The New Seven Wonders of the World

If you have ever taken a history lesson, you've probably learned a few things about the ancient Seven Wonders of the World. In recent years there has been a tremendous amount of debate on behalf of the seven new wonders of the world. It is important that everyone has their own opinion, which sites in the world of the list above, but the public seems to agree that the following pages are some of the most striking:

The Great Wall of China
The ColosseumRome
The Taj Mahal
Petra in Jordan
The statue of Christ Redeemer in Brazil
Chichen Itza in Mexico Pyramini
Machu Picchu in Peru

Each of these sites has something to recommend it was the number itself is, as is the case with the Great Wall and the statue of Christ the Savior, or is the size as the Taj Mahal. Other sites are known for their historical significance venerated, while others are made for a stunning combinationFactors.

Machu Picchu in Peru, is one of the sites. The hotel is located in the Andes, Machu Picchu is likely to have served as a religious retreat or royal estate. Historians estimate that at the end of 1460-1470 built by an Inca. The old city contains about 200 buildings, many of which are apartments, but there are also some public buildings, including temples. Most of the buildings of Machu Picchu were blocks of granitewere good together without mortar. This is quite surprising, since the seating of the blocks yet. Perhaps one of the most fascinating things of this ancient city, but the way in which the landscape and rock formations have been carefully integrated into existing training in the city. Temple, sitting in a safe place, while squatting depth sculptures have been carefully sculpted rock formations.

Machu Picchu remained hidden and forgotten by the outside worldafter the influx of Spanish conquistadors. It was not until 1911 that the ancient city was rediscovered by a Yale professor.

Today, Machu Picchu has been carefully so that the generations of today can learn more about the ancient culture, the building has had the same attention that a large and fascinating city preserves. Although Machu Picchu is a place difficult to access one of the reasons that it is able to survive in good condition, in the pastCenturies, would be completed visit to Peru, without the beauty and majesty of Machu Picchu.

Visitors who need access to Machu Picchu route from near Cusco. From there, visitors have four options for the realization of the ancient city, by train, on foot, by bus or helicopter. Most visitors choose to take the train to the ruins in the morning so you ample opportunity to explore, before returning to Cusco by train in the afternoon. They areIt is now time to address, hiking the Inca Trail is another option that you can reach the city through the Gate of Dom Visitors who choose this option to sleep in a tent and may opt for one or two days or a trip of four days. There are also regular bus links and go directly helicopter flights, which will take visitors to Machu Picchu.