The Seven Wonders of the Modern World
Explore images of the seven wonders of the modern world, chosen in a vote organized by the Swiss organization New Seven Wonders Foundation, and announced in Portugal in 2007
Taj Mahal (2011-10-21) by Marina Della ValleFolha de S.Paulo
Taj Mahal
A mausoleum built in the 17th century in the Indian city of Agra by Emperor Shah Jahan, in memory of his wife, Empress Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to her 14th child.
Taj Mahal (2011-10-21) by Marina Della ValleFolha de S.Paulo
Machu Picchu (2007-08) by Pedro SzekelyFolha de S.Paulo
Machu Picchu
An Inca settlement in Peru that was rediscovered in 1911 by the North American historian Hiram Bingham, according to US historiography.
Originally known as Patallaqta and possibly built between the 15th and 16th centuries, Machu Picchu's buildings were made from granite rock, a material that symbolized eternity for the Inca peoples.
Machu Picchu (2006-07) by Heloísa LupinacciFolha de S.Paulo
Muralha da China (2008-07-30) by Jorge AraújoFolha de S.Paulo
Great Wall of China
A series of fortifications with a total length of over 13,000 miles (over 21 km), the Great Wall of China was built over several centuries in the north of the country. Little remains today of the parts built between 220 and 206 BCE on the orders of Qin Shihuang, the Chinese emperor at the time.
Muralha da China (2008-07-30) by Jorge AraújoFolha de S.Paulo
Petra, Jordânia (2014-01-20) by Thays BittarFolha de S.Paulo
Petra
Petra, the beautiful city sculpted from rock in southern Jordan, was rediscovered in the 19th century. Mentioned in the Old Testament, the city's history stretches back over 9,000 years.
Petra, cidade histórica na Jordânia (2014-01-20) by Thays BittarFolha de S.Paulo
Fiéis no Cristo Redentor (2007-07-06) by Moacyr Lopes JuniorFolha de S.Paulo
Christ the Redeemer
The most iconic symbol of the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, Christ the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue made of reinforced concrete and clad in soapstone. The monument was unveiled on October 12, 1931, five years after building works started.
Cristo Redentor (2006-10-12) by Ana Carolina FernandesFolha de S.Paulo
Chichén Itzá (2002-05-10) by Carol FredericoFolha de S.Paulo
Chichén Itzá
The Mayan city of Chichén Itzá is an archaeological site in Tinum, in the east of Mexico's Yucatan State. Its pyramid, believed to be the main temple for the Mayan people, was built and inhabited between 900 and 1196.
Chichén Itzá (1995-01-02) by Eduardo KnappFolha de S.Paulo
Coliseu (2005-11-16) by Roberto de OliveiraFolha de S.Paulo
Colosseum
Rome's most iconic landmark, the Colosseum was built between 68 and 79 CE. Also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, the monument was the scene of gladiatorial battles and Christian executions.
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