Seven Wonders of the World

The Seven Wonders of the World has historically been a listing of seven sites known to the Ancient Greeks as the most notable locales in their known world.

Since then, many have developed lists of the "modern" Seven Wonders of the World. The only list that really stands out and has stood the test of time for more than a decade is the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, developed by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

The Original Seven Wonders of the World

1. The Colossus of Rhodes

2. The Great Pyramid of Giza

3. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

4. The Lighthouse of Alexandria

5. The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus

6. The Statue of Zeus at Olympia

7. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus

The Seven Wonders of the Modern World

1. Channel Tunnel

2. CN Tower

3. Empire State Building

4. Golden Gate Bridge

5. Itaipu Dam

6. Netherlands North Sea Protection Works

7. Panama Canal

Natural Wonders of the World

In 1997, CNN announced a listing of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World...

1. Grand Canyon

2. The Great Barrier Reef

3. The Harbor at Rio de Janeiro

4. Mt. Everest

5. Northern Lights

6. Paricutin Volcano

7. Victoria Falls

The "New" Seven Wonders of the World

On July 7, 2007 (7-7-07) an organization announced a "new" set of the Seven Wonders of the World based on online voting from around the world...

1. Chichen Itza, Mexico - Mayan City

2. Christ Redeemer, Brazil - Large Statue

3. The Great Wall, China

4. Machu Picchu, Peru

5. Petra, Jordan - Ancient City

6. The Roman Colosseum, Italy

7. The Taj Mahal, India