New7Wonders of the World

New7Wonders World Tour

The Statue of Liberty New York City, U.S.A.
March 07, 2007
For the grand finale of the World Tour, the predictions of good luck that the New7Wonders team was given in Istanbul came true for the last time,...

The Pyramid at Chichén Itzá Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
February 27, 2007
A rich, exciting day of celebration in Chichen Itzá began with the early-morning flight of the New7Wonders hot-air balloon in front of the "El...

Machu Picchu, Peru
February 20, 2007
The sound of several Inca pututus, instruments made from shell or animal horn, echoed through the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu and the surrounding...

Easter Island Statues, Chile
February 13, 2007
The Rapa Nui culture was celebrated throughout New7Wonders World Tour visit to Easter Island, with the highlight being the rich ceremony to celebrate...

The Statue of Christ Redeemer, Brazil
February 07, 2007
Rio de Janeiro welcomed the New7Wonders team with arms as open as those of the Christ Redeemer statue high on the Corcovado mountain above the city....

The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
January 23, 2007
The New7Wonders team 's visit to Egypt honored the Pyramids at Giza, the only remaining monument of the Ancient 7 Wonders of the World. The Pyramids...

Petra, Jordan
January 16, 2007
To celebrate the rose-red city of Petra's candidacy, the magnificent buildings carved into the cliffs came alive today as they were 2,000 years ago....

Timbuktu, Mali
January 09, 2007
The World Tour visited the only sub-Saharan African candidate, Timbuktu, as the first of its 2007 stops. Following a reception in the cabinet of the...

Taj Mahal, India
December 05, 2006
The final stop for the World Tour in 2006 and the close of the Asian segment was a lively, worthy tribute to the Taj Mahal, a symbol for love and...

Angkor, Cambodia
November 28, 2006
In a truly magical setting, the New7Wonders visit to Angkor Archeological Park was marked by the majesty of this sprawling, ever impressive complex....