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7 Wonders Of The World

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Seven wonders of the modern world were determined by the American Society of Civil Engineers to showcase the most impressive man-made structures in the world. The Taj Mahal: The Taj Mahal means “Crown of the Palace” is an ivory-white marble’s Place. It is built in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal by his husband “Mughal emperor Shah Jahan”. It is the true love symbol and well known for its stunning beauty. It is located in the historic Indian city of Agra. Its construction cost was US$827 million and was completed by 1632. Colosseum — Italy: The Colosseum is also known as the “Flavian Amphitheatre” is an oval amphitheater in the city of Rome, Italy. It was completed in 80AD by Titus. The Colosseum could hold an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 spectators. This building was used for entertainment in the early medieval era but later reused for purposes like housing, workshops, fortress, quarry, and Christian Shrine. It is the most popular tourist attraction in Rome. Chichen Itza — Mexico: The Chichen

The Great Blue Hole

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The Great Blue Hole is a giant marine sinkhole. This hole is circular in shape and is about 318m across and 124m deep. It was formed during several episodes of Quaternary glaciation when the sea level was lower. This hole contains a thick layer of hydrogen sulfide. There is no oxygen and life inside the hole. There are just conch shells and hermit crab inside the hole. This is like a big dry cave. This place is among the top five scuba diving sites in the world and the best place for beach vacations . Scuba divers who like to dive in crystal clear water can enjoy several species of fish like Parrot-fish, sharks. Often sharks species like bull sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, and hammerheads can also be found here. It is a popular tourist destination where people love to spend their vacations.

“The Golden Temple”

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The Golden Temple is also known as Darbar Sahib/Harmandir Sahib meaning “abode of God”. This is the famous Gurdwara of Sikhism in the city Amritsar. The temple is surrounded by a man-made Sarovar(water lake) and was completed by Guru Ram Das. Maharaja Ranjit Singh rebuilt it in marble, copper, and gold foil in 1809. Then it was named “the Golden Temple”. The Darbar Sahib is an open house of worship for all men and women. The temple has four entrances and surrounded by a collection of buildings. One of these is “Akal Takht”, the chief center of the religious authority of Sikhism. Other buildings include a clock tower, the offices of the Gurdwara Committee, a Museum, and langar. Over 1,00,000 people visit the holy shrine daily for worship. This temple has been nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site . The Golden temple had numerous trees around the pool but the preserve three Ber tree (jujube) which is called as BerBaba Buddha. It is believed that Baba Buddha sat to supervise the const

Orkney Island- A Mesmerizing Place For Nature Lovers

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Orkney is also popular as the Orkney Islands and its people are known as Orcadians. They speak Scots languages. Orkney is separated from the mainland of Scotland and the Shetland Islands. The island has a cool temperature climate. The average temperature for the year is 8°C, for summer is 12°C and for winters is 4°C. Tourists love to visit this fascinating island. Tourists prefer to hire a car to travel around the Orkney Islands. Orkney is beautifully surrounded by green fields and hills and sandy beaches. It is a group of Islands. Fishing is a famous activity people love to do there. Bird watching is another famous activity for visitors. Its ancient history ranges from the Stone Age to the Picts and Vikings and this makes it a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Prehistoric villages, ancient tombs, ruined palaces and standing stones are the most attractive and well-preserved historic places. Orkney Island consists of about 20 inhabited islands plus 50 others.

Mesmerizing Beaches Of Mersea Island

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Mersea is a beautiful Island in England in the Blackwater. Mersea means the island of the pool. This Island is divided into two main areas West Mersea and East Mersea. People of Roman Britain use this destination for spending holiday. This Island is famous for its fishing, particularly oysters, museums, landscapes, and Churches. Some activities that you can enjoy on this Island are boating, yachting and fishing. Exotic catches such as fishes, oysters, squid are typically part of the enjoyment. There is some good cafe for a yummy snack in your platters where you can get a tasty breakfast, simple seafood dishes, sandwiches, and cakes. Beaches look really stunning at a full moon and new moon Beautiful landscapes, bustling cities, and lagoons make it a more fascinating Island. You can enjoy an exotic spa to rejuvenate your body and mind. There are many ways to relax on this Island like wakeboarding and water skiing. If you would be lucky then you could get a chance to see tropical fishes,