New7Wonders Cities is the third campaign organized by New7Wonders, following the man-made New 7 Wonders of the World and the New7Wonders of Nature.

Nominations can be submitted until December 31, 2011. Use the form below to suggest the city that should be one of the New7Wonders Cities.

http://cities.new7wonders.com/nomination/en

My votes:
New York
Hong Kong
London
Dubai
Bejing
Munich
Rio de Janeiro

Munich?

NY
London
Venice
Rio
Sydney
HK

Hmm can't make up my mind on the 7th... Lots of candidates: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Paris, Florence, Tokyo, Las Vegas, St Petersburg... All of these are superlative and unique.

Paris, Rome and NYC, of course !

Other beautiful cities : Prague, Siena, Amsterdam, Chicago, Budapest, Sydney, London, Dresden, Valencia...

1. New York City
2. London
3. Roma
4. Prague
5. Paris
6. Sydney
7. Florence

1. Rome
2. Paris
3. Madrid (or Barcelona)
4. Antwerp (or Brussels)
5. Tokyo
6. Prague
7. Beijing

1. Tokyo (New York)
2. Seoul (Moscow)
3. Shangai
4. Istanbul
5. Paris (London)
6. Brasilia
7. Rio de Janeiro

France and Italy are full of beautiful and historic cities, towns, regions, etc...

1. PARIS

2. Rome
3. Florence
4. Prague
5. Venice
6. Strasbourg
7. Milan / Vienna

1.Paris.
1.Roma.
1.Barcelona.
4.Boston.
5.NYC.
6.London.
7.Singapore.

Special mention to Vienna, Toronto, KL, Madrid, Firenze, Annecy, Berlin... too many nice places and people in the planet :)

Finally, a mention of Venice! Off in a league by itself, for cities of any size.

For me these are the new 7 Wonders :P
1. New York City
2. Paris
3. Rome
4. Athens
5. London
6. Shanghai
7. Chicago

In no particular order

NYC
Shanghai
Dubai
Hong Kong
Tokyo

Amsterdam
Barcelona
Berlin
Lisbon
London
Paris
Rome

I have no clue why do ppl vote for London? It's just big and... not really beautiful place

1. Roma
2. Barcelona
3. Paris
4. Genova
5. New York
6. San Francisco
7. Bruxelles

Not in order

1 - Rio de Janeiro
2 - NYC
3 - Shangai
4 - Paris
5 - Venice
6 - Sidney
7 - Jerusalem

Cape Town is also a wonderful city.

I have no clue why do ppl vote for London? It's just big and... not really beautiful place

1. Roma
2. Barcelona
3. Paris
4. Genova
5. New York
6. San Francisco
7. Bruxelles

It is extremely beautiful! It has so many iconic buildings, but what really sets it apart is the eclecticness: you can find anything in London, any architecture you want - Roman, neoclassical, gothic, neo-gothic, Medieval, brutalist, ornamental, postmodern... all are not only present everywhere you look but have some kind of iconic building known all over the world built in their style, from St Paul's to Big Ben to the Gherkin. I don't see any Medieval Cathedrals in New York, glass supertalls in Paris, brutalist art galleries in Brussels or Rome, or neoclassical Imperial grandeur in Barcelona. Granted, London does not benefit from the natural scenery of Genoa or San Francisco, or the uniform neatness of Paris and San Fransisco, but that is exactly what makes it so good: all other cities are basically larger versions of a common style across their countries, but there is nowhere like London on earth, nowhere that compares in terms of wealth of history and contemporary native and global culture.

I think if the earth was to be destroyed by an asteroid and we only had the technology to move one city, it would have to be London: New York or Dubai do not have the history, Delhi and Istanbul do not have the global feel, Rome and Paris are not modern enough.

In terms of wonders however:

1. London (for the reasons just stated)
2. Paris (for the Eiffel tower if nothing else :P)
3. Rome (it's eternal)
4. New York (for obvious reasons)
5. Tokyo (can't miss out the biggest city in the world)
6. Rio de Janeiro (The most epic natural setting for a city in the world)
7. Dubai (The most epic manmade city in the world)

Forget New York & Paris !

These are the trendiest and most vibrant, livable cities in the world

Culture, History, Entertainment, Finance & Nightlife

1. Helsinki
2. Oslo
3. Reykjavik
4. Tallinn
5. Riga
6. Mannheim
7. Petrozawodsk

It is extremely beautiful! It has so many iconic buildings, but what really sets it apart is the eclecticness: you can find anything in London, any architecture you want - Roman, neoclassical, gothic, neo-gothic, Medieval, brutalist, ornamental, postmodern... all are not only present everywhere you look but have some kind of iconic building known all over the world built in their style, from St Paul's to Big Ben to the Gherkin. I don't see any Medieval Cathedrals in New York, glass supertalls in Paris, brutalist art galleries in Brussels or Rome, or neoclassical Imperial grandeur in Barcelona. Granted, London does not benefit from the natural scenery of Genoa or San Francisco, or the uniform neatness of Paris and San Fransisco, but that is exactly what makes it so good: all other cities are basically larger versions of a common style across their countries, but there is nowhere like London on earth, nowhere that compares in terms of wealth of history and contemporary native and global culture.

I have experienced London and I think it's pleasant, but a bit dull. Of course the Big Ben is astonishing but elsewhere ? Bricks...bricks and bricks. Paris is more stately and elegant !

#1. Tokyo
#2. London
#3. Paris
#4. New York
#5. Berlin
#6. Rome
#7. Istanbul

Each are special in their own way. Though I love my current city, I don't think it's a cradle of civilization or has enough interesting landmarks to be classed as one of the "7 wonders".

Forget New York & Paris !

These are the trendiest and most vibrant, livable cities in the world

Culture, History, Entertainment, Finance & Nightlife

1. Helsinki
2. Oslo
3. Reykjavik
4. Tallinn
5. Riga
6. Mannheim
7. Petrozawodsk

I like my city, but I don't think it belongs as one the "new 7 wonders cities". And neither do any of the other cities on your list either to be honest. :)

New York!
Paris (mainly for the Eiffel tower, a structure that is epic an Continues to define this city)
Rio
Tokyo
Chicago (for being the skyscraper brithplace!)
Cairo
San Francisco (go there and tell me otherwise)

1. New York City
2. Venice
3. Rio de Janeiro
4. Jerusalem
5. Tokyo
6. London
7. Hong Kong

1. New York City
2. Venice
3. Rio de Janeiro
4. Jerusalem
5. Tokyo
6. London
7. Hong Kong

Excellent list.

not in order

Rio
Rome
NYC
Istanbul
St. Petersburg
Jerusalem
Tokyo

Forget New York & Paris !

These are the trendiest and most vibrant, livable cities in the world

Culture, History, Entertainment, Finance & Nightlife

1. Helsinki
2. Oslo
3. Reykjavik
4. Tallinn
5. Riga
6. Mannheim
7. Petrozawodsk



Yes.... but, do most people even know those cities exist with the exception of Oslo and Helsinki? :nuts:

I think, not in particular order

**NYC
***Rio De Janeiro
*Venice over Rome or both
*Paris
*London
*Istanbul
**Hong Kong

* These places have high historical value as cities, so I think it would be a no brainer for them to be in the top 7
** These cities were highly power and influential in the past century
*** Often voted as one of the most beautiful cities in the world

New York!
Paris (mainly for the Eiffel tower, a structure that is epic an Continues to define this city)
Rio
Tokyo
Chicago (for being the skyscraper brithplace!)
Cairo
San Francisco (go there and tell me otherwise)

The US is not gonna have three entries, not even two.

The US is not gonna have three entries, not even two.

Agreed. If we are talking about "wonders" then we must pick one-offs - places that offer something absolutely unique that's unavailable anywhere else.

On that basis, the obvious choices IMO are: NY, Venice and Rio. Sydney as well i think because of the magnificent harbor and the remarkable, perfect manner in which it combines nature with urbanity.

I feel like you also have to pick either London or Paris or both. They are two of the most beautiful, important and influential cities in the world. However, they are also similar in many ways and therefore one could argue that only one should make it in. If i were to pick one I would chose London because it is more international and has more architectural variety, but it's a tough call. Many would consider Paris the more beautiful city and more deserving to be considered a "wonder" on that basis.

I also picked Hong Kong because its spectacular skyline combined with the natural setting also creates a unique urban attraction.

So that's 7 right there. But there is probably at least a dozen other cities that have valid claims for uniqueness: Amsterdam, Florence, Tokyo, Vegas, Barcelona and several others.

Now thinking about it, I think natural setting would weigh heavily in the criteria for the 7 wonder cities.

Then again, isn't this a voting system? People vote online for which they think is deserving. So I won't be surprised there will be some disappointing entries

I would also consider Stockholm, Sweden... :)

MERRY CHRISTMAS! :hug:

Munich?
That's right.
http://www.ifimages.com/photos/poHSKgZO2gKLflzWY24PQWL81Qo/author-515/Germany-Bavaria-Christmas-Market-Munich.jpg

http://www.morellophotography.eu/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/munich_marienplatz_panorama1.jpg

In no order:

London
New York City
Paris
Hong Kong
Tokyo
Rio de Janeiro
Venice

My Top 7 and why:


Rio de Janeiro (#7): Rio, Rio, Rio. What can I say? The city exudes fun. From the carnivals that clog the city with sweaty torsos and the bronzed bodies bathing on the wide beaches, Rio is heaven on Earth. Even Christ thinks so, as he keeps watch over the city from Corcovado Mountain. Aside from this deeply Catholic population is a city that is more reminiscent of the Wild West. Favelas overflow with drugs and guns, Jungles full of exotic animals, rainbow-colored murals and supermodels playing volleyball on the soft sand. Rio is twice as dangerous as Los Angeles. Rio is twice as notorious as Las Vegas. Miami? Please. Not to mention that this paradise of a city will soon play host to the World Cup and Olympics. Rio defines the developing world at its best.

Rome (#6): All roads lead to Rome. The city that laid the foundation of Western Democracy is grander than Athens, larger than Jerusalem and older than Paris. It has more history than New York, London, Paris, and Tokyo in its pinky. It was the pinnacle of human achievement and its power at one point stretched from the Southern tip of Scotland to far into the Middle East. Today Rome is the seat (technically it's the Vatican enclave) of the Roman Catholic Church, the most powerful branch of Christianity and one which has the loyalties of 1/6 of the world's population. Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, pizza, lasagna, gelato, and more. Rome is a feast of the senses.

Hong Kong (#5): Neither a capital nor a historical giant, Hong Kong was merely a colonial backwater more than a century ago. But in the 21st Century Hong Kong is a dizzying labyrinth of supertalls and glitzy hotels. A place where homemade Peking duck meets Billionaire businessman. A city that has the financial and economic might to hold its own currency and battle with Shanghai for the title of China's economic hub. Hong Kong is a place where western architecture hits feng shui, a place where British democracy meets Buddhist temple incense. A place where even a ride on the Star Ferry gives you culture shock. It's also a city that will increasingly play a role in 21st century China. If this is China's Century, then Hong Kong is even bet to rise up in the ranks.

Paris (#4): The Fashion and Arts capitol of the world. A large repository of philosophy, scientists, artisans, and thinkers. The power of one of the world's most powerful nations. A huge business center where beauty trumps growth and history is around every corner. A place where gold-domed mausoleums are just one in a dozen. A place where literature and gastronomy are sacred rituals. A place where the Emperors of Europe once envied and modeled their towns after. A place where even the beggars know their furs and jewelry. Eiffel Tower, Versailles, Les Invalides, Louvre, Notre Dame. Paris may be snooty and crass. But can you blame her?

Tokyo (#3): The largest metropolis in the world approaching 37 million, or more than Canada and Australia. The city with the world's biggest GDP. A lab of scientific innovation, hard work, social cohesion and proud tradition. The city that created anime and video games and set Japan on the world's cultural stage. The city that built an empire that at one point controlled vast lands from Manchuria to Malaya and the South Pacific. An enigmatic powerhouse of a city where blue haired girls on kimonos ride motorcycles through massive highways and the Tsukiji Fish Market is more lively than other entire Asian capitals. Tokyo is grand, bustling and the world's portal to the future.

London (#2): A Financial Mecca, Seat of the largest empire ever created from Canada to India and further; diverse, trendy, gritty and an industrial powerhouse. The Big Ben, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, London Bridge. Yeah, London is ugly. It's full of boring buildings and the country's vestiges of global power are dwindling by the day. Paris is more beautiful, New York is bigger, and Tokyo has more economic power. But London encompasses a history that is unrivaled in the modern world. Paris for centuries has tried to trump London and failed (look at who's hosting the 2012 Olympics). New York was a mere pygmy when London ruled the seas and dismantled foes from Canada to the Ganges, from New Zealand to Africa. London is the world's preferred financial hub, even trumping Hong Kong and Singapore to this day. London's museums showcase jewels and treasures from every imaginable corner of the earth. More importantly, London's spirit helped shape the Industrial Revolution and catapulted England far above France and Austria-Hungary and all those 18th century posers. London held its own against massive Blitzkriegs from Hitler; it has decimated the Spanish navy; it has controlled the fate of billions of people around the world and even today controls more colonies than America or France or Russia or any other nation in fact. London is ugly. But what's beauty without power?


