The 21 virtues behind the New 7 Wonders
21 human virtues - represented by the 21 Finalists of The Official New 7 Wonders of the World
Each of the 21 Official New 7 Wonders of the World 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 Official New 7 Wonders 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 |
