Entertainment | 08/06/2009 11:00 pm
The New Seven Wonders of the World
Whether you are climbing a mountain in Peru, gazing up into the open arms of a massive statue in Brazil or imagining the games of gladiators in Rome, the New Seven Wonders of the World hold in them the intrinsic magic of civilizations that often remain a mystery to us. While the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the statue of Zeus at Olympia and most of the other Ancient Wonders no longer exist, their legend lives on in these recently named modern wonders. The Ancient Greeks believed the number seven to be magical, so it’s only logical that they would begin the tradition of listing the seven most awe-inspiring architectural masterpieces on the planet. The question is: Which one will you visit first?
We asked Candice Bergen, Liz Smith, Julia Reed and Joan Ganz Cooney what the eighth wonder of the world should be. Click here to see what they said. And tell us: What would you nominate as the eighth wonder of the world?
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