The 21 virtues behind the New 7 Wonders
21 human virtues - represented by the 21 Finalists of The New 7 Wonders of the World
Each of the 21 New7Wonders Finalists can be defined by something that goes beyond its impressive appearance or historical relevance as a monument or building. Two of these human virtues are embodied by each Finalist of the New7Wonders of the World campaign:
| | Finalis
| Virtue
|
01
| Acropolis, Athens, Greece
| Civilization & Democracy |
02
| Alhambra, Granada, Spain
| Dignity & Dialogue |
03
| Angkor, Cambodia
| Beauty & Sanctity |
04
| Chichén Itzá, Yucatan, Mexico | Worship & Knowledge |
05
| Christ Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Welcoming & Openness
|
06
| Colosseum, Rome, Italy
| Joy & Suffering |
07
| Easter Island Statues, Chile
| Mystery & Awe |
08
| Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
| Challenge & Progress |
09
| Great Wall, China
| Perseverance & Persistence |
10
| Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey
| Faith & Respect |
11
| Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto, Japan
| Clarity & Sanctity
|
12
| Kremlin/St.Basil, Moscow, Russia
| Fortitude & Symbolism |
13
| Machu Picchu, Peru
| Community & Dedication |
14
| Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
| Fantasy & Imagination |
15
| Petra, Jordan
| Engineering & Protection |
16
| Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
| Immortality & Eternity |
17
| Statue of Liberty, New York, USA
| Generosity & Hope |
18
| Stonehenge, Amesbury, United Kingdom
| Intrigue & Endurance |
19
| Sydney Opera House, Australia
| Abstraction & Creativity |
20
| Taj Mahal, Agra, India
| Love & Passion |
21
| Timbuktu, Mali
| Intellect & Mysticism |
