Latest Article | Dec 31, 2013
A giant yellow picture frame, the second in a series of such structures to be introduced across Cape Town, has been unveiled on Signal Hill, providing a perfect vantage point for visitors to compose a photograph of themselves, friends and family with Table Mountain as the spectacular backdrop.
The 2.8m…
Iguazu Falls can now be experienced in Buenos Aires
The capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires, has acquired a new attraction. El Monumento a Las cataratas del Iguazú brings the majesty of Iguazu Falls to the centre of the city and highlights its status as one of the New7Wonders of Nature. For the visitor, the monument offers a sense of…
Inauguration of Iguazu Falls monument in Buenos Aires
On Wednesday evening, El Monumento a Las cataratas del Iguazú will be officially inaugurated in the centre of Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. This unique architectural project will feature as its centre-piece the Official New7Wonders Plaque listing Iguazu Falls as one of the New7Wonders of Nature.
The monument is…
New7Wonders Launches New App For Cities Campaign
Zurich, Switzerland: New7Wonders today launched a new app for iPhone and iPad as well as Android devices. The app enables users to vote in the New7Wonders Cities campaign and access news and photos in an integrated, multimedia experience.
Using the New7Wonders Cities app, users can:
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New7Wonders Cities: And the 28 Official Finalists Are…
The names of the 28 Official Finalists of the New7Wonders Cities campaign have been announced by Bernard Weber, Founder-President of New7Wonders. The presentation of the shortlist marks the launch of the Finalist stage of the global election, which will now run across three elimination phases and end on 7 December…
Meet the New7Wonders Cities Panel of Experts
Tomorrow, at 7pm GMT, the shortlist of the 28 Official Finalists in the New7Wonders Cities campaign will be announced. On the eve of that announcement, we present the distinguished members of the Panel of Experts who are advising on the selection of the 28 cities from the longlist of 77…
New7Wonders Cities Longlist of 77 Announced
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND: The longlist of the New7Wonders Cities campaign has been revealed by Bernard Weber, Founder-President of New7Wonders. The naming of the 77 cities marks the completion of the Qualification Phase of the global election, which began on 7 March 2012 and during which voters around the world made their…
Countdown: New7Wonders Longlist of 77 Cities Coming Tomorrow
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND: The longlist of the New7Wonders Cities will be announced tomorrow, Monday, 7 October 2013, following the completion of the current Qualification Phase of the campaign. Since 7 March 2012, voters around the world have been making their choices from the more than 300 cities in the campaign's second…
New7Wonders legacy project puts Table Mountain in the frame
To mark World Tourism Day today, Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille unveiled a large picture frame that offers a unique view of Table Mountain, one of the New7Wonders of Nature.
The 2.8m tall by 4m wide frame by local artist Porky Hefer is a permanent interactive artwork and is part…