Have you voted already

[Ron_dK]

Did anyone vote for one of the new worldwonders yet.

http://www.n7w.com/voting1f.php

Personally I think that the list of nominees is incomplete and should have included :

electric guitar
Tour Eiffel
Chateau Roland ( 1986) grand cru classe A
My neighbor's garden,
etc.

What do you think ?

 

[ColinEssex]

There's no question that the Taj Mahal is the most beautiful building. We were lucky enough to see it with a full moon when we were there, it was truly outstanding. You just sit there staring at it - there was a man playing a flute nearby, it was very atmospheric as we were the only people there at the time.

Its made of white marble inset with semi-precious stones, a masterpiece in craftsmanship.

Col

 

[Mile-O]

Hagia Sophia isn't there either.

 

[ColinEssex]

Hagia Sophia isn't there either.

That is a lovely place too, inside they have lovely columns and marble floors etc.

Its also unusual as it only has 4 minarettes - I belive the usual number is 6 or am I confusing myself with the blue mosque its a while since we were there

Col

 

[Ron_dK]

Two more phenomenons which are not listed :

Gorges du Verdon France :

http://www.provenceweb.fr/f/groupes/verdon/gorges.htm

Chateau Frontenac Quebec Canada
http://billswin.inf.cs.cmu.edu/MM2001/Aug2001/Quebec6.jpg

 

[TessB]

Why the HELL would the statue of Liberty be up for nomination?
Looking at everything else, it seems that it is completely out of place. Well, honestly, I don't think the Eiffel tower belongs there either nor the Christ Redeemer. If they wanted to include something from America, why not the Grand Canyon? Oh.... wait..... everything seems to be man made here..... Grand Canyon isn't man-made. hmmmmm....... nope nothing from America comes to mind as standing for the ultimate symbol of brilliance and beauty in architecture that would rival the Great Pyramids or the Taj Mahal. I guess you could throw Mount Rushmore up there as a major feat. But, seriously, I can't think of anything else. Anyone know of something better than the statue of Liberty to represent America's great wonder?

 

[pono1]

 

[ColinEssex]

Anyone know of something better than the statue of Liberty to represent America's great wonder?

The Statue of Liberty is French isn't it?

Col

 

[TessB]

The Statue of Liberty is French isn't it?

Col

Err.... that's why we left it in the harbour.

 

[ColinEssex]

Err.... that's why we left it in the harbour.

So it can't really be called an American wonder then can it?

Col

 

[Brianwarnock]

com'n Col Tess has all ready rejected it.

How about Disney world

Brian

 

[jsanders]

So it can't really be called an American wonder then can it?

Col

Here you go again.

 

[jsanders]

Anyone know of something better than the statue of Liberty to represent America's great wonder?

If any thing it could be the Empire State Building as a symbol of American Ingenuity for inventing Sky Scrapers.

A little side bar my daughter’s grandfather invented a process for making girders that was instrumental in allowing skyscrapers to grow taller.

 

[jsanders]

The Arch in St Louis is pretty spectacular

 

[jsanders]

I think it would be interesting to do one on the 7 most spectacular bridges in the world.

 

[ColinEssex]

If any thing it could be the Empire State Building as a symbol of American Ingenuity for inventing Sky Scrapers.

A little side bar my daughter’s grandfather invented a process for making girders that was instrumental in allowing skyscrapers to grow taller.

Ok, I agree with the Empire State Building, not only was it the tallest in its time, but is also an excellent example of art-deco architecture. Plus of course, it was made famous in the original (and best) film King Kong.

Happy Now?

Col

 

[Matt Greatorex]

I'm probably wrong, but I thought part of the reason the original seven were called 'wonders' was because nobody's 100% sure how they were constructed?

If the question is now just 'what are the nicest-looking buildings/structures', then the Empire State building would have to be under consideration, as a US example.

 

[Ron_dK]

The Arch in St Louis is pretty spectacular

Or this place

 

[jsanders]

Although less famous, but maybe even more elegant, is the Chrysler Building. In a feat of daring and showmanship the needle was completely built inside the structure and hoisted up at the last moment.

 

[Newman]

I place my vote on the great wall of china. Although the wall itself isn't marvelous, but it's lenght is just awesome. For something that old, it is fantastic to think about it's construction. How can't today's engineers do simple things right, while they were able to build that wall back then?