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Top 10:Christ the Redeemer

The Christ the Redeemer (Portuguese:Cristo Redentor),is an Artdeco

statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by French
sculptor Paul Landowski and built by the engineer Heitor da Silva
Costa Brazil in collaboration with the French engineer Albert Caquot.
It is 30 metres (98 ft) tall, not including its 8-metre (26 ft)pedestal,
and its arms stretch 28 metres (92 ft) wide.The statue weighs 635
tonnes (625 long, 700 short tons), and is located at the peak of the
700-metre (2,300 ft) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca
Forest National Park overlooking the city of Rio. As a symbol of
Brazilian Christianity, the statue has become an icon for Rio de Janeiro
and Brazil.It is made of reinforced concrete and soapstone, and was
constructed between 1922 and 1931.

Some Facts About Christ the Redeemer

Christ the Redeemer statue was built
exclusively on the money donated by the
Catholic community of Brazil.
Christ holding open arms was one out of 3
initial architectural drafts options for the
statue. The other proposals included Christ
holding a globe and a cross.
The statue was officially presented to the
public by the Brazilian president Getulio Vargas
in 1932.
Christ the Redeemer Statue is the
tallest religious statue in the world with total
height reaching 40.44 meters including its
foundation.
In order to reach the statue you need to climb
220 steps, however a escalators was built
recently to allow its older or weaker visitors to
be able to get to the viewing area.

Top 9:The Colosseum

The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin:Amphitheatrum

Flavium; Italian: Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo) is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the
city of Rome, Italy. Built of concrete and stone,it was the largest amphitheatre of the Roman
Empire, and is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. It is
the largest amphitheatre in the world.The Colosseum is situated just east of the Roman Forum.
Construction began under the emperor Vespasian in 70 AD,and was completed in 80 AD under
his successor and heir Titus.Further modifications were made during the reign of Domitian(81
96).These three emperors are known as the Flavian dynasty, and the amphitheatre was named
in Latin for its association with their family name(Flavius).
The Colosseum could hold, it is estimated, between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators,and was used
for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles,animal hunts,
executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The
building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for
such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a
Christian shrine.Although in the 21st century it stays partially ruined because of damage caused
by devastating earthquakes and stone-robbers, the Colosseum is an iconic symbol of Imperial
Rome.It is one of Rome's most popular tourist attractions and has close connections with the
Roman Catholic Church, as each Good Friday the Pope leads a torchlit "Way of the Cross"
procession that starts in the area around the Colosseum.In 2007 the complex was included
among the New 7 Wonders of the World, following a competition organized by New Open World
Corporation (NOWC).The Colosseum is also depicted on the Italian version of the five-cent euro
coin.

Some Facts About The Colosseum

Festivals as well as games

could last up to 100 days
in the Coliseum.
Many natural disasters
devastated the structure
of the Colosseum, but it
was the earthquakes of
847 AD and 1231 AD that
caused most of the
damage you see today.
It is thought that over 500,000 people lost
their lives and over a million wild animals were
killed throughout the duration of the
Colosseum hosted people vs. beast games.

The last gladiatorial fights took place in

435 AD.

The Coliseum in Rome has over 80 entrances

and can accommodate about
50,000 spectators.

