7 Wonders of the Modern World

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I've seen the Colosseum. That'll do me.

7 modern feats of engineering would have to include that hotel in Dubai and that viaduct in the South of France.

It's quite an arbitrary list really, I'd place Iguazu Falls at the top of my personal list, simply breathtaking!

DanniRae

Apparently over 100 million people around the world voted for them via the internet and texts.
Only one of the ancient Wonders of the World still exists - the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt!
I haven't seen any of them - ancient or modern - but the one I would most like to see is Christ the Redeemer in Brazil.

I've kind of half seen Christ the Redeemer, there was cloud hanging around his head, when I went, this happens quite a lot but the tour guides don't tell you that.

From the list have also seen the Colosseum and Chichen Itza

The Grand Canyon reduced me to tears, it was amazing.

Seabreeze, I believe the Grand Canyon is one of the 'natural' wonders of the world. It is on my list and hopefully I will get a chance to see it.

Pyramids, Colisseum and Leaning Tower of Pisa (isn’t that one of the wonders)

I’ve been to the Pyramids, chichen Itza, coliseum, Taj Mahal. I think the Grand Canyon should of been one it’s awesome. More impressed with it than any of the others.

Janetashbolt

Scared of flying ever seen any of them, never will

So am I, Janetashbolt, although I have done it a few times, but the Colosseum can be reached by train. You see interesting places on the way as well, which isn't true if you fly.

DanniRae

Apparently over 100 million people around the world voted for them via the internet and texts.
Only one of the ancient Wonders of the World still exists - the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt!
I haven't seen any of them - ancient or modern - but the one I would most like to see is Christ the Redeemer in Brazil.

You should go if you can. He has the most beautiful calm face. Getting up there is a nightmare though if you don’t like heights as it involves two cable cars, one up to Sugar Loaf mountain and the second up to Corcovado, both over the sea.

Well, of the seven wonders of the modern world I have only seen the Colosseum in Rome. I would like the opportunity to see Petra and the Taj Mahal, but am not concerned about the rest.

I have, on the other hand, seen the following, all of which in my estimation are worth a visit or two:
The Cathedral of Cologne
Hadrian's Wall
Edinburgh Castle
Holyrood House
The Castle of Kronborg
The Castle of Rosenborg in Copenhagen
walked most of the French route to Santiago de Compostela

I can highly recommend any or all of these seven.

I've seen the Christ the Redeemer in Rio but the only Taj Mahal I've been to was in Bristol Street,Birmingham in the 1960's (apologies)

I’ve seen the Pyramids and 3 of the ‘newer’ wonders. The Coliseum, Taj Mahal and Chichen Itza. I was lucky enough to be able to climb the great pyramid at Chichen Itza. It’s now roped off to prevent damage.

I wonder what would be considered the wonders of the really modern world, say 20th and 21st century. Any ideas?

Colosseum and Taj Mahal.

Visiting the Taj Mahal had been a dream of mine for quite a while and I got to see it for my 40th birthday.

I'd love to see the rest, too, and the 7 wonders of the Ancient World. Pity my pocket won't stretch that far!

Scared of flying ever seen any of them, never will

I have only been to the one left of the old wonders of the world, the Pyramids of Egypt. I actually packed up my home when I was in my very early sixties and moved to Egypt after going there on holiday and falling in love with it. I stayed about 14 years before having to return to UK due to ill health.

Ali08 - As opposed to the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World - for example "The Pyramids of Giza" or "The Hanging Gardens of Babylon."

Of the 'modern world'??

Blondiescot

I've not visited any of the 'modern' wonders but I have visited two of the sites of the 'ancient' ones - the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.

Me too Blondiescot plus the pyramids at Giza. We seem to have similar interests.

I've not visited any of the 'modern' wonders but I have visited two of the sites of the 'ancient' ones - the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.

I’ve seen only the Coliseum and the Taj Mahal.

To me, one of the wonders of the modern world is the fact that I can fancy reading such and such a book, simply press a button or two, and just seconds later the entire thing - all 100,000 or more words of it, whizzes through the ether into my Kindle.
I still can’t understand how, and even if Brian Cox tried to explain it to me I dare say I still wouldn’t. I just don’t have that sort of brain.

I've been to Chichen Itza, Colliseum and Taj Mahal. The list is only arbitrary- anyone could come up with a different list!
Maybe people could suggest a different 7?

Apparently over 100 million people around the world voted for them via the internet and texts.
Only one of the ancient Wonders of the World still exists - the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt!
I haven't seen any of them - ancient or modern - but the one I would most like to see is Christ the Redeemer in Brazil.

I’ve been to The Colosseum and Machu Pichu