Wonders of the World (disambiguation) facts for kids

Wonders of the World are special lists of amazing places or things. These lists can include incredible buildings made by people or beautiful natural spots. Over time, different groups have made their own lists of what they think are the most wonderful things on Earth!

Famous Lists of Wonders

People have been making lists of "Wonders of the World" for a very long time. These lists help us remember and appreciate some of the most impressive creations and natural sites.

Ancient Wonders

The most famous list is the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. These were seven amazing structures built in ancient times. Sadly, only one of them is still standing today!

• The Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt)
• The Hanging Gardens of Babylon (Iraq)
• The Statue of Zeus at Olympia (Greece)
• The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus (Turkey)
• The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus (Turkey)
• The Colossus of Rhodes (Greece)
• The Lighthouse of Alexandria (Egypt)

New Wonders of the World

In 2007, people voted to create a new list called the New 7 Wonders of the World. These are modern wonders that are still standing and can be visited today.

• The Great Wall of China (China)
• Petra (Jordan)
• The Colosseum (Italy)
• Chichen Itza (Mexico)
• Machu Picchu (Peru)
• The Taj Mahal (India)
• Christ the Redeemer (Brazil)

Natural Wonders

There's also a list for amazing places made by nature, called the New 7 Wonders of Nature. These are not built by humans but are incredible natural landscapes.

• Amazon Rainforest and River (South America)
• Ha Long Bay (Vietnam)
• Iguazu Falls (Argentina/Brazil)
• Jeju Island (South Korea)
• Komodo Island (Indonesia)
• Puerto Princesa Underground River (Philippines)
• Table Mountain (South Africa)

Wonders in Different Countries

Many countries have also made their own lists of "Seven Wonders" to highlight important places within their borders. These lists celebrate local history, culture, and natural beauty.

• Seven Wonders of Canada
• Seven Wonders of Colombia
• Seven Wonders of Poland
• Seven Wonders of Portugal
  • Seven Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the World
• Seven Wonders of Russia
• Seven Wonders of Ukraine
• Seven Wonders of Wales
• Seven Natural Wonders of the UK

Wonders in Pop Culture

The idea of "Wonders of the World" is so popular that it appears in many other places, like games, books, and movies!

Games

• 7 Wonders (board game): A fun strategy game where players build ancient cities and wonders.
• 7 Wonders of the Ancient World (video game): A puzzle game based on the ancient wonders.

Books

• Seven Ancient Wonders: A thrilling adventure novel by Matthew Reilly.
• Seven Wonders: A book series for young readers by Peter Lerangis, where kids go on adventures related to the wonders.

Music

• "Seven Wonders": A famous song by the band Fleetwood Mac.

Film and Television

• Seven Wonders of the World: A 1956 movie that takes viewers on a journey to see these amazing places.
• Seven Natural Wonders: A BBC TV series from 2005 exploring natural wonders.
• Seven Wonders of the Industrial World: A 2003 BBC documentary series about incredible engineering feats from the Industrial Revolution.

See Also

• Eighth Wonder (disambiguation)
• Wonderworld (disambiguation)
• World of wonder (disambiguation)