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{{Short description|Park in Kota, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2025}}
{{Infobox park
| name = Seven Wonders Park
| image = Seven wonders.jpg
| image_caption = A view of Seven wonders Park at Kota
| map = India Rajasthan
| map_image =
| map_caption = Location of seven wonders park
| type = [[Urban park|Public park]]
| location = [[Kota, Rajasthan]], [[India]]
| coordinates = {{Coord|25.1792|N|75.8516|E|display=inline,title}}
| area = 7 Acres
| created = Urban Improvement Trust, Kota
| opened = 8 December 2013
| operator = Kota Municipal Corporation
| status = Opened
}}

'''Seven Wonders Park''' is a tourist destination located in the city of [[Kota, Rajasthan|Kota]], [[Rajasthan]], [[India]]. The park has replicas of the "[[New 7 Wonders of the World|new seven wonders of the world]]," making it a destination for both locals and tourists.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-13 |title=Seven Wonders of World: अगर दुनिया के सात अजूबे एक साथ देखने हैं तो आइए राजस्थान, इस शहर में हैं मौजूद |url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/rajasthan/seven-wonders-of-world-seven-wonders-park-tourist-palace-5213493.html |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=News18 हिंदी |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Hindi News, Hindi Samachar, हिंदी न्यूज़, News in Hindi, हिंदी समाचार |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/ |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=Navbharat Times |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-30 |title=8 साल में 17 लाख से अधिक पर्यटकों ने देखे सात अजूबे {{!}} Seven wonders visited by more than 17 lakh tourists in 8 years |url=https://www.patrika.com/kota-news/seven-wonders-visited-by-more-than-17-lakh-tourists-in-8-years-7249192 |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=Patrika News |language=hi}}</ref>

== History ==
The idea of Seven Wonders Park was conceived by the [[Urban Improvement Trust]] of Kota as part of an initiative to boost tourism and provide a recreational space in the city.{{Citation needed|date=June 2024}} The park was officially inaugurated on 8 December 2013, by the then Rajasthan Urban Development and Housing Minister [[Shanti Kumar Dhariwal|Shanti Dhariwal]]. The project was executed under the supervision of the Kota Municipal Corporation and aimed to offer visitors a glimpse of world-famous monuments in a single location.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-02 |title=8 Exciting Places To Visit In Kota At Night |url=https://www.india.com/webstories/guide/8-exciting-places-to-visit-in-kota-at-night-6899467/ |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=India.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=DHNS |title=Kota new spot on tourism map |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/features/kota-spot-tourism-map-2298017 |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>

== Design and construction ==
The park was designed by architect Anoop Bartaria. The construction involved extensive research to ensure that the replicas closely resembled the original monuments. Traditional stone artisans were brought in from across Rajasthan, including Bharatpur, Dholpur and Agra, to build the replicas and over 150 workers worked at a fast pace for over a year and a half to complete the project. It cost an estimated {{INRConvert|20|c}} to build. The park is spread over an area of about seven acres and includes landscaped gardens, water bodies and walking paths.<ref name=":0" />

== Features ==
Seven Wonders Park features scaled-down replicas of the following seven wonders of the world:<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |title=Photos: Tick the wonders of the world off the bucket list in Kota, Rajasthan |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/photos/india-news/photos-tick-the-wonders-of-the-world-off-the-bucket-list-in-kota-rajasthan/photo-Ndn6lf7FkofQfY3hdctCaK.html |work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=राजस्थान के कोटा में है एफिल टॉवर और ताजमहल, 7 अजूबों को एक साथ देखने खिंचे आते हैं लोग |url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/web-stories/lifestyle/seven-wonders-park-kota-where-your-can-see-taj-mahal-eiffel-tower-status-of-statue-of-liberty/photostory/99685310.cms |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=www.timesnowhindi.com}}</ref>

=== [[Great Pyramid of Giza|The Great Pyramid of Giza]] (Egypt) ===
The only surviving structure of the original [[Seven Wonders of the Ancient World]]. This replica is made of stone and is high enough to give visitors a view of it.<ref name=":0" />

=== [[Christ the Redeemer (statue)|Christ the Redeemer]] (Brazil) ===
This replica captures the statue of [[Jesus|Jesus Christ]] with outstretched arms located in [[Rio de Janeiro]]. It is made from reinforced concrete and stands on a pedestal similar to the original.<ref name=":0" />

=== [[Eiffel Tower]] (France) ===
[[File:7 wonders in kota,india.jpg|center|thumb|213x213px|A night view of replica of Eiffel tower at park]]
A scaled-down version of the famous Parisian landmark, constructed using iron, much like the original. The replica is illuminated at night, offering a bright view.<ref name=":1" />

=== [[Leaning Tower of Pisa]] (Italy) ===
[[File:A model of Leaning Tower of Pisa at Seven Wonders Park, Kota, Rajasthan, India (2017).jpg|center|thumb|213x213px|A view of replica of Leaning Tower of Pisa at park]]
Known for its unintended tilt, this replica is crafted to mimic the structural lean, complete with the cylindrical shape and detailed masonry work.<ref name=":1" />

=== [[Statue of Liberty]] (USA) ===
[[File:