— "La Habana, en Cuba, fue elegida como Ciudad Maravilla Moderna por la organización New 7 Wonders. Cientos de miles de personas votaron por esta ciudad en una lista de ciudades que “mejor representan el cumplimiento de las aspiraciones de nuestra civilización global urbana”, según describen los organizadores." La…
Countdown to the Official Inauguration of La Habana
CHICHÉN ITZÁ, MEXICO: Just 14 days now until the Official Inauguration of La Habana, Cuba, as one of the New7Wonders Cities. The inauguration begins on Tuesday, 7 June, with the unveiling of the New7Wonders CityMark icon monument at the Esplanada de la Punta, and this will be followed by a…
New7Wonders preliminary report on Chichén Itzá
ZURICH: New7Wonders has completed the first part of the Official New7Wonders VII process for Chichén Itzá, one of the New7Wonders of the World. A preliminary report has been sent to the relevant authorities and civil organisations, for them to consider and respond to.
The New7Wonders VII is the ongoing audit…
Recreating the New7Wonders of the World in Bangalore
The New7Wonders of the World have been given a unique interpretation by students of the National Hill View Public School in Banashankari, a suburb of Bangalore in India. Imaginative models of Christ the Redeemer, the Colosseum, Chichen Itza, the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, Petra and India's very own…
New7Wonders visit to Chichén Itzá for Verification
ZURICH: New7Wonders has completed its visit to Chichén Itzá, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, as part of the Official New7Wonders VII process.
The N7W VII is the ongoing audit programme conducted by New7Wonders as the world authority for the voted Wonders, to ensure they are able…
Zaha Hadid: A tribute
ZURICH: The Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, who died yesterday in Miami aged 65, was a distinguished member of the New7Wonders Panel of Experts on two occasions: The New7Wonders of the World and the New7Wonders Cities campaigns. Bernard Weber, the Founder of New7Wonders, remembers a remarkable woman, an inspirational designer…
“Have a Wonderful New Year!” says Bernard Weber
Zurich, Switzerland: Dear friends of New7Wonders, I send you my best wishes for New Year's Day. As we enter 2016, we are full of hope for the future and we want to share this message of optimism with the world.
The last 12 months have been marked by many noteworthy…
A Monument for Vigan: New7Wonders City celebrates
The festivities marking the Official Inauguration of Vigan as one of the New7Wonders Cities culminated with the installation of a specially-commissioned bronze plaque that confirms its place in the "canon of 7". During the ceremonies, a party atmosphere filled the streets of the capital of Ilocos Sur province in the…
Vigan officially inaugurated as a New7Wonders City
VIGAN, the Philippines: Historic Vigan in the province of Ilocos Sur was officially inaugurated as a New7Wonders City last night. Established in the 16th century, Vigan represents a fusion of cultural elements from the Philippines, China and Europe, creating a city that is without equal in Asia.
Among the dignitaries attending…
Vigan: A New7Wonders City is cast in bronze
The Official New7Wonders Cities Inauguration ceremonies for Vigan will take place in the Philippines on Wednesday, 6 May. A highlight of the event will be the unveiling of the specially-commissioned bronze commemorative plaque, which was cast in the Kunstgießerei München, a famous foundry in the heart of Munich, Germany, where…