7 Wonders of the Medieval World

Colosseum of Rome

It is a magnificent example of Roman engineering and the Roman Empire, and it can be found in the heart of Rome, Italy. The renowned emperor Vespasian is thought to have built the tower in the year 72 AD. Gladiatorial competitions such as animal hunts, pretend sea battles, executions, and recreations of well-known conflicts were held in the Colosseum.

The amphitheatre could hold roughly 80,000 people, making it the biggest arena from the Middle Ages. Only 200 of the more than 684 recognised plant species that once inhabited the Colosseum are still there.

Colosseum
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The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall is the most visited place on earth. The Great Wall of China, which the Chinese Emperor Qin Shi Huang constructed between 220 and 206 BC, is well known across the whole world. In the time of the Emperor, the wall was restored. Included in the wall’s length, trenches, natural obstacles, and the physical wall, which totals around 8,851 kilometres. The room has a view of the wall.

The Great Wall of China
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Porcelain Tower of Nanjing

China had some of the most sophisticated architectural designs during the Middle Ages, and they constructed many enormous monuments. One of them is the Porcelain Tower. The tower measures 97 metres in diameter and rises to a height of 260 feet with 9 storeys during the Ming Dynasty in the 15th century.

Porcelain Tower of Nanjing

Stonehenge of England

It is a monument that is located in Wiltshire. It has marvels from the mediaeval era and is one of the most famous places on earth. The Stonehenge monument was built between 3000 BC and 2000 BC, depending on the size of the individual stones. The Monument’s design and characteristics continue to be a mystery.

Stonehenge
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Mosque at St. Sophia (Constantinople)

The great mosque shown here is in Istanbul, Turkey. Since 562, the renowned mosque has served a variety of functions, including as an Imperial Mosque, a Catholic Church, an Eastern Orthodox Cathedral, and today, a museum. Construction on this mosque began in 532 and was finished in 537. With dimensions of 82 metres in length, 73 metres in width, and 55 metres in height, the mosque was one of the most incredible structures to erect without the aid of modern technology.

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Catacombs of Alexandria

Southwest of the pillar are Alexandria’s catacombs, commonly referred to as kom al-shoqafa. The extremely old catacombs were just recently found by the locals in the 1800s. In Alexandria, Egypt’s second-largest city, you may find the catacombs.

Leaning Tower of Pisa

One of the seven contemporary marvels, the leaning tower was also a marvel of the Middle Ages. The tower rises approximately 55.86 metres above the ground. An estimated 16,000 tonnes of weight are involved. The 296 steps make up the tower. It is 3.93 degrees tilted. The Tower is situated in the Italian city of Pisa.

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