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Catacombs of Rome

With the wishes to stay closer even after death because of the tortures and the hatred that they were facing, the Christians in Rome constructed the Catacombs of Rome. They believed in resurrection because Christ came back to life after he was buried thus they believed in their faith to get buried after death. Hundreds of Christians were buried in this underground cemetery that looked like a dormitory.
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The Statue of Christ The Redeemer

There could be no other symbol of Brazilian Christianity as magnificent as the Statue of Christ the Redeemer. The largest art deco statue in the world, it is considered as an icon of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil. The statue chosen meant that Christ loves all and will embrace everyone who comes to him and is the 5th largest statue of Jesus. The construction of the statue underwent several negotiations and petitions for it to become a reality. The idea of building it was since 1850 but it had to face lot of criticism and opposition until 1920. Today, it is considered as the New Seven Wonders of the World by UNESCO World Heritage Site on 7 July 2007. 
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The Great Wall of China

When one hears China, there is just one thing in particular that comes into his mind and that is the Great Wall of China. Apart from being well known for its ever-growing population and various electronic devices and articles, China is blessed with important and significant tourist destinations and attractions. The Great Wall of China was regarded as one of the Medieval Wonders of the World by UNESCO and was built by various dynasties since times. Constructed by multiple Chinese emperors, the unique structure of the Great Wall snakes through the mountains of China for about 4500 miles. 
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