Man-made Wonders

The most famous list of the Man Made Wonders was ideated by the travel writer Howard Hillman, who published over 25 books about travelling, cooking and wine; besides, he has a prestigious column in the travel section of famous “New York Times”.

Initially, his list was personal, but in 1968, when he showed it to some travellers in Machu Picchu (Peru), he decided to realize a consensus list. He compiled this list with the following top man-made tourist travel wonders of the world:

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Angkor Wat - Cambodia It is a wonderful temple in Cambodia constructed by the Khmer dinasty More about Angkor Wat | Photos: 1 | Videos: 1

Forbidden City - China It is the largest and best preserved imperial palace in China and it is together with the Great Wall the most representative Chinese national symbol. More about Forbidden City | Photos: 1 | Videos: 1

Great Pyramid of Giza - Egypt The Great Pyramid of Giza , also called Khufu's Pyramid or the Pyramid of Khufu, and Pyramid of Cheops, is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis More about Great Pyramid of Giza | Photos: 2 | Videos: 1

Great Wall of China - China One of the most famous structures of the world and unique human structure that can be seen from the space. More about Great Wall of China | Photos: 1 | Videos: 1

Karnak Temple - Egypt The religious complex of Karnak at Luxor was the most important religious center in Egypt while Thebes was the capital of the Empire, its wonderful temples and sculptures are one of the greatest wonders of the planet More about Karnak Temple | Photos: 2 | Videos: 1

Machu Picchu - Peru One of the new seven wonders, the most beautiful Inca city and the main archeological site of America. More about Machu Picchu | Photos: 6 | Videos: 3

Taj Mahal - India Taj Mahal or the epitome of love is a magnificent monument that reflects an immense love. More about Taj Mahal | Photos: 13 | Videos: 1

Temples of Bagan - Burma The temples of Bagan or Pagan (as anciently was known this place) are an extraordinary set of ancient Buddhist sanctuaries, which were built mainly between the X and XII centuries in the actual territory of Myanmar (Burma) More about Temples of Bagan | Photos: 13 | Videos: 1

Temples of Bali - Indonesia Bali is known as the Island of the Gods. This paradisiacal Islands has and endless number of Hindu temples, each one more beautiful than the other More about Temples of Bali | Photos: 1 | Videos: 1

Teotihuacan - Mexico Teotihuacan is the most visited archeological complex of Mexico. It is famous by its pyramids, which are amongst the highest pre-Colombian constructions of America More about Teotihuacan | Photos: 1 | Videos: 1