On July 7, 2007, Machu Picchu was chosen one of the New 7 Wonders of the Modern World; these were chosen by more than 100 million people from all over the world, through open voting on the Internet; the wonders were announced in random order by the New Open World Corporation (NOWC). We invite you to know the Machu Picchu Wonders of the World; chosen the best destination in the world in 2016 and owner of some of the most amazing structures in the world. Book your Machu Picchu tickets 2019 now!
Bernard Weber founder of the New Open World Corporation said the following: "Machu Picchu Wonders of the world is testimony to the incredible value and vision that the Incas had of engineering. Despite the wait, I was impressed when I saw the first terraces (platforms) and majestic houses next to this high, incredible and steep mountain (and I thought I had climbed the mountains of Switzerland!), I was speechless. The entire New7Wonders team was moved by sight. The good condition and conservation of the houses, courtyards and, of course, the Intihuatana, show how sophisticated the Inca society was, with its knowledge of astronomy, agriculture and engineering ".
The 7 wonders of the world are a set of amazing constructions, considered by many people as the 7 best buildings in the world. These are the seven wonders of the modern world, in no particular order:
Machu Picchu wonders of the world
Machu Picchu is the name given to an ancient Inca settlement, built in the mid-15th century, it is located on a rocky elevation between the Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountains, in Peru, east of the central mountain range, about 130 kilometers from Cuzco, which is the closest important city.
It is believed that Machu Picchu was one of the many rest homes of the first Inca emperor, Pachacutec, although for its ceremonial nature and for some of the best constructions in the city, it could be considered that it was actually a religious sanctuary, discarding the assumptions of some expert investigators who assumed that it could also be a military zone.
On July 7, 2007 Machu Picchu was declared one of the new wonders of the world in a ceremony held in Lisbon, Portugal, after the participation of one hundred million voters around the world and at the same time was declared by supreme decree of that same day as the "Day of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu", to remember the importance of the sanctuary to the world.
They were selected 78 monuments from around the world, but the list was reduced to 21 and then to 7. The election was transmitted from Lisbon, Portugal, to more than 170 countries, and was seen by around 1.600 million people; that is, one out of every 4 people in the world saw the live broadcast. Hosts were actresses Hilary Swank, Bipasha Basu and actor Ben Kingsley; Among the special guests were Astronaut Neil Armstrong, Bertrand Piccard, Federico Mayor and soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as dozens of leaders.
To be considered as one of the wonders of the world, is already in itself an unobjectionable argument to visit Machu Picchu. But if you need more reasons to decide, then here they are.
Other recognitions that Machu Picchu has received
Machu Picchu is located 130 km from the city of Cusco and since the explorer Hiram Bingham made it known to the world in 1911, he has received many titles and recognitions; All this popularity, has made the tickets to Machu Picchu must be booked in advance; If you still do not reserve one of the Machu Picchu Tickets, we recommend checking the availability now.
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