Do you know which are the seven wonders of the modern world? If you don’t have a clear list, keep reading...

Throughout history mankind he has been making lists of what it was believed about the best places or the best buildings that existed in the world. During centuries various authors and personalities have developed their own lists of what they thought were the most wondrous places on Earth. It has been a variety of views for a long time but the last update was made at the beginning of ours age, in 2000. More than 100 million votes were registered to vote a selection of 200 exceptional monuments in the world. And these, so far, are the finalists:

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1/8 The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is the biggest defense structure in the world. Built in 700 B.C.

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2/8 City of Petra, Jordan

Petra is an archaeological and historical city in Petra, Jordan, famous for the rock-cut architecture of the buildings, all built directly on the rocks. Also is known as the Rose City for the colour of the stone of the city. Built in 312 B.C.

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3/8 The Colosseum, Rome, Italy

The Colosseum is one of the great symbols of the Italian capital, Rome . Built in 80 A.C.

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4/8 Chichén Itzá, Yucatán, Mexico

Chichén Itza was a pre-Columbian town built by the Maya population in 600 A.D.

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5/8 Machu Picchu, Cuzco, Peru

Machu Picchu is the lost city of the Incas and at the same time, one of the most importants in Peru. It was built in 1450 A.D.

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6/8 Taj Mahal, Agra, India

Taj Mahal is one of the most impressives beauties in India. The it's declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site and it was built in 1643 A.D.

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7/8 Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Cristo Redentor is on Mount Corcovado and it was built in 1931 A.D.

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8/8 Oh wait! There is an eighth position? Yes! The Great Pyramid of Giza

Yes, there’s a wonder infiltrated between 7 that we have mentioned. The Great Pyramid of Giza (2560 BC) is included on the list of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World and is the only one that is still standing and this is why it has the the title of "Honorary Monument".