of the Temple

The Altamira Cave is the first cave in which prehistoric cave paintings were discovered. It is located in Cantabria, Spain. The Cave paintings may have been 35,600 years old, but no scientific evidence has been made. Why they are special: The Altamira Cave paintings are the first Upper Paleolithic or Palaeolithic cave paintings with the

The Bay of Fundy is a bay on the Atlantic coast known for having the highest tidal range in the world. It is located on the northeast end of the Gulf of Maine, between Canada and the United States. It had its first permanent settlement in the beginning of the 17th century. Why it is

It is a humungous-seated figure of the Greek god Zeus. The Statue was erected in the Temple of Zeus, in Olympia, Greece. The Greek sculpture Phidias built the statue in 435 BC. Why it is special: The Statue of Zeus was constructed 13 metres tall within the Temple in Olympia. The statue was so vast

The Arc de Triomphe is a memorial honouring French soldiers. The Monument stands tall at the western end of the Champs-Élysées, in Paris, France. This historic Monument was inaugurated in 1836. Why it is special: Neoclassical in architecture and style, the Arc de Triomphe stands 50 metres tall and 45 metres wide. The names of

Corfu is a culturally rich island in the Ionian Sea. It is located off the northwest coast of Greece. The earliest references to Corfu were made in 1300 BCE. Why it is special: The second largest of the Ionian Islands, Corfu has a luscious mountainous terrain surrounded by resort-speckled beaches and coasts. The Island is

The Ring of Kerry is a 179-km long scenic circular route. This road is situated in County Kerry, in Ireland. This circular road has been in use since the Victorian era. Why it is special: The Ring of Kerry is a circular coastal loop that allows tourists to view all the attractions, sites and natural

Mitla is one of the most important archaeological sites of the Zapotec cultures. This site is located near Oaxaca, Mexico. It is said to have been inhabited since as early as 900 BCE. Why it is special: The city derived its name from a Nahuati word meaning ‘place of the dead or underworld’. Delicate and

The Sequoia National Park is a National Park home to the General Sherman Tree.It is located in Sierra Nevada, California, United States. It was established in 1890. Why it is special: The Sequoia National Park covers 1,635.19 sq.km areas of varied natural habitats, including Mount Whitney, which is the highest point in the contiguous 48

The West Lake is a freshwater lake that is divided into 5 sections by three causeways. It is located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, in China. 2,000 years ago, the West Lake was still a part of the Qiantang River, but soil sedimentation over many decades resulted in its formation. Why it is special: Abundant in

The Jantar Mantar is a collection of architectural astronomical instruments. It is located in New Delhi and Jaipur (Rajasthan), India. Jantar Mantar was constructed in 1724 and in 1734 CE. Why it is special: Built by the Rajput King Sawai Jai Singh-II, Jantar Mantar is a monument with great architectural innovations that allows the observer

The Bayou Maçon is an area where lies a vast elusive ruin of the largest complex of hunter-gatherers in North America. It is a tributary of the Mississippi in Louisiana, United States. The ruins found on the banks of the Bayou Maçon are said to be even older than the Native Americans. Why it is

Capri is an island known for its rough and rugged landscape. The Island of Capri is located in the Gulf of Naples, Italy. The Island city has been inhabited since the Roman era. Why it is special: The town of Capri, which is located on the Island, has been a resort and getaway destination for