New York (#1): Financial Mecca and key business hub of the world's foremost power. Seat of the UN, Cultural and Social Importance, History, Industrial Powerhouse, Landmarks Galore, Diverse beyond belief. Hip, Fresh, Liberal and Tough. Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal, Central Park. New York's first skyscrapers were once the symbol of American growth and strength. New York's ports once attracted the greatest minds from European nations. Its promise of opportunity, freedom and riches attracted peasants and princes alike. Its buildings are a kaleidoscope of the world, with ghettos and neighborhoods each showcasing a bountiful history of immigrants. New York is a city that doesn't aspire to be Paris, or London. It never wanted to be Saint Petersburg. New York scoffs at imperial pomp and political braggadocio. New York is the cool kid on the block; hardworking, rough, proud and determined. Sorry London, New York is king of the world.


#8-10:
Vienna (#8): Yeah, Vienna. A small metropolis with 2.5 million people. It's the capital of a country of 8 million. It's a calm city on the surface. It seems like one of those cities your grandparents want to visit to learn the craft of effective German chicken dancing. But Vienna is much more. Vienna is a small treasure chest. Behind a quiet veneer lies a city with a wonderful history. Vienna at one point was the most powerful Imperial Capitals. It was the seat of countless Hapsburgs and until 1914 was the center of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This is evident in its buildings. Vienna is full of intricate museums and galleries. Church steeples convey the opulent grandeur of this gorgeous city. The gilded buildings and pastel palaces only give a small glimpse into the royal power this city once had. And now Vienna is on an upswing. Its clubs and bars strive to beat Berlin's. Its scientists and educated population are the envy of many other nations. Its monuments and architectural wonders delight tourists and the city has the kind and friendly nature that Paris could never even fake. Vienna is a place where you can drink a beer in the morning, gaze at priceless paintings at noon, snooze at a large park for the afternoon, listen to the world's best orchestra at night and party till sunrise in a seedy club full of hipsters, druggies, and trannies. It's both gritty and eloquent. It's monumental and shy. It's a grandma's paradise and her son's paradise as well. It's just as risqué as Amsterdam, just as grand as Berlin, it's just as beautiful as Venice. Vienna is Central Europe's premier city. Prague is Disneyland these days. Berlin is buzzing but lacks a certain air of wonder about it. Vienna has turds more beautiful than Bratislava and Budapest is the ugly stepsister.

Istanbul (#9): The place where the west meets the east, you know the usual. But Istanbul is much more than just the crossroads it's usually stereotyped as. Istanbul, and its previous incarnations, has been a city that seems more fitting in a mythical fable. A city that one point trumped Rome and commanded a vast number of Muslim peoples deserves no small praise. Istanbul is a cultural gem. From the turquoise hue of the Bosporus to the bedazzling minarets of Hagia Sophia, Istanbul is the Muslim world at its grandest. Mecca is a kitschy tourist hub compared to Istanbul, Cairo is a chaotic mess compared to Istanbul. Tehran has less glory than Gokcen International Airport. To ignore Istanbul while noting Rome is an injustice. Istanbul is more immerse, bigger, and has a better future coming than Rome. Istanbul's narrow alleys and rusty trams blend easily into its glorious palaces and watchtowers. Istanbul's high-rise construction trumps London's and rivals Moscow's. If Istanbul is the future of Islam, then it's time to convert.

Singapore (#10): Yes, Singapore. Singapore is a wonder. Singapore isn't as hectic as New York or London. It's smaller than Hong Kong. Tokyo has suburbs almost as big as Singapore. And at the same time Singapore has managed the impossible. It's a perfect city. Growth is inevitable, cleanliness is next to godliness, and democracy blends neatly with a strong state. Singapore is becoming the hub of Southeast Asia, with its potential 600 million persons strong market. Singapore's ports see more goods than even the busiest in Europe and America. Its people are a peaceful mix of Chinese, Malays and Indians. Its architecture a neat blend of colonial and modern and Eastern. Its malls and gleaming skyscrapers demand attention and at night the city looks like a glistening gem. That's why Britain at one point almost gave priority to defending Singapore from the Japanese over assaulting the Germans. Singapore is a successful paradox, and the future for this city-state never looked so good.

11-20 (in no order):
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Bangkok, Thailand
Barcelona, Spain
Berlin, Germany
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Jerusalem, Israel/Palestine
Moscow, Russia
San Francisco, USA
Sydney, Australia
Venice, Italy

In no order:

London
New York City
Paris
Hong Kong
Tokyo
Rio de Janeiro
Venice

Great List :)

Rome: It has more history than New York, London, Paris, and Tokyo in its pinky. ,

Good point

I would also consider Stockholm, Sweden... :)

MERRY CHRISTMAS! :hug:

Agree!

http://i.imgur.com/GnSpu.jpg
Source: http://www.sweden.se

Merry Christmas!

i think a bit after my previous 7 .. and need to change it . not only the architecure of the cities but i also consider the unique things of the cities making them wonders. its not the most beautiful or the best city live but humanitys wonders...

no order...

Istanbul... The Persian name was Dersaadet—Door to the Ultimate Happiness. The Greeks called it Teofilaktos—City Guarded by God; the Romans, Nuova Roma—New Rome; the Arabs, Farrouk—City Separating Two Continents; and the Ottoman Turks, Ummti-diinya—Mother of the World. Now, and since 1923 when the Turkish Republic formally renamed it, it is called Istanbul, meaning just The City—as though there were none other to compare.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/318165_10150270074428021_523008020_7664295_1337866_n.jpg

Rome...Rome: The Eternal City…and for those who have visited her, unquestionably the most magnificent city in the world. Like the memory of a lost love, she will haunt you, stealing your senses one by one and hastening your return. For those who have not yet experienced her magic, the thrill awaits…

http://www.aasgaard.com/home/00-scans/rome/collesium.jpg

Rio...Geography and Climate: Rio de Janeiro, a cidade maravilhosa, is just that - one of the world's most marvellous cities, a marvelous city. Sandwiched between the South Atlantic surf and the dramatic mountains of the Costa Verde, Rio is blessed with a stunning setting.

http://www.topnews.in/files/Rio-de-Janeiro.jpg

NYC... architectural beauty--Manhattan's stunning skyline, historic buildings contrasted by modern structures.. Babylon of our age..and the peak of american dream

http://www.visitingdc.com/images/statue-of-liberty-new-york.jpg


Paris..city of lights, lovers... french revolution.. Liberté, égalité, fraternité, opening a new age in human history french cuisine and macarons are extra :)

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/PTGPOD/849725.jpg

Jerusalem...Jerusalem - a city that exists for more than three thousand years. On ancient maps Jerusalem depicted as the center of the world. It is a sacred city for devotees of three great world religions

http://www.sacredsites.com/middle_east/israel/images/jerusalem-panorama-500.jpg

St. Petersburg...If you are museum type, it is your mecca.. russian revolution a new metropolis build with extra beauty, russian empire and the revolution the first steps of USSR and dividing the world into 2.. ( i cnfused moscow or St petersburg but Hermitage makes me choose St.:) )

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01248/st-petersburg-1_1248462i.jpg

and + these London, Sana'a of Yemen, Moscow, Tokyo,Beijing and Mecca

^^ I forgot Jerusalem :bash: It's really hard to pick just 7. Europe alone, I can name almost 10 worthy of being in the list

Too many amazing cities that is hard to decide.

For so many different reasons

Latin America

Valparaiso
Buenos Aires
Rio de Janeiro
Salvador de Bahia
Ouro Preto
Cusco
Lima
Quito
Bogota
Mexico City
Merida

North America

San Francisco
New York
Chicago
New Orleans
Boston
Vancouver
Montreal

Europe

Lisbon
Toledo
Barcelona
Sevilla
Paris
Lyon
London
Amsterdam
Berlin
Munich
Geneva
Rome
Venice
Naples
Stockholm
Warsaw
Prague
Budapest
Saint Petersburg
Istambul

Africa

Marrakesh
Cairo
Alexandria
Oran
Cape Town

Middle East

Dubai
Abu Dhabi
Jerusalem
Beirut
Damascus
Teheran

Asia

Mumbai
Lhasa
Beijing
Shangai
Seoul
Tokyo
Hong Kong
Singapore
Bangkok
Kuala Lumpur

Oceania

Sydney
Melbourne
Auckland

^^ nice list! :)

ASIA
Beijing, China
Bangkok, Thailand
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Manila, Philippines
Mumbai, India
Tokyo, Japan
Jerusalem, Israel
Taipei, Taiwan
Hong Kong, China
Seoul, South Korea
Jakarta, Indonesia
Saigon, Vietnam
Dubai, UAE
Tehran, Iran

EUROPE
Stockholm, Sweden
Roma, Italia
Madrid, Espanya
Barcelona, Espanya
Paris, France
Prague, Czech Rep.
Antwerp, Belgium
Brussels, Belgium
London, UK
Munich, Germany
Athens, Greece
Budapest, Hungary
Vienna, Austria
Lisbon, Portugal

NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA
Vancouver, Canada
Toronto, Canada
New York, USA
Chicago, USA
Cartagena, Colombia
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Santiago, Chile

OZ
Sydney, Australia
Auckland, NZ

AFRICA
Cairo, Egypt
Marrakesh, Morocco

^^ green means cities with more potential than the others (in my opinion) :)

If its about new cities, then European cities and Tokyo should not be in the contest. Theyve been around for centuries. Thus my list is as follow:

Dubai
Hong Kong
New York
Washington
Shanghai
Singapore
Doha

1 NY
2 Paris
3 Istambul
4 Dubai
5 Rio
6 Brasília (I never seen someplace like)
7 London

for me my all time great cities are:

New York
Tokyo
London
Paris
Rome
Hongkong
Singapore

My list:

Amsterdam
San Francisco
New York
Paris
Tokyo
Barcelona
Berlin

Of course I picked Manila as one of my choices since this is my city and it is one of the most vibrant in South East Asia.

But my choices would be

1) Hong Kong
2) New York City
3) Manila
4) Tokyo
5) San Francisco
6) London
7) Chicago

Love that you have my 3 American cities! Someone previously said America wouldn't deserve even two. I think they're so beautiful and unique that they deserve to be listed! As do the rest!


Of course I picked Manila as one of my choices since this is my city and it is one of the most vibrant in South East Asia.

But my choices would be

1) Hong Kong
2) New York City
3) Manila
4) Tokyo
5) San Francisco
6) London
7) Chicago

Love that you have my 3 American cities! Someone previously said America wouldn't deserve even two. I think they're so beautiful and unique that they deserve to be listed! As do the rest!

You got several fascinating global cities in one country.

Love that you have my 3 American cities! Someone previously said America wouldn't deserve even two. I think they're so beautiful and unique that they deserve to be listed! As do the rest!



no, i didnt say America didnt deserve two entries. I'd like to see NYC, Chicago and San Fran in there but 7 entries for the entire world, I wouldn't hold my breath. I'd be satisfied as long as NYC is there

New York
Tokyo
Rio
Paris
Rome
Valparaiso
Chicago

In no particular order

1. Paris
2. NYC
3. Beijing
4. Hong Kong
5. London
6. Istanbul
7. Rome

I would love to add Guangzhou-Shenzhen, Tokyo, St Petersburg, Rio, Fez, Prague, Venice, Florence, Constantine, Sydney, Buenos Aires, Shanghai, Jerusalem, Damascus, San Francisco and Barcelona too.

1. New York
2. Paris
3. Tokyo
4. Venice
5. Dubai
6. Shanghai
7. London

My votes:

Chicago - The city that gave the world skyscrapers certainly should be on the list, not to mention reversing its own river.

Rio de Janeiro - setting

Venice - the unique, middle of the lagoon setting

Istanbul - a major world center for 2,000 years

Mecca - the center of a billion-strong religion, and the epitome of a holy city

Dubai - the building boom of the past decade

Paris - the famous atmosphere of the City of Lights and Love

I think in this day and age 7 is just too few to be able to choose. It would more likely be twice that number, thanks to globalisation and the plurality of contemporary society.

The fact that in the new7wonders of Nature, the Great Barrier Reef and the Grand Canyon weren't in the top 7 but Jeju Island and the Puerto Princesa Underground River were, just makes me lose faith in this contest that deserving (well, imo) cities like NYC, Paris, Rio etc won't make it since votes are tallied online and thru text

I think the cities should have something that sets them truly apart from other cities, which I don't think is true for a lot of cities people are listing. Sure, they're important and big and all that, but what makes them fundamentally *unique*?

Personally I think Amsterdam should be included for instance because it is perhaps the earliest modern-example of a planned city (its canalbelt) and because despite attempts by conservative elements, the city remains the defacto world-standard for 'liberal progressive city'.

Las Vegas for instance might be an American city included because it is fundamentally different from most other american cities whereas I don't see why you would have New York or Chicago on it despite both being fantastic cities.

Anyway, my two cents

I think the cities should have something that sets them truly apart from other cities, which I don't think is true for a lot of cities people are listing. Sure, they're important and big and all that, but what makes them fundamentally *unique*?

