The New 7 Wonders Foundation is a private organization established in 2001, which is dedicated to investing in good causes related with the monument preservation and reconstruction around the world.
This organization prepared a global contest on Internet whose goal was to find the New Seven Wonders of the World. This election was made through a global vote on its website. Finally, on July 07, 2007 the election’s results were announced and these are the proclaimed New Seven Wonders of the World:
| Chichen Itza - MexicoChichen Itza is the religious center more amazing of the Mexican history and one of citadels Mayan more ancient. |
| Christ the Redeemer - BrazilChrist the Redeemer, the most important monument of the Catholic parishioners waits for the visitors of the whole world with the opened arms. |
| Great Wall of China - ChinaOne of the most famous structures of the world and unique human structure that can be seen from the space. |
| Machupicchu - PeruOne of the new seven wonders, the most beautiful Inca city and the main archeological site of America. |
| Petra - JordanPetra, the giant red mountains and extensive mausoleums are appreciated for being one of the greatest wonders worked by the Nature and the Man. |
| Roman Colosseum - ItalyAn elliptical amphitheatre, the Coliseum is one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering. |
| Taj Mahal - IndiaTaj Mahal or the epitome of love is a magnificent monument that reflects an immense love. |
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