To commemorate 7Wonders Day, Alessandra Fasino has created a poster collection representing the entire list of Wonders that combines vibrant typography with a rainbow of colours. Each poster is a microcosm of each Wonder and they all express the character of the places and the people being celebrated on 7Wonders…
A day to wonder! World 7 Wonders Day
Zurich, Switzerland: On 7 July this year, and every year from now on, the world will celebrate 7 Wonders Day. The event honours the 21 iconic wonders chosen by hundreds of millions of votes following three historic global campaigns: the New7Wonders of the World, the New7Wonders of Nature and…
Charl du Plessis plays on top of Table Mountain
The South African classical and jazz pianist Charl du Plessis became the first person in history to perform on a grand piano on Table Mountain on 29 March, International Piano Day. Afterwards, he said people asked the same two questions: How did he get a grand piano to the top?…
Google Doodle celebrates Komodo National Park
Today's Google Doodle celebrates the 37th Anniversary of Komodo National Park, which was elected one of the New7Wonders of Nature on 11 November 2011. The search engine is also offering an interactive quiz to test people's knowledge about the park's most famous inhabitant: the Komodo dragon.
The quiz is highlighted…
Havana celebrates its Ciudad Maravilla
ZURICH, Switzerland
The past year was a momentous one for Cuba: The death of its iconic revolutionary leader Fidel Castro; the historic visit of US President Barack Obama; the Good Friday concert by The Rolling Stones… and then, in June, the Official Inauguration of the country's capital, Havana, as…
Bernard Weber: “Have a Wonderful New Year!”
ZURICH, Switzerland
Dear Wonderful Friends
Please accept my warmest wishes at the start of the New Year. In 2017, let us all adopt the New7Wonders positive vision of life, and inspired by this, we can work together to build a more harmonious and just world.
Undoubtedly, the highlight of our past 12…
The Wonder of Vigan in the classroom
Angelica Faith Villafranca, age 8, of the School of Saint Anthony in Quezon City, Philippines, proudly shares with us her new Elementary Grade 3 social studies and history textbook "Tuklas Lahi 3" that showcases Vigan as one of the New7Wonders Cities.
"The New7Wonders campaigns are already in many textbooks,…
Ha Long Bay: the rewards and risks of success
On 11 November 2011, Ha Long Bay was declared one of the Official New7Wonders of Nature. Since then, it has become one of Asia's most high-profile attractions. The seascape of the bay, dotted with jagged limestone spires, combines the scenic beauty of Vietnam with an evergreen biosystem and a…
Bernard Weber donates New7Wonders legacy books to Havana public library
"It is my pleasure to donate the official New7Wonders brand book, which explains all about the New7Wonders campaigns, the movement it created and the philosophy behind it to the public library in La Habana," said Bernard Weber, Founder of New7Wonders, at a donation and signing ceremony in La Biblioteca…
The Official Inauguration of Havana as a New7Wonders City
— "Cuba's capital Havana has become the place for celebrities and VIPs to be seen in. So far this year, the city has played host to US President Obama, the Rolling Stones, the Kardashians and a fashion show by top models for Chanel. And this week at an inauguration…