1. The Great Wall of China
The
Great Wall of China is one of Seven Wonders of the World. The wall extends for
about 8.851 kilometers over the deserts, mountains and grasslands. It is
recorded that the wall traverses 9 provinces and cities in China. This famous
Great Wall was built during three dynasty periods, from Qin Dynasty, Han
Dynasty, to Ming Dynasty. It took more than 2000 years to finish the Great
Wall. The purpose of building this very long wall was to be a stronghold from
enemies in the northern area. Nowadays, The Great Wall of China becomes very
popular. Many tourists come to see and to have a long walk along the wall.
Moreover, some tour operators arrange night tours when the Great Wall is
illuminated with lines of lights. It is a great time to see a unique and
excotic magical view of The Great Wall of China.
2. Petra in Yordania
Petra
as The Lost City attracts many tourists’ interest to visit. The number of
visitors increases significantly since it is known as one of the wonders of the
world in 2007. They visit and admire the splendor of Petra and its history. The
word Petra means “rock” in Greek. This city is famous for its rock-cut
architecture magnificent buildings beautifully carved in high and gigantic
rocks. Petra was the capital of the Nabatean kingdom of King Aretas IV in 9-40
BC. Petra was a safe place because the enemies were difficult to get there.
Besides, the people were safe from the sandstorms since it is located in the
valley of Wadi Araba. Nowadays, the visitors can take a special vehicle
provided in Amman bus station. By paying the ticket 50 JD or Rp 700.000, the
visitors can have a great tour around the magnificient carved rock buildings of
Petra.
3. Christ the
Redeemer Statue in Brazil
Christ
the Redeemer is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This statue
is 38 meters tall (including its 8-meter pedestal) and its arms stretch 28
metres wide. Historically, the establishment of the statue was initiated by a
Catholic priest. However, Princess Isabel was not too interested in the idea.
After Brazil became a republic, the second proposal re-submitted in 1921 by the
Catholic Society of Rio and it was approved. Christ the Redeemer statue was
made of concrete and stone soap as an outer layer. It took around 9 years to
build it: from 1922 to 1931. Located at the top of Corcovado Mountain, the
panorama around the statue is so wonderful; it is a combination of mountains,
bays, ocean and metropolitan.
4. Machu Picchu in
Peru
Machu
Picchu is a famous symbol of the Incan Empire history. It is also well known as
the lost Incan city. It was built in 1450 but a hundred years later it was
abandoned after the Spanish came and conquered the Incan Empire. Machu Picchu
is a city built with the polished stone. It is located in the middle of a
tropical mountain forest with an extraordinarily beautiful panorama. The main building
is Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun, and Room of the Three Windows, which are
called the Sacred District. Initially, the city was a fortress and then
transformed into the capital of the Incas. Machu Picchu means Old Mountain. The
city stands about 3 thousands meters above sea-level, among the high mountains.
Though it takes long time to reach the place, the dazzling panorama is very
worth it.
5. Chichen Itza in
Mexico
Chichen
Itza is one of Seven Wonders of the World. This place is chosen as a symbol of
Worship and Science. The pyramid El Castillo is probably the main reason why
tourists visit Chichen Itza at Mexico. Besides the pyramid El Castillo, there
are magnificent and ancient buildings in Chichen Itza. They are Temple of the
Warriors, Ballcourt, High Priest’s Temple, Las Mojas, El Caracol as an
astronomy observatory, and the first building or Old Chichen. In the past,
Chichen Itza became a Maya’s settlement, one of the Indian tribes living in
America. Chichen Itza means on the lip of the Itza wells. The Maya people were
expert in the field of sculpture, ceramics, architecture and astronomy. This
can be seen from the buildings which are so magnificent with stunning
architectural techniques used to worship and to observe the stars.