All Ancient Romans had free entry to the

Colosseum for events, and was also fed
throughout the show

Top 7:The Palace of Westminster

The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of
the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Commonly known as the Houses of Parliament after its tenants, the Palace lies
on the Middlesex bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster in central London. Its name, which derives from
the neighboring Westminster Abbey, may refer to either of two structures: the Old Palace, a medieval building complex
that was destroyed by fire in 1834, and its replacement New Palace that stands today. For ceremonial purposes, the
palace retains its original style and status as a royal residence.
The first royal palace was built on the site in the eleventh century, and Westminster was the primary London residence
of the Kings of England until a fire destroyed much of the complex in 1512. After that, it served as the home of
Parliament, which had been meeting there since the thirteenth century, and the seat of the Royal Courts of Justice,
based in and around Westminster Hall. In 1834, an even greater fire ravaged the heavily rebuilt Houses of Parliament,
and the only structures of significance to survive were Westminster Hall, the Cloisters of St Stephen's, the Chapel of St
Mary Undercroft and the Jewel Tower.The subsequent competition for the reconstruction of the Palace was won by
architect Charles Barry and his design for a building in the Perpendicular Gothic style. The remains of the Old Palace
(with the exception of the detached Jewel Tower) were incorporated in its much larger replacement, which contains
over 1,100 rooms organized symmetrically around two series of courtyards. Part of the New Palace's area of 3.24
hectares (8 acres) was reclaimed from the Thames, which is the setting of its principal faade, the 266-metre (873 ft)
river front. Barry was assisted by Augustus W.N. Pugin, a leading authority on Gothic architecture and style, who
provided designs for the decoration and furnishings of the Palace. Construction started in 1840 and lasted for thirty
years, suffering great delays and cost overruns, as well as the death of both leading architects; works for the interior
decoration continued intermittently well into the twentieth century. Major conservation work has been carried out
since, to reverse the effects of London's air pollution, and extensive repairs took place after the Second World War,
including the reconstruction of the Commons Chamber following its bombing in 1941.
The Palace is one of the center of political life in the United Kingdom; "Westminster" has become a metonym for the UK
Parliament, and the Westminster system of government has taken its name after it. The Elizabeth Tower, in particular,
which is often referred to by the name of its main bell, "Big Ben", is an iconic landmark of London and the United
Kingdom in general, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city and an emblem of parliamentary democracy.
The Palace of Westminster has been a Grade I listed building since 1970 and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since
1987.

Some Facts About The Palace Of Westminster And The Big Ben
The clock tower was built between 1843 and
1858 and is 316 feet high and it is part of the
Palace of Westminster. Although the public is
not allowed inside, there are great views from
the nearby London Eye.
Big Ben was probably named for the
Commissioner of Works, Benjamin Hall, a man
well known for his large size.
The minute hand on Big Ben weighs about 220
pounds and is just over 12 feet long. Every
year, the hand travels the equivalent of about
118 miles.
The Palace of Westminster, usually called the Houses of
Parliament, is situated alongside the River Thames in
Westminster, London. Britains Members of Parliament meet
here.
The building was designed by architect Charles Barry and built in
the 1840s, replacing an earlier building destroyed by fire. The
complex of buildings covers 8 acres and has over 1,100 rooms.

Top 8:Giza Necropolis and

the Sphinx
The Giza Necropolis (pyramids of Giza") is an archaeological site on the Giza Plateau, on
the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. This complex of ancient monuments includes the
three pyramid complexes known as the Great Pyramids, the massive sculpture known
as the Great Sphinx, several cemeteries, a workers' village and an industrial complex. It
is located some 9 km (5 mi) inland into the desert from the old town of Giza on
the Nile, some 25 km (15 mi) southwest of Cairo city centre. The pyramids, which have
historically loomed large as emblems of ancient Egypt in the Western imagination were
popularised in Hellenistic times, when the Great Pyramid was listed by Antipater of
Sidon as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is by far the oldest of the ancient
Wonders and the only one still in existence.
The Pyramids of Giza consist of the Great Pyramid of Giza (known as the Great
Pyramid and the Pyramid of Cheops and Khufu), the somewhat smaller
Pyramid of Khafre (or Chephren) a few hundred meters to the south-west, and
the relatively modest-sized Pyramid of Menkaure (or Mykerinos) a few
hundred meters further south-west. The Great Sphinx lies on the east side of
the complex. Current consensus among Egyptologists is that the head of the
Great Sphinx is that of Khafre. Along with these major monuments are a
number of smaller satellite edifices, known as "queens" pyramids, causeways
and valley pyramids.

Some Facts About Giza Necropolis And

The Sphinx
The sphinx is a 73.5-meter (241 ft.) long
monument built during the reign of Khafre.
The creature is a mythical being commonly
found in Greek, Egyptian and even South Asian
ancient architecture.
Contrary to popular depictions, the Egyptian
pyramids were not built by large groups of
slaves or prisoners, many historians say.
Egyptians were employed and archeologists
estimate the workers would have had to set a
2.5 to 15 ton block every two and a half
minutes to finish Khufus pyramid in about 30
years.
The Sphinx sits in a shallow depression to the
south of the pyramid of the Pharaoh Khafre
(also known as Chephren) at the west bank of
the Nile River near the city of Cairo.The main
attraction was the great Pyramid of Giza

