New seven wonders of world are announced · 2007-07-09 18:12
The Great Wall of China was named as one of the new seven wonders of the world in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon Saturday.
Brazil's Statue of Christ Redeemer, Peru's Machu Picchu, Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, Jordan's Petra, the Colosseum in Rome and India's Taj Mahal were also chosen as the modern-day seven wonders of the world, following a global vote by about 100 million internet and telephone voters around the world.
The seven winners were announced in a televised ceremony at Lisbon's Benfica stadium that was watched by audiences in more than 100 countries and regions, China Daily informs.
A plethora of stars and dignitaries, including Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva, Prime Minister Jose Socrates and Spanish tenor Jose Carreras, attended the ceremony.
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