Welcome back! I am your tour guide while we travel the world and see the many architectural wonders.

These structures are hand-built and took hundreds of years before complete. The world’s seven wonders include The Great Wall of China, The Taj Mahal, Chitzen Itza, Machu Picchu, the Colosseum, Petra, and Christ the Redeemer.

The next destination we are visiting is Macchu Picchu.

Machu Picchu is another of the seven world wonders. It was discovered in 1902 by Agustín Lizárraga. This structure in Peru was founded in 1450. It consists of ancient Incan ruins, seemingly bringing the viewer back in time to the 1400s.

Not only are you visiting ruins but you are also in the Andes Mountains, getting two beautiful sights in one trip.

It is known as one of the most artistic landmarks in the world, and the legacy of the Ancient Inca civilization.

Similar to modern buildings, it has white granite walkways and thousands of steps connecting plazas, cemeteries, and major residences.

One of the most popular ruins is the Sacred Rock meaning the “Temple of Sun,” as well as the Military Tower, which is shaped like a horseshoe. It is earthquake-proof as it is in a high earthquake zone. 

Though called the “Lost City,” Machu Picchu was never lost. Locals always knew it existed, and Quechua farmers were still carving the terraces when it was discovered in 1911.

To this day, scholars are unsure of the purpose of Machu Picchu. There are no written records of citizens who lived there. 

Many believe an emperor named Pachacuti built it as a royal residence. Others believe it was a retreat for Inca scholars and religious figures. 

If you visit Peru, make sure to get a view of Machu Picchu, experiencing a taste of the mountains in the 1400s.