151 Wonders of the World

Mount Rushmore is a mountainside sculpture drawing of four presidents of the United States. It is located in the Black Hills, Keystone, South Dakota, United States. While the construction for this mammoth granite sculpture began in 1927, construction slowed and eventually stopped by 1941 due to lack of funds. Why it is special: Mount Rushmore […]

The Burj Al-Arab is the world’s third tallest hotel. The hotel is situated on a man-made island off the Jumeirah beach in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was built between 1994 and 1999. Why it is special: The hotel is known the world over for its iconic shape. It resembles the sail of a ship.

The British Museum is a museum housing 8 million pieces of art, history and culture. The Museum is located in Bloomsbury, London. It was established in 1753, but was opened for the first time to the public in 1759. Why it is special: While the Museum was initially established and housed pieces from the collections

It is the name given to three waterfalls that sit on an international border. The Niagara Falls are located on the international border of Canada and the United States. The Niagara Falls formed at the end of the last ice age, when glaciers receded at the end of the Wisconsin glaciation. Why they are special:

The Mammoth Cave is the longest known cave system in the world. The Mammoth Cave is located in the Mammoth Cave National Park that is in Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States. A relation of the Mammoth Cave to humans goes back more than 6,000 years. Why it is special: The Mammoth Cave has grown from

The Eiffel Tower is a wrought iron latticework tower named after the designer Gustave Eiffel. The Eiffel Tower stands proud on the Champ de Mars in Paris. The Tower was built in 1889 as an entry to that year’s World’s Fair. Why it is special: 324 metres in height, the Tower is as tall as

It is an irregularly crescent-shaped island formed out of volcanic remnants. The Island is located in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand. The first sighting of Lord Howe Island was in 1788. It was not before 1834 that the first inhabitants established the Island as their home. Why it is special: While the

Lake Baikal is an ancient continental rift freshwater lake that is considered the deepest lake in the world. It is located in the mountainous region of Siberia, in Russia. Lake Baikal is considered to be 25 million years old. Why it is special: Containing 20% of the world’s unfrozen surface fresh water, Baikal Lake contains

Matterhorn, also known as Monte Cervino, is a mountain in the Alps. Matterhorn is located in the Alps, between the Aosta Valley of Italy and Valais of Switzerland. Matterhorn has existed since the Ice age. Why it is special: Matterhorn, meaning ‘meadow’ and ‘peak’ in German remained unclimbed until 1865. While most other peaks in

Also known as Mount Mayon, Mayon Volcano is an active strato volcano. Mount Mayon is located in Albay, on the Island of Luzon, Philippines. Mount Mayon, named after a legendary heroine, Daragang Magayon, is said to be at least 20 million years old. Why it is special: Mount Mayon is the most active volcano in

It is the largest monastery in India and second largest in the world. The Tawang Monastery is situated in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso built the monastery in 1681. Why it is special: Three storeys high, the monastery contains 65 residential buildings and a library with valuable ancient scriptures, and is enclosed by

The Angel Falls are the highest uninterrupted waterfall in the world. These are located in Bolívar State, Venezuela. The Angel Falls were given their name since the mid-20th century, after Jimmie Angel, US aviator who flew over the Falls for the first time. Why they are special: At a height of 979 metres and a

It is a prehistoric monument comprising a ring of standing stones set within earthwork. The Stonehenge is located in Wiltshire, England. Archaeologists believe that the Stonehenge was constructed between 3000 and 2000 BC. Why it is special: What is incredible about the Stonehenge, is that this site was constructed by a civilization that left no

The Minaret of Jam is an ancient brick minaret known for its intricate work. The Minaret is situated in a remote part of the Ghor Province, in western Afghanistan. The inscription with the date on the Minaret is unclear, and it is assumed that the Minaret was built around the 12th century. Why it is

It was one of the major residences of Ottoman Sultans for 400 years. The Palace is situated in Istanbul, Turkey. The Topkapi Palace was constructed in the mid-15th century and gradually expanded over the decades. Why it is special: The Topkapi Palace is one of the largest palaces in Istanbul. The Palace was also used