New7Wonders world tour
The Statue of Liberty New York City, U.S.A.
March 07, 2007
For the grand finale of the World Tour, the predictions of good luck that the New7Wonders team was given in Istanbul came true for the last time,...Read more...
The Pyramid at Chichén Itzá Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
February 27, 2007
A rich, exciting day of celebration in Chichen Itzá began with the early-morning flight of the New7Wonders hot-air balloon in front of the "El...Read more...
Machu Picchu, Peru
February 20, 2007
The sound of several Inca pututus, instruments made from shell or animal horn, echoed through the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu and the surrounding...Read more...
Easter Island Statues, Chile
February 13, 2007
The Rapa Nui culture was celebrated throughout New7Wonders World Tour visit to Easter Island, with the highlight being the rich ceremony to...Read more...
The Statue of Christ Redeemer, Brazil
February 07, 2007
Rio de Janeiro welcomed the New7Wonders team with arms as open as those of the Christ Redeemer statue high on the Corcovado mountain above the city...Read more...
The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
January 23, 2007
The New7Wonders team 's visit to Egypt honored the Pyramids at Giza, the only remaining monument of the Ancient 7 Wonders of the World. The Pyramids...Read more...
Petra, Jordan
World Tour - Day 15 - January 16, 2007
To celebrate the rose-red city of Petra's candidacy, the magnificent buildings carved into the cliffs came alive today as they were 2,000 years ago...Read more...
Timbuktu, Mali
World Tour - Day 14 - January 9, 2007
The World Tour visited the only sub-Saharan African candidate, Timbuktu, as the first of its 2007 stops. Following a reception in the cabinet of the...Read more...
Taj Mahal, India
December 05, 2006
The final stop for the World Tour in 2006 and the close of the Asian segment was a lively, worthy tribute to the Taj Mahal, a symbol for love...Read more...
Angkor, Cambodia
World Tour - Day 12 - November 28, 2006
In a truly magical setting, the New7Wonders visit to Angkor Archeological Park was marked by the majesty of this sprawling, ever impressive complex...Read more...
Sydney Opera House, Australia
November 21, 2006
Sydneysiders and tourists shared in a truly memorable event celebrating the candidacy of the only 20th-...Read more...
Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto, Japan
November 14, 2006
Kiyomizu Temple, resplendent surrounded by autumn's red foliage on the trees, hosted the New7Wonders World...Read more...
The Great Wall of China, China
November 09, 2006
At the Great Wall of China in Badaling, outside of Beijing, the New7Wonders World Tour experienced a true Chinese cultural extravaganza. Some 1,000...Read more...
Alhambra, Granada, Spain
October 24, 2006
The Alhambra, in Granada, was a delightful host for the final stop on the European segment of the New7Wonders World Tour. The early-morning airship..Read more....
Stonehenge, Amesbury, United Kingdom
October 17, 2006
The mist lifted as the New7Wonders airship inflated slightly below the elevation where the Stonehenge stone....Read more....
The Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
October 11, 2006
The New7Wonders team visited the Eiffel Tower aglow in sunshine. ZDF German television caught up with the...Read more....
Neuschwanstein Castle, Schwangau, Germany
October 04, 2006
The New7Wonders World Tour visited Neuschwanstein Castle this afternoon, with the huge airship flying around...Read more....
The Roman Colosseum Rome, Italy
September 26, 2006
The New7Wonders airship stopped rush-hour traffic in Rome as it soared over the Colosseum with blue skies ...Read more....
The Kremlin and St. Basil's, Moscow, Russia
September 19, 2006
Aleksey Levykin, Vice-Director of Scientific Research, received the certificate of candidacy from Bernard...Read more....
The Hagia Sophia Istanbul, Turkey
September 13, 2006
A magnificent sunrise saw our hot-air balloon rise right next to the Hagia Sophia, with a large group of...Read more....
The Acropolis, Athene, Greece
September 06, 2006
The New7Wonders World Tour launches in Athens. At the international press conference...Read more....
21 Finalists announcement in Zürich/Switzerland on 1.1.06
January 01, 2006
In the beginning of 2006, the Chair of a panel of leading architectural experts announced which of the world’s landmark sites would be taking part...Read more....
New 7 Wonders spotlight shines on 2 potential German ''Wonders'', 2005
October 28, 2005
Actress Sunnyi Melles-Wittgenstein and her husband Prince Wittgenstein were among passengers who prepared to soar over the turrets of Neuschwanstein...Read more....
New7Wonders spotlight shines on 2 potential German "Wonders"
October 28, 2005
The Olympic Stadium in Munich was recently nominated by the public to come on the N7W nominees. This event was celebrated with an N7W balloon flight..Read more....
New 7 Wonders campaign featured at World EXPO 2005 in Japan
August 21, 2005
New 7 Wonders of the World is a highlight of Switzerland's official participation at Expo 2005 in Aichi, Japan. Visitors to the Swiss Pavilion can...Read more....
Malaysia's Mahathir supports N7W campaign
April 10, 2005
Malaysia's former Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamed, has thrown his support behind the campaign to name the New 7 Wonders of the World. Dr Mahathir...Read more....
Alhambra 2005
January 28, 2005
Spain’s 24-hour news channel, CNN+, marked its sixth year of operation on January 27, 2005 with a celebratory flight of the New 7 Wonders hot air...Read more....
Taj Majal 2004
December 02, 2004
Thousands of people gathered to witness the Taj Mahal's official nomination as a potential New 7 Wonder of the World. The event on December 1 was...Read more....
Madrid, September 2004
September 24, 2004
Former head of UNESCO to lead shortlist selection for The Official New 7 Wonders of the World. Spain's Federico Mayor Zaragoza appointed presiding...Read more....
Athens 2004
August 30, 2004
New7Wonders has paid tribute to the city which gave birth to the original Seven Wonders concept as it launched its global nomination process...Read more....
Sydney 2000
September 10, 2000
It was a spectacular sight that symbolised the fusion of two great traditions. As the Grumman Albatross amphibious aircraft landed in Sydney Harbour, it was a prelude to this extraordinary documentary journey, and to signal to the world the spirit of the New 7 Wonders project.Read more....
