The new 7wonders is select out by online poll.
Out of this new 7 wonders, I have vists to Great Wall of China and Roman Colloseum of Italy.
I hope I have chance to visit the balance 5 wonders ?
New 'wonders of the world' named after online poll
LISBON - The Great Wall of China, Petra in Jordan and Brazil's statue of Christ the Redeemer are among the modern-day seven wonders of the world chosen in a poll of 100 million online voters, organisers said on Saturday.
The other four are Peru's Machu Picchu, the mountain settlement that symbolises the Incan empire, Mexico's Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza, the Colosseum in Rome and the Taj Mahal in India.
The seven winners were announced at a glitzy show at Portugal's Benfica stadium following what is likely to be the biggest ever online poll at http://www.new7wonders.com/.
'Never before in history have so many people participated in a global decision,' said actress Hilary Swank at the presentation.
The New 7 Wonders of the World organisers say the contest was a chance to level the global cultural playing field and recognise the achievements of societies outside Europe and the Middle East.
The traditional 'seven wonders of the world' all existed more than 2,000 years ago and were all in the Mediterranean region. Only one remains standing today - the Pyramids of Giza.
The originals were selected by one man, believed by many to be ancient Greek writer Antipater of Sidon.
The New 7 Wonders of the World organisers say the contest was a chance to level the global cultural playing field and recognise the achievements of societies outside Europe and the Middle East.
Only one European site, the Colosseum, was picked. The Eiffel Tower and the Acropolis had also been contenders.
'I am happy that for the first time in history the world was able to vote and decide,' said Mr Jose Freitas do Amaral, commissioner of the New 7 Wonders of the World and Portugal's former foreign minister.
Glitzy presentationMany Portuguese enjoying the glitzy presentation, which included break-dancing and singing by tenor Jose Carreras and pop star Jennifer Lopez, backed the choice of new wonders.
'I think this event is very important. It's important to give a chance to other historical monuments,' said 60-year-old Ivone Caroca.
At Chichen Itza, one of the three winning sites in Latin America, thousands of people cheered and applauded when the Mexican site was selected.
'This archaeological recognition is a great achievement for the whole country,' said Mr Alberto Jimenez, a 26-year-old engineering student, jumping with joy in Mexico's national green soccer shirt.
Some critics, including the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco), have said wonders of the world should not be chosen in a popular vote.
In the Lisbon audience, 62-year-old Antonio Catarino was upset because no Catholic cathedrals or churches were included.
'I find it unforgivable that there aren't any in the voting,' he said.
The New 7 Wonders organisation, established by Swiss-Canadian adventurer Bernard Weber, will use half its revenues to fund restoration efforts worldwide, including recreating the Bamiyan Buddha statue in Afghanistan. -- REUTERS
LISBON - The Great Wall of China, Petra in Jordan and Brazil's statue of Christ the Redeemer are among the modern-day seven wonders of the world chosen in a poll of 100 million online voters, organisers said on Saturday.
The other four are Peru's Machu Picchu, the mountain settlement that symbolises the Incan empire, Mexico's Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza, the Colosseum in Rome and the Taj Mahal in India.
The seven winners were announced at a glitzy show at Portugal's Benfica stadium following what is likely to be the biggest ever online poll at http://www.new7wonders.com/.
'Never before in history have so many people participated in a global decision,' said actress Hilary Swank at the presentation.
The New 7 Wonders of the World organisers say the contest was a chance to level the global cultural playing field and recognise the achievements of societies outside Europe and the Middle East.
The traditional 'seven wonders of the world' all existed more than 2,000 years ago and were all in the Mediterranean region. Only one remains standing today - the Pyramids of Giza.
The originals were selected by one man, believed by many to be ancient Greek writer Antipater of Sidon.
The New 7 Wonders of the World organisers say the contest was a chance to level the global cultural playing field and recognise the achievements of societies outside Europe and the Middle East.
Only one European site, the Colosseum, was picked. The Eiffel Tower and the Acropolis had also been contenders.
'I am happy that for the first time in history the world was able to vote and decide,' said Mr Jose Freitas do Amaral, commissioner of the New 7 Wonders of the World and Portugal's former foreign minister.
Glitzy presentationMany Portuguese enjoying the glitzy presentation, which included break-dancing and singing by tenor Jose Carreras and pop star Jennifer Lopez, backed the choice of new wonders.
'I think this event is very important. It's important to give a chance to other historical monuments,' said 60-year-old Ivone Caroca.
At Chichen Itza, one of the three winning sites in Latin America, thousands of people cheered and applauded when the Mexican site was selected.
'This archaeological recognition is a great achievement for the whole country,' said Mr Alberto Jimenez, a 26-year-old engineering student, jumping with joy in Mexico's national green soccer shirt.
Some critics, including the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco), have said wonders of the world should not be chosen in a popular vote.
In the Lisbon audience, 62-year-old Antonio Catarino was upset because no Catholic cathedrals or churches were included.
'I find it unforgivable that there aren't any in the voting,' he said.
The New 7 Wonders organisation, established by Swiss-Canadian adventurer Bernard Weber, will use half its revenues to fund restoration efforts worldwide, including recreating the Bamiyan Buddha statue in Afghanistan. -- REUTERS
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