The new seven wonders

i think you've all heard of the Seven Wonders of the Antique World, of which only the pyramids of Gyza survive today. some people started a campaign for the designation of a new set of Seven Wonders (which are not necessarily modern ones) by public vote; this is their site: www.new7wonders.com
they have 21 "finalists" and everyone can vote for their favorite 7 wonders. i did that just yesterday but i'm not happy with the procedure: there is no live count of the votes and also though i agree with voting the full package of 7, i'd like to see some hierarchy.

for info & images check the site.

They are all fantastic, but I have to vote to a "wonder" I've seen, visited, admired, etc, since I was a little kid and while I'm typing here I'm looking at it, so... Cristo Redentor!

andu wrote: progismylife wrote: What about St. Basil's Cathedral? It is in Moscow I think. it's a part of the "Kremlin", i haven't missed it!

    
Well it shows you how much I know.

progismylife wrote: If I voted on one I've seen, it would be stonehenge. But I was so little I don't even remember it. I guess I won't vote. I can't decide!!

well, it's true that the first meaning of "Wonder" regards the feeling of "wonder" you get when actually encountering such a creation. just like the wonder that overwhelms you when entering the Saint Sophia or approaching the Colosseum, climbing the Eiffel tower or watching the sculpted walls of the Bangkor temple. still, i'm sure that there are such creations that bear a special meaning for you though you haven't (yet) seen them. for me some are very important because of the symbols they carry: the Statue of Liberty is dear to me because of my affection towards Liberty, Justice and Hope (-->Democracy), the Acropolis is dear to me because it stand as Thought, Ration and Industry (-->Civilization) for me, the Pyramids stand for Mystery, the Alhambra residence stands for Refinement, the Kiyomizu temple stands for communion with Nature, etc. some even bear strong symbols though are not great artistic (architectural, sculptural, decorative) or/and technical achievements ... and that's ok.

my vote goes for the Saint Sophia (which i haven't yet seen but i have studied) because beyond liking it, it bears the strongest (for me) symbols: Eternal Beauty, Meaning for Life and Life after Death
actually those would also fit the Kremlin too if it wasn't for the Kremlin being also a residence for state power (--> Communism aka Terror, Fear, Poverty, Death )

so, i ask you - vote!

There you go .... I've voted .... for Machu Picchu because of its amazing setting

The Golden Arches should be on the list aswell.

 

if anything that's a modern wonder

Hey, what about the amazing South Dakota Corn Palace?



Or the famous Leaning Grain Mill of Sioux Falls?















































































oh yeah, and there's this little thing....

James's post count.

¿No Gaudí's buildings?

The list should include mp3 format, Fellini films, pancakes, blue cheese and Morgan Freeman (the video store had a whole section with Morgan Freeman based movies).
    

Edited by cuncuna - December 23 2006 at 18:54

ClemofNazareth wrote: oh yeah, and there's this little thing....