Agra, India
The Taj Mahal is known all over the world as a symbol of its beauty and love. The Taj Mahal is located in the historical city of Agra, India. It was built by the Mughal ruler Shahjah in memory of his wife after her death. The Taj Mahal was built between 1632 and 1648.
The Taj Mahal is the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal, the wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. It is believed that Shahjah was deeply in love with his wife and was inspired to build the Taj Mahal after her death as a token of her love.
Its structure is made of white marble stone. It is a symbol of Indo-Islamic culture. Inside it are Mughal Gardens, guest houses and a mosque, in which you get to see amazing craftsmanship. In 1983, the Taj Mahal was selected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
- Chichen Itza – Mexico
Chichen Itza is the name of a large city in the country of Mexico. The magnificent ruins of this city give a glimpse of the Maine culture. Chichen Itza is one of the seven wonders of the world, in which there is a huge Maya temple (El Castillo) which is spread over a radius of 5 kilometers. They are made in the shape of a pyramid. It has a total of 365 stairs which are spread in many directions, every year millions of tourists from all over the world come to see it. Chichen Itza is also known as a trading city.
- The Great Wall of China
The Wall of China is the longest structure ever built by humans. Its length is about 5500 miles and it extends from Gansu Province in western China to Dandong near the north-eastern border and is located near the China and North Korea border. Its construction started in the 7th century BC, which was completed in the 16th century.
It was built by the Chinese rulers to protect their borders from the Mongols. This wall is so long that it can be seen even from space. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1987. The Great Wall of China is one of the seven wonders of the world.
- Colosseum – Rome, Italy
The Colosseum which is one of the 'Seven Wonders of the World' is located in the city of Rome, Italy. It is a very large plain made in an oval shape, it has been constructed with sand, concrete and stones, which have been used for 500 years. It has a seating arrangement of 50 thousand to 80 thousand people. In this huge ground, there are many programs related to fighting of boys, fighting of animals and sports, which thousands of people used to gather to see.
The process of building the Colosseum was started by Emperor Vespasian in AD 72, which was completed by his successor Titus in AD 80. If you are also fond of traveling, then you must see this wonder of the world.
- Machu Picchu – Peru
Machu Picchu is a wonder of the world located in the Peruvian country of South America. It is also considered as the dream destination of millions of people of the world. This city is situated on the very top of the mountain. Its height is more than 2 thousand meters above sea level.
Machu Picchu was built in 1400, but this city remained anonymous for a long time until in 1900, American explorer Hiram Bingham discovered it and brought it to the world. Reaching this historical place is not for the fragile hearted. You have to walk for several days to reach it.
