Petra is Jordan's greatest tourist attraction. Carved into sheer rock more than 2,000 years ago by the Nabataeans, the city was an important junction on the silk and spice trade routes that linked China, India and Arabia with Greece and Rome. In 2007, Petra was elected as one of the…
The Pennell family share the world of New7Wonders
The Pennell family from Winnipeg in Canada are on their way to the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu in Peru, and then they're off to Brazil, via Easter Island, to see the statue of Christ Redeemer. After that, the next stop is the pyramid at Chichén Itzá in…
Location of New7Wonders Iguazu monument enriches Buenos Aires, naturally, centrally, perfectly
The latest attraction in Buenos Aires, El Monumento a Las cataratas del Iguazú, brings the splendour of Iguazu Falls, one of the New7Wonders of Nature, to the centre of the city. The location of the monument is a critical factor in the success of the project as it is…
Viewing Table Mountain through the Signal Hill frame
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 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…
First New7Wonders Global Network Summit held in Bali
The first New7Wonders Global Network Summit was held at the weekend in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. Participants included delegates from New Wonders host countries, the "W20": Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, South Africa, South Korea, Suriname, Venezuela and Viet Nam.
The New7Wonders…
Indonesia celebrates Official Inauguration of Komodo
DENPASAR, BALI, INDONESIA: Komodo National Park has been officially inaugurated as one of the New7Wonders of Nature. The colourful ceremony was attended by the President of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and First Lady Ani Yudhoyono; the former vice president of Indonesia, Jusuf Kalla, the Founder-President of New7Wonders, Bernard Weber, members…
Presentation of Komodo plaque in Jakarta
During a banquet in Jakarta to celebrate the final New7Wonders of Nature Official Inauguration ceremony, the specially-designed plaque listing Komodo National Park in the "canon of 7" was presented by Bernard Weber, Founder-President of New7Wonders, to Jusuf Kalla, former Vice President of Indonesia and Chief Ambassador and Head of the…