Facts About Modern Wonders of the World

In ancient times, the ultimate tourist guide was the Seven Wonders of the World, a list of seven sites that were supposedly wonderful to behold. The subsequent centuries weren't kind to those wonders, however, and most of them no longer exist. The pre-modern list focused on ancient structures and monuments around the Mediterranean – so, what about the rest of the world? In recent decades, new lists have highlighted more wonders of the world. These sites are more representative of the diversity of the human experience. Bonus: They’re still standing, so travelers can visit them today.