The Seven Wonders of the World

Having just returned the Pyramids of Giza, I’ve now seen the sole remaining ancient wonder of the world. I’ve also seen some remains of the Lighthouse of Alexandria.

It turns out there is also a list of Seven Wonders of the Medieval World.

They are:

• Stonehenge – seen 2008
• Colosseum – seen 2004
• Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa – seen 2009
• Great Wall of China – seen 2005
• Porcelain Tower of Nanjing
• Hagia Sophia – seen 2009
• Leaning Tower of Pisa

So five out of seven done.

I’ve also seen the Taj Mahal and the Cairo Citadel, which are on the backup list so to speak.

In terms of the modern wonders, there are lots of lists but going off the American Society of Civil Engineers, they list:

Channel Tunnel – seen 2008
CN Tower – seen 2005
Empire State Building – seen 2009
Golden Gate Bridge – seen 2007
Itaipu Dam
Delta Works
Panama Canal

So four of those down, three to go. Not that I decide where to go, just to see a so called wonder. But if one is in the neighbourhood, it’s silly not to make the effort to see one.