Top 7 Places Around The World(That You Must Visit!)
These are the 7 wonders of the world - places one should definitely visit!
Great Wall of China
It’s one of the world’s largest building –construction projects. The Great Wall Of China is around 5500 miles (that’s 8,850 km) long. A debatable Chinese study however claims the length is 13,170 miles (21,200 km).
Chichén ItzáChichen Itza is a Mayan city on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, which prospered in the 9th and 10th centuries CE. Under the Mayan tribe Itzá—who were strongly impacted by the Toltecs - a number of major monuments and temples were built. Among the most remarkable is the stepped pyramid El Castillo (“The Castle”), which rises 79 feet (24 meters) above the Main Plaza.
Taj Mahal
This mausoleum complex in Agra, India is known as one of the world’s most iconic monuments and is perhaps the finest example of Mughal architecture. It was built by the ruler Shah Jahan(reigned 1628–58) to prestige his wife Mumtāz Maḥal (“Chosen One of the Palace”), who died in 1631 giving birth to their 14th child.
Machu PicchuThis Incan site close by Cuzco, Peru, was “discovered” in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, who thought it was Vilcabamba, a secret Incan stronghold used during the 16th-century rebellion in opposition to the Spanish rule. Although that claim was later denied, the purpose of Machu Picchu has confounded scholars.
PetraThe old city of Petra, Jordan is located in a distant valley, nestled among sandstone mountains and cliffs. It was claimed to be one of the places where Moses struck a rock and water gushed forth. Later the Nabataeans, an Arab tribe, made it their capital, and during this time it thrived, becoming an important trade center, especially for spices.
Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer is a colossal statue of Jesus that stands above Mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro. Its origins date to just after World War I when some Brazilians dreaded a “tide of godlessness.” They suggested a statue, which was ultimately sketched by Heitor da Silva Costa, Carlos Oswald, and Paul Landowski.
Colosseum
The Colosseum in Rome was constructed in the first century by the order of the ruler Vespasian. A feat of engineering, the amphitheater measures 620 by 513 feet (189 by 156 meters) and features a complex system of vaults. It was accomplished by holding 50,000 spectators, who watched a variety of events.
By- Arusha Bane
Grade 8

 
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