Forgotten wonders of the world

Last updated at 09:12 24 March 2003


Modern travellers are rather vague about the ancient wonders of the world, according to a new survey.

Only seven per cent could name all seven of the old wonders, while some thought the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Empire State Building were on the ancient list.

On modern wonders, travellers voted for the Channel Tunnel and the Millennium Dome as well as Sydney Opera House and the Eiffel Tower, the survey from www.ebookers.com found.

Ian Carter, UK managing director of ebookers.com, said: 'Although we might think that the seven wonders are a great part of our heritage and date back to ancient times, this survey shows that people have very little idea what or where the seven wonders are.

'When tourists travel abroad they often go in search of the renowned food, plentiful drink or hectic nightlife but are consequently missing out on the historical side of the country which would be so easy to visit.'

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