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'Modern Architectural Wonders Of The World'

By Staff

London: Until now, it was just natural beauty spots that featured in visitors' 'must-see" list. But now, globetrotting tourists have a set of man-made modern wonders that also need a roving eye.
Sydney Opera House and Paris's Eiffel Tower are among the top ten 'Modern Architectural Wonders Of The World' that tourists must visit.

The iconic Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro was also included in the table compiled by Halifax Travel Insurance, reports the Daily Express.
'The Palm' a man made island of luxury properties being created off the coast of Dubai appeared on the list too.
Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco also made it the top ten.
The top 10 Modern Architectural Wonders of the World':

1. Sydney Opera House
2. Eiffel Tower, Paris
3. Christ the Redeemer statue, Rio de Janeiro
4. The Palm, Dubai
5. Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
6. Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur
7. The Kremlin, Moscow
8. Ground Zero, New York
9. CN Tower, Toronto
10. The Atomium, Brussels

Story first published: Friday, November 28, 2008, 17:57 [IST]