These historic places are absolute must sees for any person that loves to travel; you will certainly be unable to understand the immensity and grandeur of these destinations until you have seen them in person. The seven wonders of the ancient world include the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus, the Mausoleum, the Colossus of Rhodes and the Pharaohs of Alexandria.
The Great Pyramid of Giza
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Caribbean is truly a natural wonder of this world. Although Caribbean is not a geographical entity in itself, the countries surrounding the Caribbean region are truly a gem in this world. They boast of not only white sand beaches and luxury resorts but also many natural wonders that remain hidden from the outside world. Following lines will give you some glimpse of these natural wonders of the Caribbean.
Pitch Lake, Trinidad
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If you’ve ever pondered where the most awe-inspiring places on Earth are to be found, there will soon be a handy checklist to take on your international adventures, thanks to The7wonders.com competition.
The The7wonders.com photographs are glimpses of the most sublime landscapes in the world. Contenders include the Galapagos Islands, the Grand Canyon and the Great Barrier Reef.
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There are umpteen breathtaking and amazing natural wonders of the world and it is difficult to make a selection and limit you to just seven but this is a list of the top natural wonders of the world
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7. Chichen Itza (Yucatan, Mexico)
Found in Yucatan, Mexico Chichen Itza is huge archaeological location that symbolizes what is left of the chief crucial point of the Mayan society. The place is full of over 100 cemented roads and dozens of sandstone buildings, many of which were marvelously preserved.
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You may have known about the modern world wonders and even the ancient world wonders, but nothing makes the imagination run wild more than by visiting these shocking and unparalleled sites. These seven medieval wonders include Stonehenge, the Colosseum, the Catacombs, the Great Wall of China, the Porcelain Tower, the Hagia Sophia and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. As you make your way to visit each of these unique destinations, always make sure you take the time out to compare travel insurance rates as you want to be protected against any injuries, illnesses or change in plans.
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The ancient city of Ephesus is located near the modern town of Selcuk, about 50 km south of Izmir (Smyrna) in Turkey. Kusadasi is the nearest larger town, about 20km from Ephesus. In the year of 10 BC, Androclos, the son of King of Athens-Kodros, was searching a location for establishing a new city. It was predicted by an oracle that a fish and a boar would show the location of the new settlement. Days later, according to the oracle’s prediction, while frying, a fish fell down from the pan, irritating a hiding boar behind the bushes. The feared boar escaped immediately. Androclos followed the boar and established the city of Ephesus, where he had killed the boar.
During the following centuries Ephesus was ruled by many Emperos and nations: Carians, Lydians, Persians, Romans.
Still there is a lot to see in Ephesus and its surroundings: Artemis Temple -known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Antic world. It has been built in the areas of Ephesus on a flat area which has over the centuries turned into a swamp. Today one can only see the ruins of the foundations of this marvelous construction of the Hellenistic Age, entirely made of marble and full of sculptured columns’ capitals and shafts. The most beautiful remaining of this temple are today exhibited in the London British Museum. House of Virgin Mary is located in the Ephesus surroundings. It is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John, who spent several years in the area to spread Christianity. Mary preferred this remote place rather than living in crowded place. The House was destroyed by many earthquakes and not discovered until 1951 thanks to a German Nun Catherine Emmerich who saw its location in her visions. It is recognized as a shrine by Vatican. Now the House of Virgin Mary is renovated by George Quatman Foundation from Ohio and serves as a small church which attracts many Christians as well as Muslims coming to pray for Her. The Basilica of Saint John – It is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried. Three hundred years after the death of Saint Paul, a small chapel was constructed over the grave in the 4th century.
Beeing in Ephesus we recommend you:
• Ancient city of Ephesus.
• The House of Virgin Mary.
• The Basilica of St. John.
• Ephesus Archaeological Museum.
• Terrace Houses.
• The Temple of Artemis.
• Ancient cities of Priene, Miletos, Didyma.
• Old Orthodox village of Sirince.
• National Park of Kusadasi.
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