151 Wonders of the World

Mont St. Michel is an island commune a kilometre off the coast. It is located in Normandy, France, at the mouth of River Couesnon. The Island was inhabited since the 8th century AD; since then it has been the seat of the monastery. Why it is special: One of the most recognizable landmarks in France, […]

Baalbek is a town in the Anti-Lebanon foothills, comprising well-preserved Roman ruins in Lebanon. Baalbek is located in Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley, north of Beirut and Damascus. The earliest settlements are said to have existed almost 8,000-9,000 years ago on the hilltop of Baalbek. Why it is special: Known as Heliopolis, meaning ‘Sun City’ in Greek

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a freestanding bell tower for the Cathedral of Pisa. The bell tower is situated in Pisa, Italy. It was constructed between 1173 and 1372. Why it is special: Known simply as the Tower of Pisa, this bell tower is 55.86 metres in height and was completed in stages over

The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world. The Sahara spreads across most of North Africa, covering Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Sudan and Tunisia. Recent studies have shown that the desert might have been this way for as many as 7 million years. Why it is special: The Sahara,

Swedagon Stupa is a stunning golden stupa.  It is located in Yangon, Myanmar. The Stupa was opened in 1372. Why it is special: It is also known as the ‘Golden pagoda’ because of its brilliant golden sheen. Measuring 99 metres in height, this gilded stupa sits atop a hill and dominates the entire Yangon skyline.

The Carlsbad Caverns National Park is known for its show caves. It is located in the Guadalupe Mountains in the southeast of New Mexico. The National Park was established in 1930. Why it is special: Located in the town of Carlsbad, the park and caves were given the same name. While the show caves with

The Arans are a group of three islands at the mouth of Galway Bay. These are situated on the west coast of Ireland. The Aran Islands are said to have first been inhabited somewhere in the mid-17th century. Why they are special: The Aran Islands comprise 1,200 inhabitants who speak Irish. Due to unusually temperate

The Kremlin is the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation. It is situated in Moscow, Russia. This fortified complex was built between 1482 and 1495. Why it is special: The word Kremlin means ‘fortified inside a city’. The Kremlin comprises the Russian Citadels, five palaces, four cathedrals and Kremlin towers enclosed to

It comprises all of the city of Florence’s luxurious monuments and site. The city is located in Tuscany, Italy. Julius Caesar built Florence as a Roman city in 59 BC. Why it is special: Florence may have originated as a Roman city, but the city is known as the birthplace of Italian Renaissance, and has

St. Mark’s Basilica is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdioceses. It is situated in Venice, Northern Italy. St. Mark’s Basilica was completed in 1092. Why is it special: This cathedral church is one of the most famous churches in the city. A classic example of Italo-Byzantine architecture, the church was originally a Chapel

These are two massive rock temples at a place known as Abu Simbel. The Temples are situated a village in Nubia, Southern Egypt. They were carved out of mountainsides in the 13th century BC. Why they are special: These famous Temples were carved during the reign of the Pharaoh Ramesses-II. They were built to commemorate

St. Basil’s Cathedral is a church. It is located in the Red Square in Moscow, Russia. The Church was built from 1555-61. Why it is special: Ivan the Terrible ordered the Church to be built, to commemorate the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan. Today, the Church has been converted into a museum. What stands out

Delphi is an ancient town on Mount Parnassus. The town is situated in the south of Mainland Greece in Phocis. The town has its origins in Greek Mythology that state that the town was built during the classical period of Ancient Greece, between 510 and 323 BC. Why it is special: The town of Delphi

The Golden Pavilion is actually a Zen Buddhist Temple known as Kinkaku-ji. The Temple is located in Kyoto, Japan. The history of Kinkaku-ji goes back to 1397, when a villa called Kitayama-dai was purchased and transformed into the Kinkaku-ji complex. Why it is special: A World Heritage site, the Temple is given the designation of

Christ the Redeemer is an art deco statue of Jesus Christ. The Statue is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. While the idea of building this statue was first brought up in the mid-1850, the final completion of the statue was in 1931. Why it is special: The 30-metre tall statue of Jesus Christ with