WONDERS OF THE WORLD: 2007

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

DELPHI ,GREECE

MUSEUM OF DELPHI

THOLOS TEMPLE

TEMPLE OF APOLLO

DELPHI is the most popular archaeological site in Greece. Located 180 kilometers from Athens, a trip to DELPHI is listed in just about every tour itinerary and is by far the most popular day trip out of Athens. Many people don't even know why they are going there. It's just something they know they are supposed to do when they go to Greece. But for those people who read, Delphi has a special meaning, more than just another collection of ruins in a country that is full of them. Delphi in ancient times was considered the center of the known world, the place where heaven and earth met. This was the place on earth where man was closest to the gods…Delphi was the site of the Delphic oracle. most important oracle in the classical Greek world, and it was a major site for the worship of the god Apollo
Highligits of the archaeological site of Delphi include the Temple of Apollo, the Tholos, the theater, the stadium, and the treasuries of the Athenians and the Syphnias.
The Museum of Delphi is one of the best Greece has to offer, as it shelters some very important works of Art from ancient Greece
In ancient times, this was a very sacred and spiritual place, where many people from all over Greece came to worship Apollo.
Today, the region of Parnassos and Delphi is still visited by people from all over of the world

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GOLDEN PAVILION JAPAN[KINKAKUJI TEMPLE]

The Golden Pavilion was built in 1397 by the then ruling shogun. On his death, it became a Zen Buddhist temple The Golden Pavilion is set in a magnificent Japanese strolling garden.. The top two stories of the pavilion are covered with pure gold leaf..

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ANGEL FALLS, VENEZUELA

The tallest waterfall in the world at 978 metres (3,212 feet)….. named in honor of Jimmie Angel..angel falls is one of the natural wonder of the world.. The falls are located in southeastern area of Venezuela’s Canaima National Park in South America… Angel Falls is sixteen times the height of Niagara Falls.

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QIN TERRA COTTA WARRIORS, CHINA

The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological discovery of the 20th century…Construction of the terracotta warriors is nice and, considering they're over 2,000 years old.. the museum is located at the northern piedmont of Lishan Mountain 7 kilometers east of Lingtong County in Shaanxi Province…

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ST. PETER'S BASILICA VATICAN CITY

The largest church in the world. located in Vatican city at rome…

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MECCA ,SAUDI ARABIA

The birthplace of Muhammad the Prophet, it is the holiest city of Islam, and the goal of the annual Muslim hajj… Mosque of Mecca, the holiest site in Islam. The city is reserved for Muslims

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VERSAILLES, FRANCE

The palace of Versailles is one of the largest palace in the world .The palace of Versailles has more than 1800 windows, 600 rooms, 1100 fireplaces, and more than 1500 acres of park. The Palace of Versailles was the official residence of the Kings of France. Versailles is now a national museum.

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EASTER ISLAND, CHILE

It is one of the most isolated islands in the world it lies in the Pacific Ocean 3500km off the west coast of South America and 1800 km from the nearest inhabitable land of Pitcairn Island

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SAHARA DESERT

The Sahara, with a size of 9 million km², one of the largest desert in the world Sahara receives less than three inches of rain a year.. covering most of North Africa,

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Monday, October 8, 2007

MACHU PICCHU, PERU

The Machu Picchu, rediscovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, one of the most beautiful and ancient sites in the world. located high in the Andes mountains in Peru. built between 1460 -70 AD by Pachacuti Inca ..stands above 2400m sea level

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TAJ MAHAL, INDIA

Taj Mahal is a mausoleum. located On the banks of river Yamuna in Agra,India . built between 1631-1653 under Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite and beloved wife Mumtaz mahal.. One of the Seven Wonders of the World. Taj Mahal was constructed over a period of twenty-two years, employing twenty thousand workers. Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful architecture in the world.

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"CHRIST THE REDEEMER" STATUE IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

Statue of Christ the Redeemer is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ,South America. Stands on top of Corcovado Mountain at a height of 710 meters. . is one of the tallest statues in the world. one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The statue represents Jesus standing with outstretched arms and is one of the most famous symbols of this lively city…

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THE COLOSSEUM, ROME, ITALY

The Colosseum is most impressive building of the Roman . Emperor Vespasian started build of the Colosseum in AD 72. It was completed in AD 80..one of the greatest building in the world.. Originally known as the Flavian Amphitheater, Emperors used the Colosseum to entertain the public with free games. and Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests