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Top ten modern Wonders of the World revealed

Sydney Opera House has topped the list of the modern Wonders of the World. The top ten most recognisable global landmarks of our time have been revealed in a survey by Halifax Travel Insurance.

Following Sydney Opera House was the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The as yet uncompleted Palm Resort in Dubai also made it in to the top ten.

As well as modern Wonders of the World, the research identified the top ten Wonders of the British Isles, with Stonehenge in Wiltshire taking the top spot. Visitors to England's capital can admire two of the Wonders; Big Ben and the London Eye were both included in the top ten.

Vicky Watson from Halifax Travel Insurance said: "Our research has highlighted some of the top travel spots both at home and away. The top ten Modern Wonders reflect the diversity of architecture around the world, while the Wonders of the British Isles are a reminder of the stunning array of treasures that can be found right here on our doorstep."

The top ten modern Wonders of the World: Sydney Opera House Eiffel Tower, Paris Christ the Redeemer statue, Rio de Janeiro The Palm, Dubai Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpar Joint sixth - The Kremlin, Moscow Ground Zero, New York CN Tower, Toronto The Atomium, Brussels

The top ten Wonders of the British Isles: Stonehenge, Wiltshire Giant's Causeway, County Antrim Big Ben, London Edinburgh Castle Ben Nevis, Lochaber The Needles, Isle of Wight The Eden Project, Cornwall The London Eye Blackpool Tower The Angel of the North, Gateshead

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