Personally I think Amsterdam should be included for instance because it is perhaps the earliest modern-example of a planned city (its canalbelt) and because despite attempts by conservative elements, the city remains the defacto world-standard for 'liberal progressive city'.

Las Vegas for instance might be an American city included because it is fundamentally different from most other american cities whereas I don't see why you would have New York or Chicago on it despite both being fantastic cities.

Anyway, my two cents

Then again you ask yourself, what makes Las Vegas different from Macau or Atlantic City or Reno?

Why people include NYC or Chicago? I guess the fact that these cities were in the forefront the last century, the homes of the first skyscrapers in the world, beautiful harbors, architecture, etc. I would rather question why people would list Shanghai or Dubai, to be speaking frankly, they haven't been noticed only until recently (just my 2 cents)

In no particular order...

Paris
New York
Venice
Hong Kong
Rio De Janeiro
Dubai
Rome

1. New York City
2. Rio
3. London
4. Brasilia
5. Paris
6. Sydney
7. L.A

Another subjective top-# list. Here is my version :)

London
Paris
Rome
Prague
Berlin
Amsterdam
Vienna

Since the title is NEW 7 wonder cities, i will Try to excluded developed country

my List

New York City (developed country but must be in the list even new 7 wonder cities)
Shanghai (developing in fast pace, no more city in this world can develop such fast except Dubai)
Dubai (the most beautiful city that lay on desert)
Hong Kong (no more city in this world will have such beautiful skyline)
Istanbul (the best city that cross between Asia and Europe)
Sao Paulo (Super huge)
Rio De Jeneiro (perfect match in between natural and concrete jungle)

Another subjective top-# list. Here is my version :)

London
Paris
Rome
Prague
Berlin
Amsterdam
Vienna

hmmmmmmmm, seems to be pretty unbiased! hahaha

01. Rome
02. Venice
03. Paris
04. Florence
05. Vienna
06. Stockholm
07. Prague

IMHO classical beauty is in Europe and in Europe only.

01. Rome
02. Venice
03. Paris
04. Florence
05. Vienna
06. Stockholm
07. Prague

IMHO classical beauty is in Europe and in Europe only.

Wow, I'm sorry but there's no way to not call you ignorant after that statement.

Wow, I'm sorry but there's no way to not call you ignorant after that statement.

I'm sorry but there's no way to not call your manner rude and impolite.

What part of IMHO was not clear?

Anyway. Don't care.

Toodles.

I'm sorry but there's no way to not call your manner rude and impolite.

What part of IMHO was not clear?

Anyway. Don't care.

Toodles.

Well, IMHO having lived in Wiesbaden, Germany 6 years, and having travelled to Paris at least 20 times. I believe it is the most overrated city I've been to. Not to say it isn't beautiful, but not worth the hype it's gotten. There are much greater cities in Europe, such as Budapest, Koln, Heidelberg, etc. that don't receive half the hype of Paris, but are much nicer.

On the contrary, I always find something new in Paris on each and every visit. I never tire of it. It is the city I feel most comfortable with. But perhaps I am biased...

From how I see it, The cities with the largest chance of making it would be, New York City, London, Paris, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

On the contrary, I always find something new in Paris on each and every visit. I never tire of it. It is the city I feel most comfortable with. But perhaps I am biased...

Maybe I'm biased because of the 3 months I've spent in total in Paris, I only
Once stayed in a hotel for one night. Every other day I slept in the car in the ghetto of Paris. Even my hotel was in the ghetto! So I've pretty much seen all of Paris that I desire to see haha.

I just think France as a whole is pretty overrated, and I've taken French now in college and high school for 6 years! So it's a bold statement for me. I just think countries like Germany and Austria have much nicer cities with IMO better cultures. I don't think there are much better cities out there than dusseldorf and Vienna.

From how I see it, The cities with the largest chance of making it would be, New York City, London, Paris, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

Agreed! I might add Sydney as well

Agreed! I might add Sydney as well

Sydney, true!

1.tokyo(modern)
2.roma(old and classic)
3.nairobi(wild)
4.dubai(future -modernistic)
5.mumbai(city of contrast)
6.pyongyang(city of stranger )
7.nyc(city of heights)


:)

1.tokyo(modern)
2.roma(old and classic)
3.nairobi(wild)
4.dubai(future -modernistic)
5.mumbai(city of contrast)
6.pyongyang(city of stranger )
7.nyc(city of heights)


:)

Cool choices! Though Tokyo is more futuristic.

Other List

1.Cairo(city of civilization)
2.Paris(city of cultural -modernistic)
3.San'a(city of unique and classical architectural)
4.Kathmandu(city of mountain)
5.Mecca(city of conservative)
6.Sydney(city of beauty)
7.Manila (city of forgotten the past) :)

Well, IMHO having lived in Wiesbaden, Germany 6 years, and having travelled to Paris at least 20 times. I believe it is the most overrated city I've been to. Not to say it isn't beautiful, but not worth the hype it's gotten. There are much greater cities in Europe, such as Budapest, Koln, Heidelberg, etc. that don't receive half the hype of Paris, but are much nicer.

Most big german cities are boring with modern architecture and kebab-parlors in each corner. Look at Cologne, Mannheim, Munich, especially in the area where you find the central railway station. It's good that you can find cheap hotels and eat kebab for 3$ which is impossible in Paris.

Still Paris is the most elegant city in the world, been there twice and could go there much more and never get bored, so much to see, all the museums, the seine, the international atmosfear and the well dressed people. No baggy t-shirts and sneakers except on the tourists.

1.tokyo(modern)
2.roma(old and classic)
3.nairobi(wild)
4.dubai(future -modernistic)
5.mumbai(city of contrast)
6.pyongyang(city of stranger )
7.nyc(city of heights)


:)

Yeah Pyongyang, difficult to go in and difficult to leave. Adventure....

Most big german cities are boring with modern architecture and kebab-parlors in each corner. Look at Cologne, Mannheim, Munich, especially in the area where you find the central railway station. It's good that you can find cheap hotels and eat kebab for 3$ which is impossible in Paris.

Still Paris is the most elegant city in the world, been there twice and could go there much more and never get bored, so much to see, all the museums, the seine, the international atmosfear and the well dressed people. No baggy t-shirts and sneakers except on the tourists.

I still think it's overrated. I just don't think it lives up to the hype. But maybe I've been there so much that the shine has really worn away. The only place I really like in France in Mont-Saint-Michelle. I think that place is absolutely amazing, and one of the 7 medieval wonders of the world indefinitely. But the rest of France to me is just underwhelming. I remember as a kid, it became tradition that every time we drove into Paris the first person to see the Eiffel tower got $1. I got probably $10 by the end haha.

Granted, I haven't been to Paris in 5 years, so a lot might have changed. I don't deny that it is an amazing city, I just don't think it's as great as a lot of cities to the East. Also, to be fair I don't like Portugal or Spain either. I'm a sucker for Vienna, Prague, Copenhagen, Brussels, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Munich, and especially BUDAPEST!

I still think it's overrated. I just don't think it lives up to the hype. But maybe I've been there so much that the shine has really worn away. The only place I really like in France in Mont-Saint-Michelle. I think that place is absolutely amazing, and one of the 7 medieval wonders of the world indefinitely. But the rest of France to me is just underwhelming. I remember as a kid, it became tradition that every time we drove into Paris the first person to see the Eiffel tower got $1. I got probably $10 by the end haha.

Granted, I haven't been to Paris in 5 years, so a lot might have changed. I don't deny that it is an amazing city, I just don't think it's as great as a lot of cities to the East. Also, to be fair I don't like Portugal or Spain either. I'm a sucker for Vienna, Prague, Copenhagen, Brussels, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Munich, and especially BUDAPEST!

Interesting perspective. I think that Budapest and especially Prague are two of the most overrated cities in Europe. Although both are very beautiful, Budapest was probably the slowest of any city with a population of 1m+ that I have ever been to in Europe. And Prague looked like a city entirely dedicated to tourism and culturally still stuck in the 80s.

Interesting perspective. I think that Budapest and especially Prague are two of the most overrated cities in Europe. Although both are very beautiful, Budapest was probably the slowest of any city with a population of 1m+ that I have ever been to in Europe. And Prague looked like a city entirely dedicated to tourism and culturally still stuck in the 80s.

I don't think Budapest is overrated! Then again, my whole family on my mother's side is from 30 km north of Budapest, so I'm a bit biased. It's my second home practically. But I almost thought it was underrated, not many Americans know what it is, and most Europeans I talk to haven't ever been there. And I agree to some extent about Prague.

I think the reason I don't like Paris to a large extent, is that it feels like a city that is faking it's culture at this point for the sake of tourism. With all the immigrants from Africa and Southeast Asia, and even other parts of Europe, I don't feel Paris is truly "French" anymore, at least no more than NYC is truly "american." Only difference is NYC was never meant to be American, while Paris is supposed to be the headquarters of French culture, which I think it has lost. All of Paris almost feels like Little Italy to me, in that little italy used to be Italian immigrants, and has since been replaced with other immigrants and only the shell is still the same. Indeed, the landmarks of Paris are amazing, but the culture seems to lack in authenticity.

While cities like Budapest and Amsterdam have been able to retain their true cultures even with the huge tourism base.

Maybe I'm biased because of the 3 months I've spent in total in Paris, I only
Once stayed in a hotel for one night. Every other day I slept in the car in the ghetto of Paris. Even my hotel was in the ghetto! So I've pretty much seen all of Paris that I desire to see haha.


I suspect that there is still a lot for you to see and experience in Paris. Over the years (probably way before you were born?) I have gotten used to how things "run" over there, so perhaps my perspective would be different. 3 months is really not enough. I visit multiple times every year, and I always find something changing, something new. It is a popular myth: that Paris is unchanged/unchanging.


I just think France as a whole is pretty overrated, and I've taken French now in college and high school for 6 years! So it's a bold statement for me. I just think countries like Germany and Austria have much nicer cities with IMO better cultures. I don't think there are much better cities out there than dusseldorf and Vienna.

I like Vienna very much. The size is very manageable, the core is beautiful (it is, after all, an Imperial city),and the people are friendly. As in Paris, I have also accumulated a lot of Viennese friends over the years, and it is through them (as in Paris) that I get to experience the life of the city.

New York City
Paris
Rio de Janeiro
Alexandria
Jerusalem
Tokyo
Sydney

Tried to have one for each continent, but Antarctica doesn't have anything so there are two from Asia, one from the East and one in the Middle East.

Indeed, the landmarks of Paris are amazing, but the culture seems to lack in authenticity.


Perhaps it requires a sympathetic eye to see that authenticity that you search for. Paris is not just the physical city. It is a city of memory, and an evocation of some of the best things in European culture overall.

Même à Paris, dans un des quartiers les plus laids de la ville, je sais un fenêtre où on voit après un premier, un second et même un troisième plan fait des toits amoncelés de plusieurs rues, une cloche violette, parfois rougeâtre, parfois aussi, dans les plus nobles «épreuves» qu’en tire l’atmosphère, d’un noir décanté de cendres, laquelle n’est autre que le dôme Saint-Augustin et qui donne à cette vue de Paris le caractère de certaines vues de Rome par Piranesi...

I would say:

1. Jerusalem (Love it due to historical and religious past, a true and great city).

2. Mecca (The Centrum for Islam, also a historical and religious place with beauty).

3. Rome (Lovely historical place, with a lot of antic such as Colosseum, short said "Rome Empire"!).

4. Krakow (Former capital of Poland, a city with buildings that still excist since WW2, Schindler's Factory, Wawel, Old Town, the Jewish district etc. Historical city aswell).

5. Athens (Beauty city, with many lovely sights to see such as Acropolis and the "birth place" of sports or Olympic Game).

6. Budapest (Buda Castle, Parlament Building, Aquincum Museum and of course, Szechenyi bath, it is an amazing city).

7. Amsterdam (Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum and all the canal-streets that Amsterdam has is amazing and I find Amsterdam as Venice of the north, beautiful city that deserves to be mention).


These are my 7 wonders cities! :cheers:

Maybe I'm biased because of the 3 months I've spent in total in Paris, I only
Once stayed in a hotel for one night. Every other day I slept in the car in the ghetto of Paris. Even my hotel was in the ghetto! So I've pretty much seen all of Paris that I desire to see haha.

I just think France as a whole is pretty overrated, and I've taken French now in college and high school for 6 years! So it's a bold statement for me. I just think countries like Germany and Austria have much nicer cities with IMO better cultures. I don't think there are much better cities out there than dusseldorf and Vienna.
How old are you, 13?


I just think France as a whole is pretty overrated, and I've taken French now in college and high school for 6 years!
The only place I really like in France in Mont-Saint-Michelle.
Well you may have taken French in college and you may have studied it for years, but it seems like you need to focus more...

How old are you, 13? :)

Nope, I'm 20 years old and in college, but thanks for asking. If you were able to comprehend english, you'd see I said "I've taken French for 6 years in COLLEGE and high school" in the very post you responded to. Please think before you write.

How old are you, 13?



Well you may have taken French in college and you may have studied it for years, but it seems like you need to focus more...

