This website offers you the opportunity to participate in the first-ever global vote to elect
the New 7 Wonders of the World!! This vote will culminate with a live, worldwide telecast
on July 7, 2007 - 07.07.07 to announce the New 7 Wonders of the World.
The Acropolis of Athens (450 - 330 B.C.) Athens, Greece
Built atop what is known as the “Sacred Rock” of Athens, the Acropolis was to radiate power and protection for its citizens.
The temples of the Acropolis have become the some of most famous architectural landmarks of ancient and modern history.
Today, the Parthenon in particular is an international symbol of Greek civilization. A graphic illustration of the temple also
appears in the UNESCO logo, representing culture and education.
In short - vote for the Acropolis, because it is a great symbol of - Civilization & Democracy!
Alhambra (12th century) Granada, Spain
Mohammed I, the first king of the Nasriden – a Moorish dynasty in Granada - converted a 9th-century castle into his private
royal residence, and it is this which we now know as the Alhambra. The structure, which covers an area of 13 hectares, is
renowned for its stunning frescoes and interior detail. The building is one of the finest examples of Moorish architecture in the
world and is among Europe’s most-visited tourist attractions.
In short - vote for the Alhambra, because it now represents - Dignity & Dialog!
Angkor (12th century) Cambodia
Angkor is the most important monument of the south-east Asian Khmer Empire and the world’s largest sacred temple. Built
during the reign of King Suryavaman, at the beginning of the 12th century, Angkor is noted for its intricate ornamentation and
striking beauty. With its water moats, concentric walls and magnificent temple mountain in the center, Angkor Wat symbolizes
the Hindu cosmos, with its oceans at the periphery and the Meru mountain at the center of its universe.
In short - vote for Angkor, because it is a great symbol of - Beauty & Sanctity!
The Pyramid at Chichén Itzá (before 800 A.D.) Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
Chichén Itzá, the most famous Mayan temple city, served as the political and economic center of the Mayan civilization. Its
various structures - the pyramid of Kukulkan, the Temple of Chac Mool, the Hall of the Thousand Pillars, and the Playing
Field of the Prisoners – can still be seen today and are demonstrative of an extraordinary commitment to architectural space
and composition. The pyramid itself was the last, and arguably the greatest, of all Mayan temples.
In short - vote for Chichén Itzá, because it symbolizes - Worship & Knowledge!
Christ Redeemer (1931) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This statue of Jesus stands some 38 meters tall, atop the Corcovado mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro. Designed by Brazilian
Heitor da Silva Costa and created by French sculptor Paul Landowski, it is one of the world’s best-known monuments. The
statue took five years to construct and was inaugurated on October 12, 1931. It has become a symbol of the city and of the
warmth of the Brazilian people, who receive visitors with open arms.
In short - vote for Christ Redeemer, because it stands for - Welcoming & Openness!
The Roman Colosseum (70 - 82 A.D.) Rome, Italy
This great amphitheater in the centre of Rome was built to give favors to successful legionnaires and to celebrate the glory of the
Roman Empire. Its design concept still stands to this very day, and virtually every modern sports stadium some 2,000 years later
still bears the irresistible imprint of the Colosseum's original design. Today, through films and history books, we are even more
aware of the cruel fights and games that took place in this arena, all for the joy of the spectators.
In short - vote for the Colosseum, because it is now a symbol of - Joy & Suffering!
Statues of Easter Island (10th - 16th Century) Easter Island
Discovered on Easter Sunday, 1722 by Dutch explorer Jakob Roggeveen, this collection of 25 meter-high stone sculptures still
puzzles historians and archaeologists as to its origins. It is believed that a society of Polynesian origin settled here in the 4th century
and established a unique tradition of monumental sculpture. Between the 10th and 16th centuries, they erected the enormous stone
figures, known as the Moai, which have long fascinated the entire world and endowed this island with a mythical atmosphere.
In short - vote for the Easter Island Statues, because they are a symbol of - Mystery & Awe!
The Eiffel Tower (1887 - 89) Paris, France
The creation of Gustave Eiffel, this magnificent steel tower has come to serve as a symbol of Paris, as well as of France itself. The
structure is not only a landmark that is recognized all over the world, but is perhaps the most popular architectural achievement in
the Western world. It was the tallest man-made structure in the world until the Empire State Building was constructed. The tower is
visited by six million people every year.
In short - vote for the Eiffel Tower as a symbol of - Challenge & Progress!