Wonder is something that leaves the onlooker spellbound. Since ancient times wonders have made in the form of structures. Whether we call them buildings, bridges, towers, walls or mausoleum, they make any visitor think twice about how they were built in the periods they belonged and make anyone curious about their significance and history.

The Seven Wonders Of Today
§ The Grand Canyon, Arizona, U.S.A.
"Grand" is a understatement. The immense canyon is up to 29-kms (18 miles) wide and over 1,600m i.e. a mile deep at its extremes. It took the erosive effects of the Colorado River millions of years to sculpt it. Few natural sites are as awe-inspiring. The view is best from the Canyon's south rim.

§ Colosseum Of Rome, Rome, Italy
Remarkably, despite the ravages of nearly 2,000 years of weather, wars and urban development, the historic Roman Colosseum stands in its present condition. Up to 50,000 roaring spectators were entertained in this arena, sometimes by the gladiators fighting to the death from humans and fierce wild animals.

§ The Great Wall Of China, Beijing, China
During its 15th century heyday, the wall snaked over 6,000-kms (3,700 miles). A million warriors garrisoned it to keep out the "barbarians from the north." The first stone was laid around 500 B.C. and the wall wasn't completed until two millennia later. Although most of the wall is now in ruins, the tourist-site portions have been restored.

§ Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Taj Mahal counted in Seven Wonders of the world cajoles all kind of tourists to India. Constructed in mid-1600, the tomb was built in commemoration of Shahjahan beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The best time to view Taj Mahal are sunrise, sunset and especially during full moon nights.
§ Machu Picchu, Province Of Cuzco, Peru
Many travelers believe Machu Picchu or the "Lost City of the Incas" is the world's most dramatic ruins. And what a setting it offers: Vestiges of pre-Colombian Inca temples and palaces daub steep terraces against a verdant mountain peak backdrop in a remote area of Peru.

§ Pyramids Of Egypt Of Giza, Cairo, Egypt
seven wonders list embraces all the three Great Pyramids of Giza. They are, from left to right, the pyramids of Menkure, Chephren and Khufu, meaning “Cheops” in Greek. These mighty pharaonic tombs were built over 4,500 years ago. Khufu's pyramid situated on the right doesn't appear to be the tallest in the photo but is -- it's as high as a 37-story skyscraper.

§ Mara Masai/Serengeti, Kenya & Tanzaniya
Lions, Elephants, Rhinos, Giraffes, Zebras and Gazelles abound this wild land, but it's the northward late summer migration of a million wild beasts that amazes travelers the most. National boundaries aside, the Mara Masai (Kenya) and Serengeti (Tanzania) wild animal preserves are a single natural entity in the whole world.