I'm writing on American IPhone, it auto corrects what I write. Believe me, I know it's Michel. I don't care to take the time to correct two extra letters.

Nope, I'm 20 years old and in college, but thanks for asking. If you were able to comprehend english, you'd see I said "I've taken French for 6 years in COLLEGE and high school" in the very post you responded to. Please think before you write.
:lol:

Adieu

I would say:

1. Jerusalem (Love it due to historical and religious past, a true and great city).

2. Mecca (The Centrum for Islam, also a historical and religious place with beauty).

3. Rome (Lovely historical place, with a lot of antic such as Colosseum, short said "Rome Empire"!).

4. Krakow (Former capital of Poland, a city with buildings that still excist since WW2, Schindler's Factory, Wawel, Old Town, the Jewish district etc. Historical city aswell).

5. Athens (Beauty city, with many lovely sights to see such as Acropolis and the "birth place" of sports or Olympic Game).

6. Budapest (Buda Castle, Parlament Building, Aquincum Museum and of course, Szechenyi bath, it is an amazing city).

7. Amsterdam (Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum and all the canal-streets that Amsterdam has is amazing and I find Amsterdam as Venice of the north, beautiful city that deserves to be mention).


These are my 7 wonders cities! :cheers:

we think a lot alike, but I would have included Torun Poland as well. It's not well known, but tourists are starting to discover it as one of the most intact medieval cities in Europe complete with walls - it's also where Copernicus lived.

Granted, I haven't been to Paris in 5 years, so a lot might have changed. I don't deny that it is an amazing city, I just don't think it's as great as a lot of cities to the East. Also, to be fair I don't like Portugal or Spain either. I'm a sucker for Vienna, Prague, Copenhagen, Brussels, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Munich, and especially BUDAPEST!

Paris is huge and filled with history. I could spend a lifetime there exploring all the museums, just to see all the paintings in the Louvre takes about a month.

Also want to visit the church with the tomb of Napoleon.

One of your favourite cities is Copenhagen :) I've been there a zillion times since the 70's and thats really a city I'm fed up with, but for first time visitors it's probably a sensation.

Also Munich for me is nothing special, remember drinking beer with my parents at the Hofbräuhaus in 1986, that was fun though.

Paris is huge and filled with history. I could spend a lifetime there exploring all the museums, just to see all the paintings in the Louvre takes about a month.

Also want to visit the church with the tomb of Napoleon.

One of your favourite cities is Copenhagen :) I've been there a zillion times since the 70's and thats really a city I'm fed up with, but for first time visitors it's probably a sensation.

Also Munich for me is nothing special, remember drinking beer with my parents at the Hofbräuhaus in 1986, that was fun though.

I used to spend 14 hours in the louvre everytime I visited, and I probably visited 9 times. My dad would make us walk around and state at every pixies for at least 2 minutes haha. And I've been to the church where napoleon was buried 3 times! Magnificent tomb.

I'll say this, I spent the new years for the new millennium in 2000 on Paris, and it was amazing! Paris is beautiful, but i think it's hype is disproportionate to reality.

Paris is beautiful, but i think it's hype is disproportionate to reality.

What do you mean exactly by hype?

What do you mean exactly by hype?

I mean, people give it more credit than it deserves basically. I feel the same way about LA.

I mean, people give it more credit than it deserves basically. I feel the same way about LA.

And what is/are given more credit than it/they deserve? Can you give specific examples?

And what is/are given more credit than it/they deserve? Can you give specific examples?

I'm just saying to me the city doesn't deserve all that it gets in terms of people talking about it so much. Just as LA doesn't deserve it. I think there are tens of cities in the US with much more going for them than LA, and I think the same about Paris in terms of Europe.

I'm just saying to me the city doesn't deserve all that it gets in terms of people talking about it so much. Just as LA doesn't deserve it. I think there are tens of cities in the US with much more going for them than LA, and I think the same about Paris in terms of Europe.

To say that a city does not deserve its reputation is to say that it has fallen short od some expectations aroused. Whether a verdict is subjective or objective, it still is based upon disappointed expectations, and I am simply asking you to give us examples of the expectations that you had in the case of Paris.

Seeing your extremely young age, it is natural/expected that you lack the refinement and sophistication to appreciate what a city such as Paris has to offer.

Such is the nature of things. But it is a pity, nonetheless.

P.S. And I would not discount LA so easily, if I were you. Its allure is not for everyone (and I admit that a lot of it is not for me), but of a certain allure and urbanity is does have, and in abundance.

To say that a city does not deserve its reputation is to say that it has fallen short od some expectations aroused. Whether a verdict is subjective or objective, it still is based upon disappointed expectations, and I am simply asking you to give us examples of the expectations that you had in the case of Paris.

Seeing your extremely young age, it is natural/expected that you lack the refinement and sophistication to appreciate what a city such as Paris has to offer.

Such is the nature of things. But it is a pity, nonetheless.
Dear tpe,

it all started because I wrote a list of 7 European cities stressing that IMHO classical beauty can only be found in Europe.
Now you may agree or disagree, but it is a personal opinion and as such it should be taken.
However, the guy you just replied to started to run Paris down with no argument.
To be honest I think that's it.

Dear tpe,

it all started because I wrote a list of 7 European cities stressing that IMHO classical beauty can only be found in Europe.
Now you may agree or disagree, but it is a personal opinion and as such it should be taken.
However, the guy you just replied to started to run Paris down with no argument.
To be honest I think that's it.

Well then. Perhaps I shouldn't pursue the subject.

And as to classical beauty, I know what you mean. For me, US cities have a different kind of beauty. In a way, I do like dipping my feet in both worlds.

we think a lot alike, but I would have included Torun Poland as well. It's not well known, but tourists are starting to discover it as one of the most intact medieval cities in Europe complete with walls - it's also where Copernicus lived.

Well then, I have to put another wonder city --> Torun, as you describe it, it sounds lovely. :cheers:

Dear tpe,

it all started because I wrote a list of 7 European cities stressing that IMHO classical beauty can only be found in Europe.
Now you may agree or disagree, but it is a personal opinion and as such it should be taken.
However, the guy you just replied to started to run Paris down with no argument.
To be honest I think that's it.

To every person I talk to in person, I say the same things about Paris. I just don't think it's that great of a city, and you just happen to live in one of my least favorite cities. I think London is overrated as well, if that eases your troubles at all.

I agree with Royal Rose. Paris is nice, but I wasn't left wanting more, and it didn't really live up to my expectations (which weren't that high to begin with). London, New York, it was love at first sight and remains that way to this day. That said, Paris is still a beautiful city, just not the kind of beautiful I like.

list of the PHILIPPINES’ NOMINATED CITIES in the worldwide search for the NEW 7 WONDERS: CITIES!


Baguio (Philippines)
Bacolod City (Philippines)
Cebu City (Philippines)
DAVAO CITY (Philippines)
General Santos (Philippines)
Iloilo City (Philippines)
Legazpi City (Philippines)
Marikina City (Philippines)
Manila (Philippines)
Makati City (Philippines)
Parañaque City (Philippines)
Puerto Princesa (PH)
Quezon City (Philippines)
Tagaytay City (Philippines)
Taguig City (Philippines)
Vigan (Philippines)
Zamboanga City (Philippines)

http://www.new7wonders.com/form/nominate/en

^^ As much as I love our country, I don't think any of our cities are deserving at all. But since this is a voting system, I won't be surprised if we place one

This thread is about new wonders.

And this thread is about cities

So there is nothing saying that beauty should be the criterion.

Here's my list of the "New 7 Wonders Cities"; recent urban wonders:

1. Guangzhou - Shenzhen: The world's most populous urban area ('city') and the 21st Century's fastest growing major city

2. Tokyo: The only dense mass of humanity of this enormous magnitude that has survived so many natural calamities and still remains among the world's most prosperous cities and the world's second-most-populous.

3. New York City: The world's first mega-city (over 10 million population), this is arguably the world's greatest (architectural magnitude and diversity of urban trends) and most sprawling urban area in the world.

4. Sao Paulo: Its extended urban area, containing the world's second-largest (after Guangzhou - Shenzhen) collection of high-rises, is one of the world's biggest and most-populous mega-urban wonders.

5. Delhi: The planet's oldest continuously inhabited national capital city (since the second millenium BC) and one of the world's most-populous urban areas today.

6. Jakarta: The world's third-most-populous urban area, with the planet's second-highest urban population growth in the past decade.

7. Shanghai: The home of the world's biggest skyscraper boom, in terms of building magnitude and futuristic architecture.

I agree with Royal Rose. Paris is nice, but I wasn't left wanting more, and it didn't really live up to my expectations (which weren't that high to begin with). London, New York, it was love at first sight and remains that way to this day. That said, Paris is still a beautiful city, just not the kind of beautiful I like.

Thank you! Exactly how I feel. I used to think New York City was overrated too! I remember the first 5 times I went there, it didn't really do much for me. Then my mother moved there, and I got to know the city, now I think it's underrated, there's truly so much to see there. When you live in NYC it's like nothing else exists, because NYC is truly it's own world.

Beijing is my choice!

Beijing has 6 world heritages by UNESCO, which city has more???????
The great wall of China
The forbidden city
Archaeological site of Zhoukoudian
Beijing Heaven temple
Beijing Summer palace
Ming &Qing Dynasty Tombs of Beijing

Besides, Beijing has a lot of modern wonders too
The bird nest, CCTV tower, the Grand national theatre etc.

6. Jakarta: The world's third-most-populous urban area, with the planet's second-highest urban population growth in the past decade.



I'm surprised that you put Jakarta on the list, since Jakarta's infrastructure is still far behind.

Rome
Venice
Paris
New York
Instanbul
Hong Kong
London

^^ As much as I love our country, I don't think any of our cities are deserving at all. But since this is a voting system, I won't be surprised if we place one

Ummmmm... New York City not one of the cities on this list? I'm sorry, but if there was a list of one wonder of the world city it would be NYC. NYC is in an area on its own, to say NYC is undeserving of 1 of 7 of the Wonders of the world is heinous.

Ummmmm... New York City not one of the cities on this list? I'm sorry, but if there was a list of one wonder of the world city it would be NYC. NYC is in an area on its own, to say NYC is undeserving of 1 of 7 of the Wonders of the world is heinous.

No, I was talking about the poster who listed cities of the Philippines. I'm not American but a Filipino currently living in the US, my second home :) Just to clear the misunderstanding

Very difficult...the only 2 cities i am sure i would put in that list would be Istanbul and San Fran.

Then perhaps Vienna, Captwon and a lot of other ones i don't even know ;-)

my 7 :D

1/ Roma - wonder city of eternity
2/ Paris - wonder city of the XIX Century
3/ New York - wonder city of XX Century
4/ Istanbul - mostly because of it's golden age under the name Constantinople
5/ Prague - Wonder city of medieval age.
6/ Venice - wonder city of flooding and what ever like it.
7/ Dubai - wonder city of the XXI Century

note: I feel so bad when most Asian cities just destroy the old and replace them with new stuffs. If they kept the old stuffs intact I would have picked the old Beijing, Wuhan and Kyoto instead

No, I was talking about the poster who listed cities of the Philippines. I'm not American but a Filipino currently living in the US, my second home :) Just to clear the misunderstanding

OHHHHH! Ok, understand now, I was appalled to hear the NYC didn't deserve a billing haha. Ok, sorry for the misunderstanding!

note: I feel so bad when most Asian cities just destroy the old and replace them with new stuffs. If they kept the old stuffs intact I would have picked the old Beijing, Wuhan and Kyoto instead

Kyoto still a has a lot of the old "stuff", even though much more was destroyed or burned down in the past thousand years. But what is left from earlier periods is beautiful -- in spite of the tourists. Any civilized person who has some appreciation for Japanese arts and letters cannot help but be moved. It's like Cavafy's mythical Alexandria, or Proust's Paris. Just mentioning the names of places and peoples long gone and/or altered would be enough to fill you with wonder.

Kyoto has over 3000 temples for Chrissakes, you couldn't visit them all in a lifetime

list of the PHILIPPINES’ NOMINATED CITIES in the worldwide search for the NEW 7 WONDERS: CITIES!


Baguio (Philippines)
Bacolod City (Philippines)
Cebu City (Philippines)
DAVAO CITY (Philippines)
General Santos (Philippines)
Iloilo City (Philippines)
Legazpi City (Philippines)
Marikina City (Philippines)
Manila (Philippines)
Makati City (Philippines)
Parañaque City (Philippines)
Puerto Princesa (PH)
Quezon City (Philippines)
Tagaytay City (Philippines)
Taguig City (Philippines)
Vigan (Philippines)
Zamboanga City (Philippines)

http://www.new7wonders.com/form/nominate/en

Makati, Marikina, Parañaque, Quezon City and Taguig should be questioned since these cities are under Manila and Manila itself represents these cities.

This is also the same for Kowloon since it is part of HK's SAR.

The fact Beverly Hills, Brooklyn, Long Beach or Shibuya were not listed individually?

I'm surprised that you put Jakarta on the list, since Jakarta's infrastructure is still far behind.

Same here.

