The old "seven wonders of the ancient world" need to be replaced, as only one is still standing - the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, Egypt. The narrowed list of twenty-one includes some remarkable structures. As a public service, here's the list with links.
- The Acropolis, Athens, Greece
- Alhambra, Granada, Spain
- Angkor Wat Temple, Cambodia
- Chichen Itza Aztec site, Yucatan, Mexico
- Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Colosseum, Rome
- Easter Island Statues, Chile
- Eiffel Tower, Paris
- Great Wall, China
- Hagia Sophia church, Istanbul, Turkey
- Kyomizu Temple, Kyoto, Japan
- Kremlin/St.Basil's, Moscow
- Machu Picchu, Peru
- Neuschwanstein Castle, Fussen, Germany
- Petra ancient city, Jordan
- Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
- Statue of Liberty, New York
- Stonehenge, Amesbury, United Kingdom
- Sydney Opera House, Australia
- Taj Mahal, Agra, India
- Timbuktu city, Mali
Pick seven. I've got mine - Easter Island, Stonhenge, Pyramids of Giza, Great Wall of China, The Acropolis, The Colosseum, and Neuschwanstein Castle. I'd love to pick the Sydney Opera house if you'll give me eight.
10/22/06 2100: If you're in the mood for a debate, Jay Tea is looking for a few more American wonders. And if you'd like a vote in what is selected, go here.
