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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

Angkor Wat - Cambodia

It is a wonderful temple in Cambodia constructed by the Khmer dinasty

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Forbidden City, China

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.

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Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt

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

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Great Wall of China, China

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.

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Karnak Temple, Egypt

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

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Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu - Peru

One of the new seven wonders, the most beautiful Inca city and the main archeological site of America.

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Taj Mahal, India

Taj Mahal - India

Taj Mahal or the epitome of love is a magnificent monument that reflects an immense love.

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Temples of Bagan, Burma

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)

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Temples of Bali, Indonesia

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

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Teotihuacan , Mexico

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

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