Originally Posted by atmada
I'm surprised that you put Jakarta on the list, since Jakarta's infrastructure is still far behind.

Same here.

:) In all fairness, the reason Jakarta is put as a recent urban wonder is because its urban area (Jabodetabek) has witnessed the the planet's second-highest urban population growth in the past 10 years- about 10 million people in 10 years... around a million people each year! It's also the world's third-most-populous urban area today.
That's an urban wonder!

And regarding Jakarta's infrastructure; it has South-East Asia's most extensive road network and most extensive public transit network.
It's compared to Los Angeles in this regard, especially in South-East Asia.
Let's take a peek:

http://www.indonesiaphotography.com/picture/640p/09_Jakarta/090113.jpg


http://www.indonesiaphotography.com/picture/640p/77_Land_Transport/770511.jpg


http://www.indonesiaphotography.com/picture/640p/09_Jakarta/09M0137.jpg

Trans-Jakarta: One of the world's most extensive BRT systems with exclusive lanes

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/57/TransJakarta_Bundaran_HI_1.jpg

Jabodetabek arguably has South-East Asia's largest rail-based (KRL) commuter network.

The following thread links to the incredible number of urban projects presently under construction in Jabodetabek urban area:-

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1167025

:) In all fairness, the reason Jakarta is put as a recent urban wonder is because its urban area (Jabodetabek) has witnessed the the planet's second-highest urban population growth in the past 10 years- about 10 million people in 10 years... around a million people each year! It's also the world's third-most-populous urban area today.
That's an urban wonder!

And regarding Jakarta's infrastructure; it has South-East Asia's most extensive road network and most extensive public transit network.
It's compared to Los Angeles in this regard, especially in South-East Asia.
Let's take a peek:


We all have our own choices. One thing I noticed is that, your choices are based on urban area / population. Ironically, you excluded Manila which is one of the largest and densest cities in the world and is still rapidly growing.

But population growth is not an important factor for nomination but also the city's position in a global scale.

This includes, economy, culture, politics, trade, etc. We cannot doubt that Jakarta is one of the major economic centres of South East Asia and is also the political and to some extent, cultural hub of Indonesia.

On the other hand, Shenzhen's urban growth and development is also LARGE. You can compare the city as it is today to how it was back in the 20th century.

But Shenzhen's global position is not as high unlike it's neighbour south of the border.

We all have our own choices. One thing I noticed is that, your choices are based on urban area / population. Ironically, you excluded Manila which is one of the largest and densest cities in the world and is still rapidly growing.

But population growth is not an important factor for nomination but also the city's position in a global scale.

This includes, economy, culture, politics, trade, etc. We cannot doubt that Jakarta is one of the major economic centres of South East Asia and is also the political and to some extent, cultural hub of Indonesia.

On the other hand, Shenzhen's urban growth and development is also LARGE. You can compare the city as it is today to how it was back in the 20th century.

But Shenzhen's global position is not as high unlike it's neighbour south of the border.

I would place Manila's metropolitan area as the 8th recent urban wonder.Hong Kong was a "recent urban wonder / phenomenon" in the second half of the 20th Century.The Guangzhou - Shenzhen urban area is the 21st Century's "recent urban wonder / phenomenon".However, you're correct; each person has his own perspective of what a recent urban wonder denotes.

I would place Manila's metropolitan area as the 8th recent urban wonder.Hong Kong was a "recent urban wonder / phenomenon" in the second half of the 20th Century.The Guangzhou - Shenzhen urban area is the 21st Century's "recent urban wonder / phenomenon".However, you're correct; each person has his own perspective of what a recent urban wonder denotes.

It is why I don't really dig this New 7 Wonders since people nominate and most of them nominate for nationalistic purposes if if the place or city they nominate does not deserve a spot compared to other cities that deserve it.

1 NY
2 Paris
3 Istambul
4 Dubai
5 Rio
6 Brasília (I never seen someplace like)
7 London

¿Brasilia? ¿The city that looks like a place leaved by UFOs? :crazy:

:hilarious


Brasilia looks like very UFO!

¿Brasilia? ¿The city that looks like a place leaved by UFOs? :crazy:
You are so right, Brasilia looks like some martian was the architect of the whole city, it just looks too cold and uninviting to actually feel like a functioning city. Maybe interesting for some photoshoot but definitely not to live in. :crazy:

Caracas it's number one!
http://edant.clarin.com/suplementos/cultura/2006/10/21/thumb/2.jpg
:troll: xD

Caracas , beautiful :crazy:

Does Brasilia has favelas as Caracas?

Caracas would be a very interesting city if they painted all the slum housing white to make the city look like a winter wonderland in the brutal tropics of Latin America.

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:


So the weather influences the IDH standar?

Don't know... But Brasilia looks like Mars, just look at that extraterrestrial structures :crazy:

Don't know... But Brasilia looks like Mars, just look at that extraterrestrial structures :crazy:

http://factor302-4.com.ar/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/farrakhanufo.jpg

Don't know... But Brasilia looks like Mars, just look at that extraterrestrial structures :crazy:


Now I know where Katy Perry drew her inspiration from in the making of her worldwide hit music video ''Extraterrestrial''

http://unusual-architecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/cathedral-of-brasilia-brasil-main2.jpg


http://www4.pictures.stylebistro.com/mp/Pt5Y87AvfDrl.jpg

http://www.aboutbrasilia.com/images/brasilia-15000ft-high.jpg

USA in Mars? MOTHER OF GOD!!!! :O or URSS abortion?

I told you, ALIEN societies! :crazy:

I don't like me brasilia :(

http://www.aboutbrasilia.com/images/brasilia-15000ft-high.jpg

USA in Mars? MOTHER OF GOD!!!! :O or URSS abortion?

NASA engineers were sent to the Brazilian savannah to evaluate a site that would resemble a future colonization of Mars. Its an open secret that the city itself is a living experiment of a new space age architecture that is in line with minimalistic aesthetics, something parallel to some fantasy from the Jetsons. I think its groovy.

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: ROFLMAOOOO!!!



Caracas would be a very interesting city if they painted all the slum housing white to make the city look like a winter wonderland in the brutal tropics of Latin America.

For example....

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3299/3418280484_e8375aef8b_z.jpg
The third world sauce :ohno:
It's too much :ohno:

:ohno:

Latin America. :ohno:

Of Course The future london post 20.000 nuclear rockets

Latin America. :ohno:

A beautiful microcosm like none other in the planet. Massive tract housing, soviet style social blocks, leafy high end neighbourhoods and destitute squatter settlements converge to make cities the huge mix of social disparities that they are known for. Sure, we have disgusting and putrid rivers rendered lifeless because of unsupervised contamination but it is the very nature of this dirtiness we live in that makes us a determined people to overcome these setbacks to make our people believe in a fighting chance that their children will have a cleaner and more prosperous future than they did. I am convinced that tourists and visitors from the developed nations find our poverty to be alarming and unacceptable but it is the spirit of our people that they simply cannot forget that always brings them coming back. It is not something to be proud of our social tensions and horrid urban planning but it sure is something to remember and fight for.

América rules! Except Venezuela and Cuba D: light and fake socialism stink


Sorry but is true. :S

Forget New York & Paris !

These are the trendiest and most vibrant, livable cities in the world

Culture, History, Entertainment, Finance & Nightlife

1. Helsinki
2. Oslo
3. Reykjavik
4. Tallinn
5. Riga
6. Mannheim
7. Petrozawodsk



I have experienced London and I think it's pleasant, but a bit dull. Of course the Big Ben is astonishing but elsewhere ? Bricks...bricks and bricks. Paris is more stately and elegant !

lmao, you are a joker

1.Paris
2.Venice
3.Florence
4.Kyoto
5.Chicago
6.cape town
7.NYC

Tokyo
London
Paris
New York
Buenos Aires
Toronto
Shanghai

Should include Singapore, modern country city!!!

^^ :crazy:

new york is number 1!!!

It is why I don't really dig this New 7 Wonders since people nominate and most of them nominate for nationalistic purposes if if the place or city they nominate does not deserve a spot compared to other cities that deserve it.

:yes:
Yes, I see that as being prevalent in many threads of this sub-forum.
Members nominate according to their national identity; nominations for 'most beautiful cities', 'most livable cities' etc.

European members nominate European cities, South American members nominate South American cities, North American members nominate North American cities, and so on.

I see a remarkable lack of objectivity and internationalism in so many of the posts; could it then be just national identity or something larger, such as media-created prejudice towards other parts of the world?

Should include Singapore, modern country city!!!

you mean city-state

:yes:
Yes, I see that as being prevalent in many threads of this sub-forum.
Members nominate according to their national identity; nominations for 'most beautiful cities', 'most livable cities' etc.

European members nominate European cities, South American members nominate South American cities, North American members nominate North American cities, and so on.

I see a remarkable lack of objectivity and internationalism in so many of the posts; could it then be just national identity or something larger, such as media-created prejudice towards other parts of the world?

It would be the same with the people who nominated / voted for the new 7 wonders.

I'm still looking forward to the finalist. Though I nominated Manila as part of my 7 since it is my hometown and it is a vibrant city.

Anyway, if there is one city that deserves to be nominated would be New York City. No reason needed on why.

Should include Singapore, modern country city!!!

Could possibly include Singapore for sterility. Would have to battle it out with Dubai for that title, though.

It would be the same with the people who nominated / voted for the new 7 wonders.

I'm still looking forward to the finalist. Though I nominated Manila as part of my 7 since it is my hometown and it is a vibrant city.

Anyway, if there is one city that deserves to be nominated would be New York City. No reason needed on why.

I'm not sure there's even going to be a finalist.

As per this thread's creator, Phamhuonghoi's initial post, the deadline for nominations was December 31, 2011! I wonder whether Phamhuonghoi can tell us where he'd like to see this thread going.

New7Wonders Cities is the third campaign organized by New7Wonders, following the man-made New 7 Wonders of the World and the New7Wonders of Nature.

Nominations can be submitted until December 31, 2011. Use the form below to suggest the city that should be one of the New7Wonders Cities.

http://cities.new7wonders.com/nomination/en

MY personal top 7 :

New York
Paris
Rome
Tokyo
Rio do Janeiro
Hong Kong
Dubai

1) Paris, France
2) Rome, Italy
3) Anchorage, USA
4) Vienna, Austria
5) San Francisco, USA
6) Budapest, Hungary
7) Brussels, Belgium

It's annoying that some people put those Insignificant Small European Cities within the list...Remember we are now living in the 21th Century not 19th Century!!!!!!


My list :nuts::

1. New York City (World's Only Superpower's No.1 City and No.1 City in the West)

2. London (Europe's No.1 City)

3. Beijing (World's Second Largest Economy's Capital City, the Emerging Superpower's Capital City, and Asia's Reviving Cultural and Political Centre. The City was Asia's Cultural and Political Centre since served as the Great Capital of the Mighty Mongol Empire and the following Two Empires (Ming & Qing) up till the First Opium War in the middle 19th Century)

4. Tokyo (Wolrd's Third Largest Economy's Capital City, Asia's Traditional Cultural and Economical Centre, by "traditional" means from late 19th Century till late 20th Century)

5. Shanghai (Will be the Most Important Financial and Economical Centre in the East)

6. Moscow (World's another Great Power's Capital City)

7. Sydney (The most Significant City in Southern Hemisphere)

Found an interesting article titled How the rise of the megacity is changing the way we live (http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/jan/21/rise-megacity-live) from the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/)...It sets Chinese City Chengdu as the main study case. :)

Attached with the diagram showing Chengdu's Tianfu Square Cityscape as its background image. According to the source it gives, China's urban population will reach 1 billion by 2030 well above India's 590 million.

It predictes that World's Top 5 Cities by GDP in 2025 would be:

1. New York

2. Tokyo

3. Shanghai

4. London

5. Beijing


It also predictes that World's Top 5 Cities by Population in 2025 would be:

1. Tokyo

2. Mumbai

3. Shanghai

4. Beijing

5. Delhi


>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> SCROLL >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-images/Observer/Pix/pictures/2012/01/21/urban2.jpg

http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-images/Observer/Pix/pictures/2012/01/21/urban2.jpg

Im no Brazilian.. And I think Rio de Janeiro should be on top 5, if not no.1...
The setting is just stunning!

For my N7W cities (in no particular order)

Paris
Vatican/Rome
New York
Tokyo

... oh my it's pretty hard to make a list of 7! LOL

Beijing or Shanghai
Rio de Janeiro
London
_______
why not make it N10W? :D

http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-images/Observer/Pix/pictures/2012/01/21/urban2.jpg#19: Rhein-Ruhr is not a megacity. It is a collection of different cities.

It's shocking that someone can actually put Indian and Chinese cities on the nomination list. I'm pasting my list again. These cities are most deserving of the recognition as being "wonder cities", All of them share the commonality of having world class architecture, rich histories, comfortable climates, and distinctive geographic locations. The 7 wonder cities don't have to be centers for banking and finance or anything of business nature. Most importantly, large cities with crowded populations and large income gaps in the population absolutely do not belong in the nomination list.