Top 6:St.Peters Basilica

The St. Peter's Basilica (Latin:Basilica Sancti Petri; Italian:Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano)
is a Late Renaissance church located within Vatican City.
Designed principally by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, Carlo Maderno and Gian Lorenzo Bernini, St.
Peter's is the most renowned work of Renaissance architecture and remains one of the largest churches in
the world.While it is neither the mother church of the Catholic Church nor the Catholic Roman Rite cathedral
of the Diocese of Rome, St. Peter's is regarded as one of the holiest Catholic sites. It has been described as
"holding a unique position in the Christian world"and as "the greatest of all churches of Christendom".
By Catholic tradition, the basilica is the burial site of its namesake Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of
Jesus and, also according to tradition, the first Pope and Bishop of Rome. Tradition and strong historical
evidence hold that Saint Peter's tomb is directly below the altar of the basilica. For this reason, many Popes
have been interred at St. Peter's since the Early Christian period. There has been a church on this site since
the time of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great. Construction of the present basilica, replacing
the Old St. Peter's Basilica of the 4th century AD, began on 18 April 1506 and was completed on 18
November 1626.St. Peter's is famous as a place of pilgrimage, for its liturgical functions. Because of its
location in the Vatican, the Pope presides at a number of services throughout the year, drawing audiences of
15,000 to over 80,000 people, either within the Vatican Basilica, or in St. Peter's Square.St. Peter's has many
strong historical associations, with the Early Christian church, the papacy, the Protestant
Reformation and Counter-reformation, and with numerous artists, most significantly Michelangelo. As a
work of architecture, it is regarded as the greatest building of its age.St. Peter's is one of the four churches of
Rome that hold the rank of Major Basilica. Contrary to popular misconception, it is not a cathedral as it is not
the seat of a bishop; the cathedra of the Pope (as Bishop of Rome) is located in the Archbasilica of St. John
Lateran.

Some Facts About St.Peters Basilica And Some

Of Its structures
The current Basilica is actually St. Peter's
Basilica number two
The top of the colonnade in the square
outside contains 140 statues of various
saints.
Either way, this St. Peter has seen a lot of
love . It's tradition for people to kiss or rub
his foot when they pass by
Climbing to the top of Michelangelo's dome
will add 491 stairs to your exercise log.
Michelangelos Piet is shielded by bulletproof glass
Berninis baldacchino is 96 feet tall

Top 5:The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood (Russian:Tserkov Spasa na
Krovi) is one of the main sights of St. Petersburg, Russia. It is also
variously called the Church on Spilt Blood (Russian:Tserkov na Krovi) and
the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ (Russian: Sobor Voskreseniya
Khristova), its official name.
"The preferred Russian name for this great church is
(Khram Spasa na Krovi), but each English-language tourist
publication seems to list it under a different name. The name "Spilled
Blood" is most popular in preference to the likes of the Church of the
Resurrection, Church of our Savior on the Blood, Cathedral of the
Ascension, Resurrection of the Christ, or Assumption, Church of the
Redeemer, or any permutation of the above."This Church was built on
the site where Emperor Alexander II was assassinated and was dedicated
in his memory. It should not be confused with the Church on Blood in
Honor of All Saint Resplendent in the Russian Land, located in the city
of Yekaterinburg where the former Emperor Nicholas II (18681918) and
several members of his family and household were executed following
the Bolshevik Revolution.

Some Facts About The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

Wonderful mosaics, they really glow and shine.
It is based in Byzantine roots, developed with
19th century Russian best artists and
craftsmen with the use of the advanced
mosaic technology of that time. Was
interesting to hear the dramatic history of the
church. You may want to see if there is a
guided tour in English (Russian-language tour
is included in ticket price).

Architecture of this church is unique in St. Petersburg, outside is really

beautiful , aside river channel and garden of museum. Inside is breathtaking,
full of ceramic paintings. Absolutely worth to visit outside and inside.
There is an admission fee for going inside, but we were told that it is well worth
the fee to go in. The church took 24 yrs to build, then 26 yrs to restore after it
was left many years without care.Some were told that it had even been used as
a storage facility for a while.

Top 4: The Great Wall Of China

The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications made of stone, brick, tamped earth, wood,
and other materials, generally built along an east-to-west line across the historical northern
borders of China in part to protect the Chinese Empire or its prototypical states against
intrusions by various nomadic groups or military incursions by various warlike peoples or
forces. Several walls were being built as early as the 7th century BC;these, later joined together
and made bigger and stronger, are now collectively referred to as the Great Wall.Especially
famous is the wall built between 220206 BC by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang.
Little of that wall remains. Since then, the Great Wall has on and off been rebuilt, maintained,
and enhanced; the majority of the existing wall is from the Ming Dynasty.
Other purposes of the Great Wall have included border controls, allowing the imposition of
duties on goods transported along the Silk Road, regulation or encouragement of trade and the
control of immigration and emigration. Furthermore, the defensive characteristics of the Great
Wall were enhanced by the construction of watch towers, troop barracks, garrison stations,
signaling capabilities through the means of smoke or fire, and the fact that the path of the
Great Wall also served as a transportation corridor.
The main Great Wall line stretches from Shanhaiguan in the east, to Lop Lake in the west, along
an arc that roughly delineates the southern edge of Inner Mongolia. A comprehensive
archaeological survey, using advanced technologies, has concluded that the Ming walls
measure 8,850 km (5,500 mi).This is made up of 6,259 km (3,889 mi) sections of actual wall,
359 km (223 mi) of trenches and 2,232 km (1,387 mi) of natural defensive barriers such as hills
and rivers.Another archaeological survey found that the entire wall with all of its branches
measure out to be 21,196 km (13,171 mi).

Some Facts About Great Wall of China

The labor force to build the Great Wall
includes soldiers, forcibly recruited
peasants, convicts and war prisoners.
There is a popular legend about Meng
Jiangnv whose husband died building
the wall. Her weeping was
so bitter that a section of the
wall collapsed, revealing her
husband's bones so she
could bury them.
As early as the Qin Dynasty (221-207BC) when
building the Great Wall, glutinous rice flour
was used in making the binding material to
bind the bricks.

Jiankou section of the Great Wall, known for

being steep and winding, enjoys the most
frequent appearance on picture books and
post cards of the Great Wall.

The northwestern sections (e.g. in Gansu and Ningxia provinces) of the Great Wall are
likely to disappear in 20 years, due to demolishment by nature and human.

Top 3:The Stonehenge

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England, about 2 miles (3 km)
west of Amesbury and 8 miles (13 km) north of Salisbury. One of the most famous sites in
the world, Stonehenge is the remains of a ring of standing stones set within earthworks. It
is in the middle of the most dense complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments in
England, including several hundred burial mounds.Archaeologists believe it was built
anywhere from 3000 BC to 2000 BC. Radiocarbon dating in 2008 suggested that the first
stones were raised between 2400 and 2200 BC,whilst another theory suggests that
bluestones may have been raised at the site as early as 3000 BC.The surrounding circular
earth bank and ditch, which constitute the earliest phase of the monument, have been
dated to about 3100 BC. The site and its surroundings were added to the UNESCO's list
of World Heritage Sites in 1986 in a co-listing with Avebury Henge. It is a national legally
protected Scheduled Ancient Monument. Stonehenge is owned by the Crown and
managed by English Heritage, while the surrounding land is owned by the National
Trust.Archaeological evidence found by the Stonehenge Riverside Project in 2008 indicates
that Stonehenge could have been a burial ground from its earliest beginnings.The dating
of cremated remains found on the site indicate that deposits contain human bone from as
early as 3000 BC, when the ditch and bank were first dug. Such deposits continued at
Stonehenge for at least another 500 years.The site is a place of religious significance and
pilgrimage in Neo-Druidry.

