Time erodes the most beautiful sculptures and monuments. The old seven wonders of the world set the benchmarks as far as human architectural skill and ingenuity was concerned. However, took away their glory and the modern wonders have shown more excellent magnificence. Read on to find out more about some of them.

Must-See Ancient and Modern Wonders of the world

The Taj Mahal, Agra, India
It is a symbol of love for millions across the world. The Taj Mahal was built under the reign of Shah Jahan, an emperor of the Mughal Dynasty. He got it constructed to immortalize the love for his wife, Mumtaj. Made from white marble, this monument remains gorgeous even though it was built more than five hundred years ago. The tombs of the emperor and his beloved wife are located in the Taj.

The Colossus of Rhodes
It is a magnificent statue of the Greek Sun God which. It was built more than two thousand years ago, and it is a fantastic sight despite its partial destruction in an earthquake.

The Halicarnassus Mausoleum
It took multiple earthquakes to erode the visual appeal of this monument. However, travel lovers can still obtain mountains of joy if they choose to visit it.

Statue of Zeus
Zeus, the Greek god, was given shape and form with the help of his statue in Olympia. Phidias- one of the greatest Greek sculptors, made it with wood and covered the figure with gold.

Christ the Redeemer
It was built almost a hundred years ago, and it is one of the iconic sculptures located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Christians across the world identify with this gigantic structure, which is a true representative of their community.

The Great Wall of China
Built by the Chinese to provide defense against foreign invasions, the Great Wall of China is more than 20, 000 km long. Ideally, you must visit it in the months of September or October.