Nature's Finest: 15 Wonders Of The World
#15 The Old City Of Jerusalem, Israel
Walled inside the modern city of Jerusalem, the area was considered the main city up until the 1860s and is home to many religious sites such as the Church Of The Holy Sepulcher, The Dome Of The Rock and the al-Asqa mosque and The Temple Mount.
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The Old City Of Jerusalem, Israel
Walled inside the modern city of Jerusalem, the area was considered the main city up until the 1860s and is home to many religious sites such as the Church Of The Holy Sepulcher, The Dome Of The Rock and the al-Asqa mosque and The Temple Mount.
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Potala Palace, Tibet
Hidden in Lhasa, in the deep regions of China, the Potala Palace was the primary residence for the Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai Lama resorted to India after an invasion in 1959.
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Hagia Sophia, Turkey
Turkey wasn't relatively known as a tourist attraction a few decades ago but the country has climbed in popularity, mostly due to it's historic attractions like the Hagia Sophia, a cathedral-turned-museum in Istanbul that's considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture.
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Chichen Itza, Mexico
Another renown piece of architecture in Mexico, Chichen Itza is pre-Columbian archaeological site built by the Mayan civilization. It is located at the northern peak of the Yucatan Peninsula in the heart of the North American country.
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Christ The Redeemer, Brazil
A popular figure in action movies based in Rio de Janeiro, the statue of Jesus Christ is 39.6 meters tall, 30 meters wide and weighs 635 tonnes as it is located at the peak of the Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park.
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Teotihuacan, Mexico
Built in the 2nd century BC, the emerging haven called Teotihuacán was born, bearing a home a to giant step pyramids that became a habit honoured and used by the Aztecs and some of the biggest pieces of architecture in Mesoamerica.
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Angkor Wat, Cambodia
While it also has its own place on the Cambodian national flag to mark its greatness, the Angkor Wat is relatively known as one of the biggest Buddhist and Hindu temples in the world as it was carved from stone in the 15th century AD.
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Moai, Easter Islands
Often associated with aliens and beings from outer space, the Moai statues were carved and created from stone by Polynesian colonizers. Presently, the area is claimed to be the largest deserted island in the world.
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Parthenon, Athens
Similar to the age of Imperial Rome structures, the Parthenon is one of the biggest and most famous pieces of architecture in Greece. The massive temple built out of ivory, silver and gold.
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Colosseum, Rome
The most famous amphitheater in Roma, the Colosseum can house more than 50,000 spectators at once and is one of the most famous Roman pieces to date as it was created in 80 AD by Titus.
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Machu Picchu, Peru
Before the name hit the music world last year courtesy of The Strokes, Machu was originally known as the most famous tourist spot in Peru. Why? Due it's history and heritage, it was also known as the "Lost City Of Incas".
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Pyramids Of Giza, Cairo
One of the most famous and significant wonders of the world due to being embellished in popular culture, the pyramids were built with more than 2 million blocks of stone and the Great Pyramid Of Khufu took more than 20 years to complete.
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Petra, Jordan
Known as the "rose red city, half as old as time", Petra sits on the slope of Mount Hor among the mountains that form the large valley running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf Of Aqaba. Once an ancient capital, the city was important for operating silk and spice routes between China, India, Egypt and Rome.
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Great Wall Of China, China
The 8,851 kilometre wall was built - and rebuilt during the Ming Dynasty - to protect citizens of China from consistent attacks by Xiongnu tribes and other marauders that attempted to invade the country.
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Taj Mahal, India
Built by Emperor Shah Jahan a Mughal in memory of his wife during 1632-1653, the mausoleum has become India's primary attraction as it's also known as "a tear drop on the cheek of eternity".