1) Paris, France (oceanic climate)
2) Rome, Italy (hot summer Mediterranean)
3) Anchorage, USA (subarctic)
4) Vienna, Austria (oceanic)
5) San Francisco, USA (oceanic)
6) Budapest, Hungary (continental)
7) Munich, Germany or Brussels, Belgium (oceanic)

These cities are most deserving of the recognition as being "wonder cities", All of them share the commonality of ***, ***, comfortable climates, and ***.

1) Paris, France (oceanic climate)
2) Rome, Italy (hot summer Mediterranean)
3) Anchorage, USA (subarctic)
4) Vienna, Austria (oceanic)
5) San Francisco, USA (oceanic)
6) Budapest, Hungary (continental)
7) Munich, Germany or Brussels, Belgium (oceanic)

^^
:ohno: :ohno: :ohno:

It would definitely be a Great Wonder if we human beings can build a City in Antarctica. Don't you guys agree? :rofl:

It's shocking that someone can actually put Indian and Chinese cities on the nomination list. I'm pasting my list again. These cities are most deserving of the recognition as being "wonder cities", All of them share the commonality of having world class architecture, rich histories, comfortable climates, and distinctive geographic locations. The 7 wonder cities don't have to be centers for banking and finance or anything of business nature. Most importantly, large cities with crowded populations and large income gaps in the population absolutely do not belong in the nomination list.

1) Paris, France (oceanic climate)
2) Rome, Italy (hot summer Mediterranean)
3) Anchorage, USA (subarctic)
4) Vienna, Austria (oceanic)
5) San Francisco, USA (oceanic)
6) Budapest, Hungary (continental)
7) Munich, Germany or Brussels, Belgium (oceanic)

San Francisco actually has a cool summer Mediterranean climate, not Oceanic.

Found an interesting article titled How the rise of the megacity is changing the way we live (http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/jan/21/rise-megacity-live) from the Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/)...It sets Chinese City Chengdu as the main study case. :)

Attached with the diagram showing Chengdu's Tianfu Square Cityscape as its background image. According to the source it gives, China's urban population will reach 1 billion by 2030 well above India's 590 million.

It predictes that World's Top 5 Cities by GDP in 2025 would be:

1. New York

2. Tokyo

3. Shanghai

4. London

5. Beijing


It also predictes that World's Top 5 Cities by Population in 2025 would be:

1. Tokyo

2. Mumbai

3. Shanghai

4. Beijing

5. Delhi

http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-images/Observer/Pix/pictures/2012/01/21/urban2.jpg



little universe, I'd like to point out some major errors in this article:-

(1) Chengdu's metropolitan area contains 7,123,697 people in 2129 sq km.
The remaining 6,923,928 people in 10,003 sq km that live in Chengdu 'city' are actually rural residents. The 'city' administrative limit is akin to 'state' in the USA and is not equivalent to a city as we know it. That does not qualify Chengdu as a mega-city yet; however, Chengdu will quite likely become a mega-city in 20 years.

reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chengdu

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chengdu...tive_Divisions (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chengdu#Administrative_Divisions)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of..._by_population (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_in_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China_by_population)


(2) Based on this common misunderstanding about what a 'city' means in China, the concept of "221 cities containing over a million people and 23 cities containing over 5 million" is a huge exaggeration, even for me, where I am sometimes jocularly accused of being too liberal with metropolitan areas! :)
There are 95 urban areas today (references above) that contain over a million people in China. 140 million-plus urban areas seems more realistic by 2031.

(3) In India, as per the 2011 Census, the number of urban areas containing over a million people increased from 35 (in the year 2001) to 53 (in the year 2011); an increase of over 51% in just 10 years! Even by conservative estimates, assuming growth slows down by over 25%, there will be at least 68 urban areas (or more likely, more) containing over a million people by 2021. By 2031, we could be looking at close to 90 (or more) million-plus urban areas. Let's remember the population growth of all major Indian cities' cores is either declining or showing minimal increase, while their metropolitan areas are still burgeoning.
In addition, as per the 2011 Census, 2774 brand-new towns were created in India in the past 10 years!! These towns have formed either as erstwhile villages that merged into urban centers or as newly created centres of industry, education, services etc.
The past decade witnessed de-centralized urban growth in India on epic proportions.

reference: http://makanaka.wordpress.com/2011/0...turning-point/ (http://makanaka.wordpress.com/2011/04/01/indias-2011-census-a-population-turning-point/)

The gap or difference between the urbanization in China and India is not as large as many people believe. China's authoritarian Government has enforced urban policy as well restricted flow of their citizens via Hukou, and have, as a result, created world-class urban areas.
China's GDP (PPP) per capita is over twice that of India's.
However, poverty exists on a massive scale in rural China and the non-registered urban residents.
India, being a huge and diverse democracy, faces continuous hurdles in its urban policy implementation from private residents, non-governmental groups, religious groups, environmentalists etc.

(4) "The World's Top 5 cities by population" list provided is not to be taken seriously; Delhi's urban area (21.7 million) is already more populous than Mumbai's (20.7 million) as per the 2011 Census. Also, the urban areas of Jakarta and Manila will continue to be larger than Shanghai and Beijing, even in the next 20 years, unless Hukou is abolished, and we start looking at them as Yangtze River Delta and Bohai Economic Rim respectively.

Again, Chongqing urban area contains 5.4 million people; it is not currently a mega-city.

(5) Many 10 million-plus urban areas are missing in the 'current mega-cities' list, such as:-
Guangzhou, Jakarta, Seoul, Shenzhen, Tehran, Bangkok etc.

By 2025, the number of 10-million-plus urban areas will probably be 65 and not 36 as mentioned in the article. We already have 38 as you can see in this thread's first post.


Both Mumbai's GDP prediction and Kinshasa's projected population seem credible. :cheers:

1) Shanghai
2) San Fransisco
3) Miami
4) Chongqing
5) Busan
6) Berlin
7) Moscow

Odd choices, you say? :P

There are just too many cities to choose from. But this time I'm going to re-nominate my cities and with proper thinking.

Here are my nominations and my reason what makes these cities, a wonder.

1) New York City

The Big Apple, centre of culture, commerce, trade and entertainment in The United States and perhaps, the world. America is a nation of immigrants and most of them entered through New York especially those coming from Europe. To these immigrants, NY symbolized the American Dream and a city of great opportunities. It is a city that went through success and hardships but manage to pull through and become as powerful and as well known as it is today.

2) Mecca

Known as the holiest city of Islam and birthplace to The Prophet Muhammed. Given the chance, Muslims from around the world will make a pilgrimage to the city and perform their duties on their faith. This is better known as The Hajj and The Umrah. What makes this place a wonder is that only Muslims are allowed to enter Mecca which makes its mysterious to people around the world especially Non-Muslims. There are even Non-Muslims that will pretend to be one just to enter the city and witness the Hajj itself.

3) Tokyo

If there is one city that deserves to be called "Asia's World City, that would be Tokyo. Originally a seaside trading town, it became the capital of Japan back in 1968. The city suffered during The Great Kanto Earthquake and heavy bombings during WW-II. But with Japanese discipline and customs, the city was rebuilt and is now the largest metropolitan area in the world and a centre of commerce, politics, culture, trade and entertainment in both Japan and Asia.

4) Curitiba

It was once the capital of Brazil and one of the best planned cities. It has became a model to the world when it comes to transport, infrastructure and environmental planning.

5) Singapore

Once a haven for pirates and smugglers, Singapore reorganized itself through the leadership of Lee Kwan Yew and with proper governance, laws, urban planning and infrastructure, has created stability, utopia and an economic power in South East Asia especially among it's citizens.

6) Havana

Despite strong communist rule, it's residents preserved the city's vibrancy and culture even if the scene was less compared to the pre-Castro years.

7) Hong Kong

Being a former British colony and the influx of immigrants from Shanghai after WW-II made HK to the position as it is today, a centre of commerce, trade, culture and entertainment in The Far East. It is a city where natural settings and urbanity in such limited land, yet provide its residents every aspect in life from work, to entertainment, etc.

1)Europe - Paris: It is the epitome of the architectural grandiose, the city of lights takes the cake when it comes to historical man-made beauty.

2)N.America - New York City: The place is a high-rise marvel that has been evolving since "going up" began. Perhaps the most iconic of the global mega cities (Tokyo/London/NYC) with a lot of history (relative to North America).

3)Asia - Dubai: It is the epitome of modern experimentalism and tall-gone-mad. It may not have tremendous history, but it's a modern, mega-project petri dish.

4)S.America - Rio de Janeiro: Most beautiful and scenic city in S.America with one hell of an urban geography/topography. One may also argue for Buenos Aires for architectural value??

5)Europe - Rome:It is the eternal city, truly awe-inspiring... the capital of the largest ancient empire, need I say more.

6)Africa - Cape Town: Table Mountain is already a new natural wonder of the world. The city is unparalleled on the continent for scenic location, rich cultural diversity, sophistication and modernity.

7)Australia - Sydney:Probably Oceania's most beautiful city and probably of the prettiest ports in the world. One could perhaps argue for Vancouver/San Francisco/Hong Kong, but for continental diversity and habour glory, decided the most fair choice was the city of the opera house and harbour bridge.

Tried to compile a list that reflects continental diversity, as well as history versus modernity and scenery versus the man-made.

There are just too many cities to choose from. But this time I'm going to re-nominate my cities and with proper thinking.

Here are my nominations and my reason what makes these cities, a wonder.

1) New York City

The Big Apple, centre of culture, commerce, trade and entertainment in The United States and perhaps, the world. America is a nation of immigrants and most of them entered through New York especially those coming from Europe. To these immigrants, NY symbolized the American Dream and a city of great opportunities. It is a city that went through success and hardships but manage to pull through and become as powerful and as well known as it is today.

2) Mecca


Known as the holiest city of Islam and birthplace to The Prophet Muhammed. Given the chance, Muslims from around the world will make a pilgrimage to the city and perform their duties on their faith. This is better known as The Hajj and The Umrah. What makes this place a wonder is that only Muslims are allowed to enter Mecca which makes its mysterious to people around the world especially Non-Muslims. There are even Non-Muslims that will pretend to be one just to enter the city and witness the Hajj itself.

3) Tokyo

If there is one city that deserves to be called "Asia's World City, that would be Tokyo. Originally a seaside trading town, it became the capital of Japan back in 1968. The city suffered during The Great Kanto Earthquake and heavy bombings during WW-II. But with Japanese discipline and customs, the city was rebuilt and is now the largest metropolitan area in the world and a centre of commerce, politics, culture, trade and entertainment in both Japan and Asia.

4) Curitiba

It was once the capital of Brazil and one of the best planned cities. It has became a model to the world when it comes to transport, infrastructure and environmental planning.

5) Singapore

Once a haven for pirates and smugglers, Singapore reorganized itself through the leadership of Lee Kwan Yew and with proper governance, laws, urban planning and infrastructure, has created stability, utopia and an economic power in South East Asia especially among it's citizens.

6) Havana

Despite strong communist rule, it's residents preserved the city's vibrancy and culture even if the scene was less compared to the pre-Castro years.

7) Hong Kong

Being a former British colony and the influx of immigrants from Shanghai after WW-II made HK to the position as it is today, a centre of commerce, trade, culture and entertainment in The Far East. It is a city where natural settings and urbanity in such limited land, yet provide its residents every aspect in life from work, to entertainment, etc.
Curitiba has never been the capital of brazil. The first capital was Salvador, then Rio and in 1960 it moved to Brasilia.

Curitiba has never been the capital of brazil. The first capital was Salvador, then Rio and in 1960 it moved to Brasilia.

I read in Wikipedia that was the capital of Brazil for a very short period. From March 24 up to the 27th.

^^ True!! For a very, very short time but the city was the capital of Brazil...

^^ True!! For a very, very short time but the city was the capital of Brazil...

It must have been the shortest capital. But nevertheless, Curitiba is the best planned Brazilian city ever that it became a role model for other cities worldwide.

kinda of stupid question.. but what are the old 7 wonder cities??

Good God!!

Who in their right mind would ever think of excluding London from such a list??

Wouldn't like to live your world if you have.

How boring would they be.

More stuff goes off in London than anywhere else. Those who call it ugly clearly have never been. Also they may forget the Blitz. The city is the perfect tonic of architecture. If you are ever lucky enough to visit you would know this.

I remember once I walked around for a whole day in 30c heat, entered not one single building except a pub where I had the most gorgeous burger and pint ever. Sat outside with a smoke and watched the people of the most vibrant and creative city do their normal things.

The reason I had no need to enter one single building bar a pub for some food was because every corner you turn there is a picture opportunity. A famous place. A famous icon you have seen on tv or in a movie or read in a book.

No place on this earth compares to London.

London is the Las Vegas of major cities - Vegas try's to fit every major cities architetural gems into it's desert.

London has every type of architecture imaginable and it works frigging stupendously.

From the buskers, to the newspapers, magazine gossip, the humour, the red buses, the taxi's, the landmarks, everything.

It is so hard to express in words just how unrivalled it is in the world.

It's importance is without question.

New York may look bigger with it's skyline but the real gritty stuff.

Na huh.

London is the soul of this earth. London is the earth's Son. London was made to rule, and rule it has.

