151 Wonders of the World

The CN Tower is a 553.33 metres tall communication and observation tower. The CN Tower is located in Ontario, Canada. This concrete Tower was built from 1973 to 1976. Why it is special: The CN Tower is an iconic structure specific to Canada’s skyline. The name CN stood for Canadian National, the railway company that […]

The Ua Pou is the third largest island in the Marquesas group of islands. The Island is situated in the French Polynesia, which is the overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. The Ua Pou along with the rest of the Marquesas islands formed almost 5.5 to 0.4 million years ago. Why it is

Meteora, meaning ‘middle of the sky’, is a group of huge monolithic pillars and hills.While the formation of Meteora began 60 million years ago, the establishment of the monasteries dates back to the 12th century. It is situated in Thessaly, Greece. Why it is special: Meteora is known as one of the most precipitously built

Hampi is a town that was considered one of the largest, richest cities in the world during its prime. It is located in the northern part of Karnataka, India. The first settlements in the city of Hampi were in the 1st century BCE. Why it is special: Situated on the banks of River Tungabhadra, the

The Matala Caves are manmade Neolithic caves cut into the sandstone cliffs. The Matala Caves are located on the island of Crete, in Greece. These Caves were built in the Neolithic Period. Why they are special: Built into the cliffs overlooking the beach, these Caves are ancient. However, their uniqueness and intrigue grew through the

The Temple of Heaven is a complex of religious buildings. This imperial complex is located in Beijing, China. The Temple of Heaven was constructed between 1406 and 1420. Why it is special: Spread over 2.73 sq.km of land, are three main structures–The Hall of Prayers of Good Harvest, The Imperial Vault of Heaven and The

The Samaria Gorge is a National Park that is also the World’s Biosphere Reserve. The Samaria Gorge is situated on the island of Crete, in Greece. The National Park was established in 1962. Why it is special: A small river that ran between the White Mountains and Mount Volakias led to the creation of the

The Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is home to the world’s most active volcano and also the world’s largest sub-aerial volcano. It is situated on the island of Hawai’i, in the United States. This National Park was established in 1916. Why it is special: The Park serves a multipurpose function. It attracts visitors to come and

Gomateshwara is a monolithic statue dedicated to the Jain god Bahubali. It is located in Karnataka, India. Gomateshwara was built in 983 AD. Why it is special: 57 feet in height, the statue is one of the largest freestanding structures in the world. Commissioned by a minister in the Ganga Dynasty, this statue was considered

Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre. This distinctive building is situated in Sydney, Australia. It was constructed between 1959 and 1973. Why it is special: A unique structure that has become a symbol for all cultural events in Sydney, this building was designed using Expressionist style of architecture. Events from ballet to

Nemrut Dagi is the mausoleum of Antiochus-I. It is situated atop a mountain in Southeastern Turkey. It was built around the 1st century BC. Why it is special: Nemrut Dagi was built as a tomb-sanctuary with 8-9 metres tall statues flanking the tomb. These statues comprised Greek style faces of the king himself, lions, eagles

Uxmal is a Maya city from the classical period. Uxmal is located in the Yucatán region, in Mexico. It is believed that Uxmal was founded in 500 AD. Why it is special: The buildings in Uxmal are one of the best preserved of the Maya sites. Uxmal means, ‘Three times built’, which is assumed to

Timbuktu is a historical city in West Africa that is still inhabited. It is located in Mali, 20 km north of River Niger, in Africa. The city was formed when seasonal settlements inhabited it permanently around the 12th century. Why it is special: Lying on the southern edge of the Sahara (Desert), the town flourished

Tikal is the ruin of a city that is probably the largest archaeological site of Pre-Columbian Maya civilization. It is located in the rainforest in Guatemala. Most of the architecture from the city dates back to the 4th century BC. Why it is special: One of the most powerful kingdoms of the ancient Maya, Tikal

The Ponte Vecchio is a medieval closed-spandrel segmental stone arch bridge. The Bridge is located in Florence, Italy, across River Arno. It was first constructed in 996 by the Romans, but was rebuilt in 1333 and again in 1345. Why it is special: The Ponte Vecchio is a medieval bridge that is renowned for the