6. Colosseum in Italia
Colosseum
is one of Seven Wonders of the World which is located in Italy. This place is a
large amphitheatre in the city of Rome. It is a historical relic. This place
was built in the period of King Alfero Gilberto year 72 AD. But it wasn’t
finished. Then his son, Titus, completed this building in the year 80 AD. This
building is elliptical or spherical shape which can accommodate 50,000
spectators. Colosseum is recognized as an astonishing work with great and
spectacular architecture. Unfortunately, this magnificent amphitheatre was used
for gladiator battles, animal battles and capital punishment. The Colosseum is
considered as one of the greatest examples of Roman building with its unique
design and elliptical structure. Tourists and first-time visitors to Rome never
fail to be amazed after seeing Colosseum. Therefore, it is acknowledged as
Rome’s most famous monument which becomes the symbol of the city.
7. Taj Mahal in India
Taj
Mahal is one icon from India which is very famous for its beautiful
architecture and history. It is spesifically located in Agra. This building was
established during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. It took around 22
years to build Taj Mahal. It was dedicated as a mausoleum (grave) to his wife,
the Empress Arjumand Banu Begum known as Mumtaz Mahal. Alt1hough the Emperor
had had two other wives, but the Empress Mumtaz Mahal was the one he loved very
much. After the birth of their daughter, the Empress passed away. Then Mughal
Emperor ordered his ministers to design the Taj Mahal as a symbol of his love
to the Empress. The building looks so majestic with white marble from the
front. Taj Mahal consists of the main gate, the garden, a mosque, a living
room, and some white and beautiful buildings. Especially at sunrise and sunset,
this building looks so wonderful.
8. Borobudur Temple
Borobudur temple is one of the most beautiful tourist resorts in Indonesia. It is situated in central Java. Borobudur temple is one of the seven wonders of the world which needs to be preserved its circumstances. The people all over the world know that Borobudur is one of the greatest art works that ever known since long time ago. Borobudur temple was built by Syailendra Dynasty during the eighth century. It needed more than two million river stones. It is the biggest temple in the world.
After going into some restorations, Borobudur is visited by more and more
tourists, both domestic and foreign tourists. Most of them admire Borobudur
temple because of its beauty, its elegance and the story of the relief on its walls.
Domestic tourists usually go there by bus or private cars, while foreign
tourists like to join travel bureau because they don’t need to think of the
transportation, accommodation, and itinerary. There are some money changers
around the location. It makes them easier to change their money. But some of
them like to bring credit cards and checks.
9. Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. Built in 1889, it has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest building in Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world; millions of people ascend it every year. Named for its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair.The tower stands 324 metres (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-story building. Upon its completion, it surpassed the Washington Monument to assume the title of tallest man-made structure in the world, a title it held for 41 years, until the Chrysler Building in New York City was built in 1930; however, due to the addition in 1957 of the antenna, the tower is now taller than the Chrysler Building. Not including broadcast antennas, it is the second-tallest structure in France after the 2004 Millau Viaduct. The tower has three levels for visitors. Tickets can be purchased to ascend, by stairs or lift, to the first and second levels. The walk to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the walk from the first to the second level. The third and highest level is accessible only by elevator. Both the first and second levels feature restaurants. The tower has become the most prominent symbol of both Paris and France, often in the establishing shot of films set in the city.
10. National Monument
The National Monument, or "Monas" as it is popularly called, is one of the monuments built during the Sukarno era of fierce nationalism. The top of the National Monument (Monas) is Freedom Square. It stands for the people's determination to achieve freedom and the crowning of their efforts in the Proclamation of Independence in August 1945. The 137-meter tall marble obelisk is topped with a flame coated with 35 kg of gold. The base houses a historical museum and a hall for meditations. The monument is open to the public and upon request the lift can carry visitors to the top, which offers a bird's eye view on the city and the sea. Go early to beat the crowds and the haze. It is easy for the less physically able as lifts take visitors to the top. The diorama exhibition in the basement gives such a distorted view of Indonesian history. This imposing obelisk is Jakarta's most famous landmark. Construction started in 1961 under President Soekarno but was not completed until 1975, under President Soeharto. The monument houses a couple of museums. The Freedom Hall depicts Indonesia's struggle for independence through a series of dioramas, whereas the Hall of Contemplation displays the original Declaration of Independence document and a recording of the speech.
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