Sport, Media, Entertainment, Fashion, Movies, Music, News - London rules the roost.

That's why it is still the hub of the world and the favoured destination for the rich and famous.

1. NYC Capital of the world in all occasions
2. Paris Urban masterpiece
3. Prague
4. San Francisco Cherry of California
5. Hong Kong Human anthill
6. Lisbon


... sorry no place for London ...

:lol:

Jealousy still wreaks.

Lisbon?

1. London
2. New York
3. Paris
4. Tokyo
5. Shangahi
6. Sydney
7. Toronto

nice...this is my list

1. Rome
2. Paris
3. London
4. Madrid
5. St. Petersburg
6. New York City
7. Quebec City

London
Paris
New York
Tokyo
Rome
Shanghai
Rio

Paris
Sao Paulo
New York
Rome
Rio
London
Curitiba

:lol:

Jealousy still wreaks.

Lisbon?

1. London
2. New York
3. Paris
4. Tokyo
5. Shangahi
6. Sydney
7. Toronto

As much as I respect and even love London, it is not part of my nominees, there are just too many great cities to nominate and London is one of them. But I gave out my reasons on why I nominated these cities.

Those who call it ugly clearly have never been.

London has many things that most other cities lack. However it does not have beauty, apart from a tiny place in the West, it is an ugly city.

Good God!!

Who in their right mind would ever think of excluding London from such a list??

Wouldn't like to live your world if you have.

How boring would they be.

More stuff goes off in London than anywhere else. Those who call it ugly clearly have never been. Also they may forget the Blitz. The city is the perfect tonic of architecture. If you are ever lucky enough to visit you would know this.

I remember once I walked around for a whole day in 30c heat, entered not one single building except a pub where I had the most gorgeous burger and pint ever. Sat outside with a smoke and watched the people of the most vibrant and creative city do their normal things.

The reason I had no need to enter one single building bar a pub for some food was because every corner you turn there is a picture opportunity. A famous place. A famous icon you have seen on tv or in a movie or read in a book.

No place on this earth compares to London.

London is the Las Vegas of major cities - Vegas try's to fit every major cities architetural gems into it's desert.

London has every type of architecture imaginable and it works frigging stupendously.

From the buskers, to the newspapers, magazine gossip, the humour, the red buses, the taxi's, the landmarks, everything.

It is so hard to express in words just how unrivalled it is in the world.

It's importance is without question.

New York may look bigger with it's skyline but the real gritty stuff.

Na huh.

London is the soul of this earth. London is the earth's Son. London was made to rule, and rule it has.

Sport, Media, Entertainment, Fashion, Movies, Music, News - London rules the roost.

That's why it is still the hub of the world and the favoured destination for the rich and famous.

:troll:

Cairo
Because it is one of the most fantastic, iconic and exotic places in the world. Cairo is in all the history books.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3096/3119006136_758b6b7c2b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yourdon/3119006136/)
Cairo pyramids, Dec 2008 - 74 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yourdon/3119006136/) por Ed Yourdon (http://www.flickr.com/people/yourdon/), no Flickr

Rio
Because it is known as the happiest city in the world. It's beautiful. It's iconic.
It is the place of the humanity's greatest cultural event, Rio's carnival, with 5 millions of people in the streets.
This is the place of the world's great celebrations.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5053/5503407139_ec197774ce_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/riotur/5503407139/)
Bloco Simpatia Quase Amor 06-03-11 - Paulo Mumia_Riotur_0030 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/riotur/5503407139/) por Ascom Riotur (http://www.flickr.com/people/riotur/), no Flickr

Cape Town
Because it's amazing.

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4136/4787304566_c3c7a226d2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jorge-11/4787304566/)
Table Mountain (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jorge-11/4787304566/) por George M. Groutas (http://www.flickr.com/people/jorge-11/), no Flickr

Sydney
Because it's amazing.

http://farm1.staticflickr.com/176/391152287_82c7023ee9_z.jpg?zz=1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/komshiki/391152287/)
Sydney Harbour (http://www.flickr.com/photos/komshiki/391152287/) por Komshiki (http://www.flickr.com/people/komshiki/), no Flickr

Rome
The "eternal city". No comment.

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4030/4639757311_b28415a9a6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fransdewit/4639757311/)
Rome, Italy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fransdewit/4639757311/) por F.d.W. (http://www.flickr.com/people/fransdewit/), no Flickr

Paris
It is one of the most beautiful, romantic and iconic places in the world.
The most beloved place on earth. The queen.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3166/4082276728_afc193f9dc_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrematias/4082276728/)
Paris (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrematias/4082276728/) por André Matias (http://www.flickr.com/people/andrematias/), no Flickr

San Francisco
Beautiful, iconic and incredible.

http://farm1.staticflickr.com/150/431016493_74c7aa88ac_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovelylenore/431016493/)
Golden Gate Bridge (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovelylenore/431016493/) por Lovely Lenore (http://www.flickr.com/people/lovelylenore/), no Flickr

My top 7 cities:
1. Anchorage
2. Fairbanks
3. Juneau
4. Barrow
5. Yellowknife, NWT
6. Tromso, Norway
7. St. Petersburg, Russia

For me, personally

Stockholm
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2458/3659158957_7af1d9d6a4_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/anymotion/3659158957/)
Back from beautiful Stockholm (http://www.flickr.com/photos/anymotion/3659158957/) by AnyMotion (http://www.flickr.com/people/anymotion/), on Flickr

London
http://farm1.staticflickr.com/160/380954083_9c1d0caf01_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/abirkill/380954083/)
The Palace of Westminster (http://www.flickr.com/photos/abirkill/380954083/) by Fragments of Eternity (http://www.flickr.com/people/abirkill/), on Flickr

Paris
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3166/4082276728_afc193f9dc_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrematias/4082276728/)
Paris (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrematias/4082276728/) by André Matias (http://www.flickr.com/people/andrematias/), on Flickr

Edinburgh
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2653/3911972217_44f503fa1b_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/grant_r/3911972217/)
Edinburgh from Salisbury Crags (http://www.flickr.com/photos/grant_r/3911972217/) by Grant_R (http://www.flickr.com/people/grant_r/), on Flickr

Copenhagen
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2438/3662314815_e1b230376e_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jim_skreech/3662314815/)
Copenhagen (13) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jim_skreech/3662314815/) by jim_skreech (http://www.flickr.com/people/jim_skreech/), on Flickr

Amsterdam
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5132/5435708085_f7ebc0ec95_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9524771@N06/5435708085/)
Amsterdam (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9524771@N06/5435708085/) by pienw (http://www.flickr.com/people/9524771@N06/), on Flickr

New York
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6223/6329831612_a543ec1252_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/batmannyc/6329831612/)
Good Morning New York! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/batmannyc/6329831612/) by Naturallyintense (http://www.flickr.com/people/batmannyc/), on Flickr

For me,

New York
London
Tokyo
Paris
Beijing
Moscow
Shanghai

New York, London and Paris have the best chance of making it!

and tokyo, imo

My top 7 cities:
1. Anchorage
2. Fairbanks
3. Juneau
4. Barrow
5. Yellowknife, NWT
6. Tromso, Norway
7. St. Petersburg, Russia

I assume you live in the Arctic Circle? haha Interesting choices, all very beautiful cities, I'll have to truly visit each of them before I can judge.

to make a list mentionning Sidney rather than roma or venice is a total joke :ohno:

I don't know what people have with sidney which didn't exist 500 years ago.

its NEW 7 wonders.. not old.

to make a list mentionning Sidney rather than roma or venice is a total joke :ohno:

I don't know what people have with sidney which didn't exist 500 years ago.

New York City was settled in 1624, so it didn't even exist 500 years ago. What's your point?

and tokyo, imo

Asia it is between HK, Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore and to some extent, Bangkok.

for me it would be:

-Venice (just unique)
-Paris (perfect city)
-Kyoto (witness an ancient world)
-Rome (like a painting everywhere)
-St Petersburg (Czar's dream caught in ice)
_New York (wonder of the 20th century)
-Dubai (wonder of the 21st century)

*edit* whoops wrong thread!

Buenos Aires

http://www.buenosaires.travel/imagen/Casa-Gobierno-1.jpg


Munich

http://cities.starwoodhotels.com/dg_assets/EAME/Europe/Germany/Munich/Munich%20Banner2%20923X322.jpg


Paris

http://www.fotosantesedepois.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/800px-Panorama_Paris_December_2007.jpg


Rio de Janeiro

http://www.menascheadvogados.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/advocacia-brasil-rio-de-janeiro.jpg


London

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HozcVQuGvFU/TAu9fJG9wLI/AAAAAAAACZM/zgG0O43sAY0/s1600/448px-london_big_ben_phone_box.jpg


Cape Town

http://www.takstour.com.br/fotos/291120102930Cape%20Town.jpg


Shanghai

http://www.dominiodamodablog.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Marion-Cotillard-aparece-em-Shangai-futurista-no-terceiro-cap%C3%ADtulo-da-saga-para-a-Lady-Dior-Bolsas-Dom%C3%ADnio-da-Moda.jpg

New York
Rome
Rio de Janeiro
Tokyo
Hong Kong
Paris

7th can be Shanghai-London-Amsterdam-Jerusalem

Shanghai

http://www.dominiodamodablog.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Marion-Cotillard-aparece-em-Shangai-futurista-no-terceiro-cap%C3%ADtulo-da-saga-para-a-Lady-Dior-Bolsas-Dom%C3%ADnio-da-Moda.jpg
:uh:

Ehm, you know that is a commercial by Christian Dior Couture for the Lady Dior bag, right?

I think it's a crime not to include NYC, London, Paris, Rome and Tokyo. To an extent Rio.

1. Tokyo
2. Sydney
3. New York
4. Rio De Janeiro
5. Toronto
6. Berlin
7. Osaka

I think it's a crime not to include NYC, London, Paris, Rome and Tokyo. To an extent Rio.

What is London & Tokyo doing in that list?

NYC - ESB
Paris -Eiffel Tower
Rome -Collesium
Agra - Taj Mahal
Cairo - Sphinx/Pyramids
Dubai- Burj Khalifa

London & Tokyo dont belong there any more.

New York, London and Paris have the best chance of making it!

New York City & Paris for ESB & Eiffel. yes. point take.

NOT London

before London, Cairo has much much better thance of making it due to Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza

be realistic.

& even Agra because of Taj Mahal.

My pics

NYC
San Fran
Cairo
Dubai
Paris
Rome
Agra


maybe Rio & Istanbul & Moscow maybe

cities that will miss out. London, Berlin, Hong Kong, Shanghai.

Mexico city
Madrid
Barcelona
Rio de Janeiro
Buenos Aires
Cancun
Santiago

Why are people voting for New York? It's a GREAT city but it's not a 'wonder city'.

Surely places like Constantine in Algeria, Suzhou in China, Venice in Italy and Shibam in Yemen are more worthy cities?

Istanbul deserves to be on the list. It has been the capital of empires, the junction between East and West, and a dynamic melting pot of cultures.

New York is a massive city with a lot of skyscrapers. If it deserves to be on the list, then so does every other big city with a lot of towers.

Shibam in Yemen, the first skyscraper city.

http://www.eartharchitecture.org/uploads/shibam1.jpg

Suzhou. Paradise on Earth for the Chinese.

http://ilearn-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/ShantangStreet-644x483.jpg

Constantine, built on top of a massive canyon.

http://www.constantine-hier-aujourdhui.fr/images/photos_diverses/vue_aerienne_2007.jpg

London: for obvious reasons. The only thing it lacks is a spectacular setting, it has history, iconic-ness, size, skyscrapers, and more than anything else, variety. Where else in the world could you find roman, medieval, renaissance, victorian and modern landmarks, and that's just the well known ones, not mentioning the largest traditional Indian Hindu temple outside India and other unknown marvels around every corner.

New York: couldn't really leave out an American city, since America is the carrying on of the British Empire, the British Byzantium. It was also the founder of the skyscraper city.

Rio de Janeiro: most spectacular setting for a city, and also because I had to have some sort of Latin city.

Tokyo: largest city in the world, and generally awesome

Venice: most beautiful city, since it lacks any of the horrible suburbs, and is more or less completely architecturally pure, excepting the small port area.

Rome: two Italian cities is pushing it I know, but anyone who has been there will understand, there is no city that compares to it except maybe Jerusalem and Cairo.

Delhi: there had to be an Indian city too. India is totally unique, for good or ill.

for me

Just missing out: Cairo - not very exciting these days, revolutions aside.
Paris: too similar to London in terms of history etc, and being a Londoner myself, the choice was obvious.
Chinese cities: Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai... I couldn't choose one, so I chose none.

I like old cities like York, Sana'a, Florence etc, but I decided to only allow one small city, and Venice had it due to the location.

Paris
Roma
Buenos Aires
Santiago
Toronto
Mendoza
Berlin

London: for obvious reasons. The only thing it lacks is a spectacular setting, it has history, iconic-ness, size, skyscrapers, and more than anything else, variety. Where else in the world could you find roman, medieval, renaissance, victorian and modern landmarks, and that's just the well known ones, not mentioning the largest traditional Indian Hindu temple outside India and other unknown marvels around every corner.

