By BrainFall Staff - Updated: October 21, 2015
Wonders of the World have been compiled from antiquity to the present day, to catalogue the world’s most spectacular natural wonders and manmade structures. A poll was conducted with winners announced in 2007 to choose 7 ‘new’ wonders. Can you name them?
Can You Name The New 7 Wonders Of The World?
So, you fancy yourself a bit of a history buff or maybe a global traveler, do you? Let's see if your mental suitcase is packed with the right facts. Remember when Bernard Weber, that visionary Canadian-Swiss guy, launched this audacious campaign to update the iconic Seven Wonders list? It was like giving a millennial makeover to a classical antiquity list, but with more public votes and less marble dust.
It was back in the early 2000s when the idea took flight—imagine a Zurich-based foundation stirring up a worldwide commotion to elect the new marvels. It wasn't your usual tick-the-box ballot; this was a global sensation where votes poured in through the internet and telephone, a true testament to the power of modern communication.
Fast forward to a gala day in Lisbon, not the typical place where you'd expect history to be written (or rewritten). A panel weighed in, millions had their say, and voila – the world got its shiny set of wonders! From grandiose statues to breath-stealing architectural feats, these structures not only score high on the wow meter but they also made quite the conversation starters. Can you name the New 7 Wonders? Go on, take a stab – and no, your neighbor’s topiary masterpiece doesn't count.
The Magnificent Seven 2.0: A Global Popularity Contest
Sharpen your pencils and put on your thinking caps, because you're about to embark on a journey through the New 7 Wonders of the World, a thrilling showdown where ancient splendors battle it out for the top spot in history’s most epic popularity contest.
Wonders Rebooted: The Modern Edition
In 2001, Bernard Weber initiated a campaign that made history geeks and travel buffs swoon—it was an all-star reboot of the ancient world's greatest hits list. This modern hit parade featured everything from emperors' stomping grounds to temples where the ancients probably had epic toga parties. The list includes jaw-droppers like the Great Wall of China, stretching farther than your last vacation road trip, and Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, where a colossal statue of Jesus throws His arms wide as if to say, "Welcome to the party!"
Petra in Jordan makes you wonder if the Nabataeans were the ancient world's rock stars, literally carving their legacy into the cliffs. Over in Mexico, Chichén Itzá shows off the Mayan's knack for both staggering architecture and astronomy with El Castillo––a temple doubling as a cosmic calendar. Don't forget Machu Picchu in Peru, where the Inca built a city in the clouds probably just to show off, or the Colosseum in Rome, the amphitheater where gladiator fights were the ancient equivalent of pay-per-view. And of course, there's the Taj Mahal in Agra, India—a marble monument to love (or a really extravagant "I'm sorry" gift) with its heart-stopping Mughal architecture.
Nominations and Tallies: How the World Voted
Your vote counts, and in 2007, it was phone-a-friend or bust when millions dialed in and clicked away to champion their favorite monumental marvels. Cyber ballots flew from every corner of the globe as people cast their votes via the internet and telephone, transforming the New 7 Wonders campaign into an international buzz that connected communities, combined cultures, and maybe caused a few friendly quarrels over who's got the better landmark.
In the end, global voters chose their lineup—one that would make even the pickiest historian nod in approval. The final tally unfolded in Lisbon, with a dramatic roll-out fit for reality TV, ensuring that the New7Wonders Foundation saw a slice of history get its 21st-century spotlight. And get this—the winners span four continents, bridging history, science, and art deco with an artfulness that would make your high school geography teacher weep with joy.
Are you ready to test your knowledge of these illustrious icons? Take a wild guess or two, and see if you can match wits with the global community. It's time to see if you know your world wonders as well as you think you do!
