Wonders of the Modern World

Explanation: The Lighthouse of Alexandria, built in the 3rd century BC, was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, standing about 135 meters tall.

Explanation: Pompeii lies in Campania, near Naples. The site, buried by the Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.

Explanation: The Alhambra is a Nasrid palace located in Granada, Spain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984.

Explanation: The Tower of London, a medieval fortress, has housed the Crown Jewels in the Jewel House since 1661.

Explanation: The Statue of Liberty was given by France to the United States in 1886 to celebrate Franco-American friendship.

Explanation: Machu Picchu is an ancient Inca city located in Peru, at 2,430 meters altitude in the Andes. Rediscovered in 1911 by American explorer Hiram Bingham, it is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Explanation: The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing. It was built around 2560 BC for Pharaoh Khufu and stands 139 meters tall.

Explanation: The Great Wall of China measures approximately 21,000 km when counting all its sections and branches. Its construction spanned over 2,000 years.

Explanation: The Colosseum, or Flavian Amphitheatre, is in Rome. Built between 70 and 80 AD, it could hold 50,000 spectators for gladiator fights.

Explanation: The Taj Mahal was built between 1631 and 1653 by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. This white marble mausoleum is located in Agra, India.

Explanation: Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor) is a 30-meter-tall Art Deco statue atop Mount Corcovado. Unveiled in 1931, it is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Explanation: Petra is a Nabataean city located in Jordan. Carved into pink rock, it is famous for its Khazneh (Treasury), made famous by the film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

Explanation: Chichén Itzá was built by the Maya between the 6th and 11th centuries. Its Kukulcán pyramid is famous for the serpent-shaped shadow effect during the equinoxes.

Explanation: Antoni Gaudí devoted 43 years of his life to the Sagrada Família. Started in 1882, this Catalan modernist basilica is still under construction.

Explanation: The Sydney Opera House is located in Australia. Designed by Jørn Utzon and inaugurated in 1973, its sail-shaped roof has become a symbol of 20th-century architecture.

Explanation: Angkor Wat in Cambodia is the largest religious building ever constructed, spanning 162.6 hectares. This 12th-century Hindu temple, inscribed as a UNESCO site in 1992, appears on the Cambodian flag.

Explanation: The Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy began to lean during its construction in the 12th century due to unstable soil. It leans about 4 degrees after stabilization work.

Explanation: The Eiffel Tower was built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World's Fair. Standing 330 meters tall, it was supposed to be dismantled after 20 years but was preserved.

Explanation: Stonehenge is located in England, in the county of Wiltshire. This megalithic stone circle dates from around 2500 BC and its exact purpose remains a mystery.

Explanation: The Palace of Versailles, built under Louis XIV, was the residence of French kings from 1682 to 1789. Its Hall of Mirrors and gardens are world-famous.