New York: couldn't really leave out an American city, since America is the carrying on of the British Empire, the British Byzantium. It was also the founder of the skyscraper city.

Rio de Janeiro: most spectacular setting for a city, and also because I had to have some sort of Latin city.

Tokyo: largest city in the world, and generally awesome

Venice: most beautiful city, since it lacks any of the horrible suburbs, and is more or less completely architecturally pure, excepting the small port area.

Rome: two Italian cities is pushing it I know, but anyone who has been there will understand, there is no city that compares to it except maybe Jerusalem and Cairo.

Delhi: there had to be an Indian city too. India is totally unique, for good or ill.

for me

Just missing out: Cairo - not very exciting these days, revolutions aside.
Paris: too similar to London in terms of history etc, and being a Londoner myself, the choice was obvious.
Chinese cities: Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai... I couldn't choose one, so I chose none.

I like old cities like York, Sana'a, Florence etc, but I decided to only allow one small city, and Venice had it due to the location.

Captivating read! :cheers:

Why are people voting for New York? It's a GREAT city but it's not a 'wonder city'.

Surely places like Constantine in Algeria, Suzhou in China, Venice in Italy and Shibam in Yemen are more worthy cities?

Istanbul deserves to be on the list. It has been the capital of empires, the junction between East and West, and a dynamic melting pot of cultures.

New York is a massive city with a lot of skyscrapers. If it deserves to be on the list, then so does every other big city with a lot of towers.

Shibam in Yemen, the first skyscraper city.

http://www.eartharchitecture.org/uploads/shibam1.jpg

Suzhou. Paradise on Earth for the Chinese.

http://ilearn-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/ShantangStreet-644x483.jpg

Constantine, built on top of a massive canyon.

http://www.constantine-hier-aujourdhui.fr/images/photos_diverses/vue_aerienne_2007.jpg

Outstanding post, city_thing; thank you.
:applause:

Shibam, Yemen, is the world's first skyscraper city.

Suzhou, China, is the Venice of the East, or should I daresay, Venice is the Suzhou of the West.

The aerial picture of Constantine is truly out of the world...

How about new urban wonders, the subject of this thread?

Panama city, panama
London, U.K.
New York City
Toronto
Anchorage
Santiago, Chile, etc

Suzhou, China, is the Venice of the East, or should I daresay, Venice is the Suzhou of the West.


Please...Suzhou is not macht for Venezia.
Venezia is the "City of water" par excellence!
Being classified as "Venice of..." is already an honour for a city.

Rio
Paris
Rome
Cancun
Buenos Aires
Dubai
New York

Dubai
London
New York
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Rio
Singapore

^^ For me, these are the world's most awesome cities of the 21st century:D


Dubai is the most iconic 21st century city for me in term's of it's break neck urban sprawl (or chaos - whichever you prefer).

http://i40.tinypic.com/2evqlhk.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/sw8nly.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/ipr192.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/dc6iir.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/dz8l6o.jpg

http://www.duatravel.com/site_images/destinations/locations/deira.jpg

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3121/imresolt010ma3.jpg

http://leeadconsulting.com/leeadpub/slides/a_4_1_al_maktoum/almaktoum3.jpg

Copenhague
Amsterdan
Berlin
Curitiba
Brasilia
Concepcion
San petersburgo

5/ Prague - Wonder city of medieval age.



prague is more baroque than gothic. it's true there are some gothic buildings but the architecture is baroque. that's the reason the nickname of this city is the "rome of the north"

The New 7 Wonders cities is becoming a BIG JOKE!!! I was checking out the rankings especially for Southeast Asia and the top spots go to Philippines cities in which some of those nominated do not even deserve a spot.

The New 7 Wonders cities is becoming a BIG JOKE!!! I was checking out the rankings especially for Southeast Asia and the top spots go to Philippines cities in which some of those nominated do not even deserve a spot.

Exactly. Sometimes I'm embarrassed for our country and people. Not one city in our country, imo, not even Manila, not just yet, is a wonder city

Rio
Paris
Dubai
Brasilia
Vancouver
Santiago
New York

Exactly. Sometimes I'm embarrassed for our country and people. Not one city in our country, imo, not even Manila, not just yet, is a wonder city

Manila is a global city, not a wonder city. And there are global cities around the world that I do not even consider a wonder like Seoul or Stockholm for example.

I have said this before but the one thing I noticed with The New 7 Wonders and that I'm concerned of is nomination of Philippine cities within Metro Manila say Parañaque. It is still part of Manila and in fact it should not be included in the list. Manila alone represent all cities within Metro Manila and should be as one and not divided.

On the other hand, Shibam in Yemen is not a global city but it is a wonder to the the fact it has created a unique skyline, an ancient one.

Philippine people are masters at online voting competitions :P

Modern tropical paradise cities:
1. Honolulu
2. Miami
3. Cairns
4. K. Lumpur
5. Bangalore
6. Singapore
7. Fortaleza

Cold but Cool:
1. Ushuaia
2. Bergen
3. Stockholm
4. Reykyavik
5. Edmonton
6. Anchorage
7. St. John's

Cultural:
1. Paris
2. Rome
3. Buenos Aires
4. NYC
5. Edinburgh
6. St. Petersburg
7. San Francisco

Tiny and cute:
1. Brugge
2. Paraty
3. Rovinj-Rovigno
4. Huesca
5. Kelowna
6. Lillehammer
7. Park City

Business:
1. London
2. NYC
3. Paris
4. Hong Kong
5. São Paulo
6. Frankfurt
7. Tokyo

Tiny and cute:
1. Brugge
2. Paraty
3. Rovinj-Rovigno
4. Huesca
5. Kelowna
6. Lillehammer
7. Park City


Why? Norway got plenty of cities (both large and small) that are way more interesting than Lillehammer ...

Rome - the cityscape is very reminiscent of the Roman Empire.

Istanbul - Hagia Sophia dominates the skyline of the former Constantinople.

London - for me the greatest city on earth.

Paris - nothing much but the monuments are wonders.

New York - industrial revolution age skyscrapers are wonderful.

My list in no particular order:

Hong Kong (Why does this seem so underrated)
New York
London (underrated too)
Paris
Rio De Janeiro
Tokyo
Sydney (underrated)

Maybe Cape Town because its lovely there :D

Also, why on earth are cities in the philippines on the top? Someone smoking crack or what?

Philippine people are masters at online voting competitions :P

Not but we support our landmarks and natural attractions.

And I agree that The Puerto Princesa Underground River deserved to be part of the New 7 Wonders of Nature the fact I voted for it as well as the millions of Pinoys who voted online.

But The New 7 Wonders Cities is a different ball game. I actually nominated 1 city from The Philippines which is Manila.

My list in no particular order:

Hong Kong (Why does this seem so underrated)
New York
London (underrated too)
Paris
Rio De Janeiro
Tokyo
Sydney (underrated)

Maybe Cape Town because its lovely there :D

Also, why on earth are cities in the philippines on the top? Someone smoking crack or what?

HK is currently no.3 and is listed in North Asia and The Pacific.

I'm Filipino myself and I do not agree with the ranking of our cities. Just like Cebu which currently has the top spot in South East Asia / Oceania. Yes it has a rich history, culture, landscapes, etc.

But the question is, what makes Cebu a wonder city?

If we're talking about 'new' cities of the future rather than the current old guard I'd pick these:

Mumbai
Shanghai
Sao Paulo
Toronto
Istanbul
Melbourne
Dubai

my list:

panama city
dubai
doha
abu dhabi
lima
tokyo
hong kong

and voting closes this December 7

hello, my TOP7 is....

1 Paris, FRANCE
2 Seoul, SOUTH KOREA
3 Tallinn, ESTONIA
4 Florence, ITALY
5 Kuwait City, KUWAIT
6 Budapest, HUNGARY
7 San Francisco, USA

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Amsterdam, Paris, Doha, Panama City, Istanbul, Shanghai.

People putting tallin on their list most be joking.

Greetz.

Rome
Paris
Rio
Buenos aires
Cape town
Istanbul
Dubai

watching the ranking of the cities most voted in that contest, I see that cities are gaining more ancient history, leaving behind the most modern cities in the world como dubai, abu dhabi, panama city, santiago,...

for the most part, Why is

Istanbul
Paris
Rome
Prague
Shanghai
Edinburgh
Buenos Aires

New York. Not that it's new in the traditional sense, but compared to what it was 25 years ago, it might as well be.

Here is my list :

1 Prague : most incredible city ever seen
2 London
3 Paris
4 NYC
5 Tokyo
6 Venice
7 Rome

BTW surprised to see Athens ranked before Prague. Except its monument from the Ancient Greece, nothing in its architecture makes me dream.

1 Paris, FRANCE- Love. Amour.
2 Rome, ITALY-Roman heritage all around.
3 Moscow, RUSSIA-A great vibe there...
4 Athens, GREECE-Can't ignore that this city is the cradle of the western culture.
5 Florence, ITALY-Beauty and art history everywhere.
6 Budapest, HUNGARY-Nostalgic, bautiful, romantic.
7 Beijing, CHINA-Power vibe.

I'm not sure how most of these cities qualify as 'new'.

I have experienced London and I think it's pleasant, but a bit dull. Of course the Big Ben is astonishing but elsewhere ? Bricks...bricks and bricks. Paris is more stately and elegant !

Paris (like Washington DC) was laid out as a planned city with boulevards & all.

By contrast, London (like NYC) was a spontaneous byproduct of commerce, entrepruenurship & mercantlism.

Venice: for obvious reasons
London: The greatest city on earth, in my biased opinion. Nowhere else embodies history, diversity, globalisation and majestic splendour more than the Capital of history's greatest empire. And though the Empire may have gone, London has only improved, and indeed is one of the few cities in Europe set to get better as time goes on.
Paris: The most visited city in the world, and probably the most beautiful megacity.
New York: Again, for obvious reasons. Joint best city in the world with London, from what I've heard, though it is not a capital and doesn't have the elegance and splendour of Europe though it outdoes it tenfold in scale.
Tokyo: world's largest city
Shanghai: highest density of highrises in the world.
Rio De Janeiro: most extraordinary natural setting of any city in the world, if not indeed one of the most beautiful sights even without the city.

Venice: for obvious reasons
London: The greatest city on earth, in my biased opinion. Nowhere else embodies history, diversity, globalisation and majestic splendour more than the Capital of history's greatest empire. And though the Empire may have gone, London has only improved, and indeed is one of the few cities in Europe set to get better as time goes on.
Paris: The most visited city in the world, and probably the most beautiful megacity.
New York: Again, for obvious reasons. Joint best city in the world with London, from what I've heard, though it is not a capital and doesn't have the elegance and splendour of Europe though it outdoes it tenfold in scale.
Tokyo: world's largest city
Shanghai: highest density of highrises in the world.
Rio De Janeiro: most extraordinary natural setting of any city in the world, if not indeed one of the most beautiful sights even without the city.

HK can rival Rio when it comes to natural setting.

Paris no doubt is beautiful but most within the city centre. But once you are in suburbs like Clichy Sous Bois, it is another story.

Paris no doubt is beautiful but most within the city centre. But once you are in suburbs like Clichy Sous Bois, it is another story.

All the cities have their dull parts...

Also, Paris is full of great suburbs, why always talk about the worst parts which represents a minority of the suburbs ? :dunno:

1- London (UK)
2- Rome (Italy)
3- Kyoto (Japan)
4- Barcelona (Spain)
5- Paris (France)
6- Athens (Greece)
7- Hong Kong

Old 7 Wonders
Rome
Paris
London
New York
Berlin
Chicago
Tokyo


New 7 Wonders
Mumbai
Shanghai
Sao Paulo
Toronto
Istanbul
Melbourne
Dubai

Classical 7 Wonders
New York - world greatest city
Rome - most historic city
London - Capital of the world
Tokyo - biggest one
Rio - Most amazing natural setting
Paris - culture
Jerusalem - religion and history

Future 7 wonders
Dubai
Singapore
Pearl River Delta cities
Melbourne
Curitiba
Mumbai
Shangai

My picks
NY
Rome
London
Rio
Tokyo
Dubai
Melbourne

1- London (UK)
2- Rome (Italy)
3- Kyoto (Japan)
4- Barcelona (Spain)
5- Paris (France)
6- Athens (Greece)
7- Hong Kong

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in Latin and Central America, panama city is the most emblematic of the 21st century for me in terms of its urban sprawl, futuristic vision neck break (or chaos - whichever you prefer).

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/308084_272970242814981_696440821_n.jpg

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6775032463_bf15dcdffd_b.jpg

http://www.mojoimage.com/free-image-hosting-09/42264.jpg

1) London
2) New York
3) Paris
4) Hong Kong
5) Tokyo
6) Sydney
7) São Paulo (or Rio)

shenzhen, 30years, from a village to a modern mega city with 10million+ population.

1 NYC
2 Paris
3 London
4 Tokyo
5 Dubai
6 Shanghai
7 Chicago

The growth of Shenzhen and Dubai have been amazing in the past decennia.

VIGAN CITY | Philippines

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