2. The Bermuda Triangle
The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil's Triangle, is a region in the
western part of the North Atlantic Ocean between the islands
Bermuda, Puerto Rico and Fort Laurderlate (Florida). The Bermuda
Triangle was first appointed by the writer see Vincent Gaddis.
The area is surrounded by an imaginary line that runs from Florida to
Bermuda and Puerto Rico, and then back again to Florida. This area has
the reputation of being very dangerous. It looks like a triangle.
This phenomenon was created by nature and man was who spread it all
over the world.
By David Camomilli
3. Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu “old mountain”, is situated in Peru. It was
constructed in the 15th century.
The ruins are formed by stone blocks. The place was
inhabited by the Incas. They worked and harvested the
land. It was used as a temple to worship their gods.
It was built with a group of fifty thousand men . It was
directed and built by the first Inca emperor, Pachacutec.
The Incas had a cosmological vision of their existence. The
city was built as a sanctuary.
By Evelyn Mellado
4. Mount Rushmore
Where is it situated?
It is a monumental sculpture carved into a granite mountain located in
Keinstone, South Dakota.
When was it built?
Gutzon Borglum and 400 workers carved the colosal 18-meter bust of USA
presidents. They represent the first 150 years of history of the United States
What does it look like?
Sculpture of the heads of former United States presidents (from left to right)
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.
The entire memorial covers 5.17 km2 and it is 1,745 m above sea level.
How was it built?
The construction of Mount Rushmore National Memorial took about 14 years, from
1927 to 1941.
By Julan Cerezo
5. Cerro de la Gloria
Where is it situated? When was it built?
The monument is located in General San Martin Park, Mendoza, Argentina. The cornerstone was
placed in 1911.
What does it look like?
On a Stone base, the statue of General Jose de San Martin, on both sides of the body of grenadiers
on horseback. On the sides and the back there are three friezes On the east side stands the figure
of Fray Luis Beltran; on the south side are seen the figures of people, in the western side tell the
battalion´s departure to Chile and highlights the figure of Sosa. At the top, symbolizing Liberty with
broken chains in her hands around a group of riot police on horseback, below is seen a condor. In
the east wall the Argentine shield is inserted; in the west are the Chilean and Peruvian shields.
How was it built?
The monument consists of a base of rocks and a large sculpture in bronze. It was made by the
Uruguayan sculptor Juan M. Ferrari.
Why was it built?
The monument was originated as an initiative of the National Government to celebrate the centenary
of Argentine Independence.
By Maximiliano Toranzo
6. Cristo Redentor
It is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 708 meters above sea level, in
Tijuca National Park. It was inaugurated on October 12th, 1931, after
about five years of work.
The statue of “Cristo Redentor”, or “Cristo de Corvado” is a 30
meters image of Jesus of Nazareth with open arms facing the
city, and the port of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The concrete construction, over 1000 tons, combines
engineering, architecture and sculpture.
The initiative to build the Christ was of the Catholic Church, on the
occasion of the centenary of the Independence of Brazil in
1922, although the Christ was not opened until October 12th, 1931.
By Esteban Bustos
7. Lincoln Memorial
It is located on the National Mall in Washington D.C. It was founded in
1922.
The building is in the form of a Greek temple and contains a large seated
sculpture of Abraham Lincoln and inscriptions of two well-known
speeches by Lincoln.
In March 1867 the United States Congress directed the Lincoln
Monument Association to build a memorial to Lincoln. There was little
progress on the project until it was decided the location in 1901 in a
swampy area. Congress formally authorized the construction of
the monument on February 9, 1911, and the first stone was not located
until Lincoln's birthday, on February 12, 1914.
The monument was built not only to commemorate the death of
Lincoln, but also to remember that Lincoln paid $ 1 million to the owners
of slaves in Washington to free their slaves.
By Juan Manuel Perez
8. Easter Island
Where is it situated? When was it built?
This island is located 3700 kms from Chile, and 4050 kms from Polynesia.
This island was discovered on Easter Sunday in 1722 by Jacob Roggenvee. It is known
as Easter Island.
What does it look like? How was it built?
Giants and colossal guards of volcanic stone. They are carved in one piece and arranged in connection with the coast
like an imaginary limit, In total 550 stony enigmas oscillating between 4 and 20 meters of size. Their features show
some big ears that stick up from their enormous heads, sometimes finished off with an ample hat of great
tonnage.
Why was it built?