Some Facts About Stonehenge

he purpose of Stonehenges existence is

another hotly debated issue as
records are so sparse from the time of its
construction. It may have been used
as a memorial to commemorate leaders
of the nearby tribes; a site of miracle
healing; a burial ground;
or an astronomical observatory
to mark the winter solstice.
Whatever its purpose, it was built with a
sophisticated understanding of
mathematics and geometry,
as it is aligned with the rising and
setting of the Sun

Stonehenge is over 5,000

The research was carried out by teams from Aberystwyth University,
University College London and National Museum of Wales. They claim years-old, with construction
beginning on
over half of the bluestones have been traced to a specific part of the
the first stage of the monument
Preseli Hills called Carn Goedog, rather than the outcrop where they
were originally thought to come from, Carn Meini. But what does this circa(around/circle)3100 BC.
mean? It is highly unlikely that the stones were moved to Wiltshire using It is older than all the pyramids of
rafts on the Bristol Channel as Carn Goedog is on the other side of the Egypt. The design would be
changed, with stones added
hills from the waterways. Theories of alien intervention may yet gain
and removed, over the next
more traction after this revelation.
1,500 years.

Top 7:The Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal ( from Persian and Arabic crown of palacesalso "the Taj") is
a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh,India. It was built
by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one
of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.Taj Mahal is
regarded by many as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that
combines elements from Islamic, Persian,Ottoman
Turkish and Indian architectural styles.
In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the
white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar component of the Taj
Mahal, it is actually an integrated complex of structures. The construction began
around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans
and craftsmen.The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of
architects under imperial supervision, including Abd ul-Karim Ma'mur Khan,
Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri.Lahauri is generally considered to be
the principal designer.

Some Facts About Taj Mahal

According to legend it is believed
that Emperor Shah Jahan had
planned to construct another Taj
Mahal in black marble on the other
side of the river but the war with his
sons interrupted his plans.
More than 1,000 elephants were
employed to transport the
construction materials used to build
the Taj Mahal
It is estimated to have taken more than 22,000
people to build this impressive building
including laborers, painters, stone cutters,
embroidery artists, and many others.

Built in memory of the Emperors third

and most favourite
wife Mumtz Mahal,
the Taj Mahal took 17
years to be completed.

The four sides of the Taj Mahal are perfectly identical creating an
astonishingly mirrored image on each side. It uses the principles of selfreplicating geometry and symmetry of architectural elements.

Top 1:Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower (French: La tour Eiffel),is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de
Mars in Paris. It was named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed
and built the tower. Erected in 1889 as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair, it was
initially criticized by some of France's leading artists and intellectuals for its design, but has
become both a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in
the world.The tower is the tallest structure in Paris and the most-visited paid monument in
the world; 6.98 million people ascended it in 2011.The tower received its 250 millionth
visitor in 2010.The tower is 324 meters(1,063 ft) tall,about the same height as an 81-storey
building. During its construction, the Eiffel Tower surpassed the Washington Monument to
assume the title of the tallest man-made structure in the world, a title it held for 41 years,
until the Chrysler Building in New York City was built in 1930. Because of the addition of the
aerial atop the Eiffel Tower in 1957, it is now taller than the Chrysler Building by 5.2 meters
(17 ft). Not including broadcast aerials, it is the second-tallest structure in France, after the
Millau Viaduct.
The tower has three levels for visitors, with restaurants on the first and second. The third
level observatory's upper platform is 276 m (906 ft) above the ground,the highest
accessible to the public in the European Union.Tickets can be purchased to ascend by stairs
or lift (elevator) to the first and second levels. The climb from ground level to the first level
is over 300 steps, as is the walk from the first to the second level. Although there are stairs
to the third and highest level, these are usually closed to the public and it is generally only
accessible by lift.

Some Facts About Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower was built for the 1889 Paris
Exposition and was not intended to be
permanent.
The Eiffel Tower was going to be demolished in
1909, but was saved because it
was repurposed as a giant radio antenna.
The height of the Eiffel Tower varies by 5.9
inches (15 cm) due to temperature changes.
1,665 steps are needed to climb all the way to
the top of the Eiffel Tower
A woman named Erika La Tour Eiffel"married"
the Eiffel Tower in 2007.
There are 20,000 light bulbs on the Eiffel Tower.

Map of Philippines

Pls.Also Visit Philippines

because it has many wonders
like the Mayon volcano,Taal
volcano and lake,Banaue rice
terraces (a member of UNESCO
heritage site /park),Pueto
Princesa Underground river(a
member of theseven wonder
of natureand UNESCO
heritage site)and more!Please
take care the nature and the
landmarks not only in
your/wer country but the
other country.Love The
World!But dont think that
Philippies is poor and
corupt,we had many
wonders,natural and atificial