7 What Of The World?

They may be touted as the 'must-see' destinations for any travellers' bucket list, but two thirds of UK adults (66 per cent) have never seen one of the Modern Wonders of the World, according to new research.



The Modern Seven Wonders, said to represent global heritage throughout history, were voted for by over 100 million citizens worldwide and include Christ Redeemer, the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, Petra, the Pyramid at Chichén Itzá, the Roman Colosseum and the Taj Mahal.

More than two thirds (68 per cent) of those surveyed by Direct Line Car Insurance were unable to name any of the modern wonders but of those who did, the Great Wall of China was the most well-known (11 per cent).

The study also looked into people's knowledge of the Ancient Wonders of the World. Of these, the Great Pyramids of Giza were the most commonly known, with more than half (54 per cent) stating the correct answer.
Rank

Most commonly known ancient wonders

1

Great Pyramids of Giza
54%

2

Hanging Gardens of Babylon
42%

3

Colossus of Rhodes
18%

4

Lighthouse of Alexandria
15%

5

Statue of Zeus at Olympia9
%

6

Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
8%


7

Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
6%


Most commonly known modern wonders

1

Great Wall of China

11%

2

Taj Mahal
9%


3

Machu Picchu
6%


4

Roman Colosseum
5%


5

Christ Redeemer
5%


6

Petra
3%


7

Chichén Itzá
25


The Direct line prize draw will be live on social media from today. By sharing the promotion with seven friends on social, new opportunities to win will become available, including the grand prize of a holiday to one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Gus Park, director of motor at Direct Line said: "We are excited to give the lucky winners a trip of a lifetime and the chance to see their chosen modern day wonder. "