Are they auto-portraits of the giant-sized gods with hats?
This was not established scientifically.
By Walter Quiroz
9. Eiffel Tower
Where is situated? When was it built?
The Eiffel Tower is the most famous monument of France. It is an
iron structure situated in Paris. It was built between 1887 and 1889.
What does it look like? The tower looks like a triangle.
How was it built?
The Eiffel tower was built following the design a French engineer
named Gustave Eiffel and built by 250 workers.
Why was it built? It was built in 1889 for the universal exposition in
Paris.
By Ivan Sanchez
10. Perito Moreno Glacier
The Perito Moreno glacier is situated in the southwest of the
province of Santa Cruz, Argentina.
The perito moreno glacier is considered the 8th wonder of the
world for its spectacular views.
It stands along a valley. Its forehead is 5 km long and more than
60 m wide.
By Matias Gaggino
11. Rosario-Victoria Bridge
It is situated between Rosario and Victoria.
It was built in 1997.
It is a strained bridge formed by iron.
It was not until 1997 that construction began on the bridge.
The inauguration finally took place May 22th, 2003.
It was built to connect two provinces across the bridge, from
one province to another, and enjoy the sights, and also to
meet the needs of each province.
By Damian Romero
12. The Iguazu Falls
The Iguazu Falls are waterfalls. They form part of the Iguazu
River.They are located on the border of the Brazilian state of
Parana and the Argentine province of Misiones.
They were first seen in 1542 by an expedition.
By Cristian Leguizamon
13. The Kremlin
It is located in Russia .Moscow is the capital and holds the title of
‘Heroic City.’
The Kremlin was a Slavic population in the eleventh and
twelfth centuries. In ancient times the word "kreml" was used to
describe the walled city centre.
The existing walled towers were built in the fifteenth
century, between 1485 and 1495, in the same place where before
was located the old white stone wall. This was a great fortification
work. Kremlin towers are connected by a high , forming a
triangle with an irregular area of 28 hectares
Since 1991 it is the State Museum of History and Culture of the
Kremlin.
By Marcelo Bongiovani
14. The Tower of Pisa
Where is it situated?
Tower of Pisa is in Pisa, Italy. It is a town in Italian region of Tuscany
and is the capital of the homonymous province.
When was it built?
The construction of the Tower of Pisa was developed in three stages
over a period of 200 years. Its construction on the first floor of
marble began on August 8th, 1173.
What does it look like?
It is a circular tower that is leaning.
Why was it built?
It was built because they wanted a bell tower for the
cathedral of Pisa.
By Juan Cloux
15. The Coliseum
It is located in the center of Rome in Italy. It is
one of the universal symbols located there.
It was built in the year 80 A.D.
It is very much like a Roman amphitheater
It was built oval-shaped, measuring 188 by 156
meters and has a total height of 48 meters. The
marble steps allowed 50,000 thousand people to
seat.
It was built for the gladiators to fight. It is the
place where Christians were thrown to the lions
By Brian Gimenez
16. The White House
The White House is located in Washington DC, United
States of America and is the official home of President
Barack Obama.
The design of the White House was inspired by the
Leinster House (Dublin) and Castletown House
(Celbridge), both following the Palladian style.
It is a symbol of freedom and American pride
but, paradoxically, it was built largely by enslaved African
Americans.
By Ricardo Arroyo
17. The Statue of Liberty
It is one of the most famous monuments in New York, United
States and around the world. It´s located on Liberty Island south
of the island of Manhattan, near the mouth of the Hudson River
near Ellis Island.
It was a gift from the French to the U.S.A in 1886 to commemorate
the centennial of the Declaration of Independence of the United
States and as a sign of friendship between the two nations.
The Statue of Liberty is about 46 meters tall and weighs 225 tonns.
It was light to transport by sea, and was inspired by the Colossus
of Rhodes, which was hollow, coated brass. I t is covered by
thin sheets of copper.
18. The Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is a complex of buildings in the city of Agra India, Paradesh
Cathar State . It was built between 1654-1631.
Although it has been built to keep the body of his wife , the Taj Mahal is like a
cathedral or a castle.
The Taj Mahal needed 20.000 men to build and more than 100.000 tons of
white marble and precious stones such as amathyst, jade, emeralds etc. The
entire construction took 22 years and has a marble dome for each year.
It was built for the love the king had to his wife, who died giving birth to his
son number 14.
By Fabian Acosta
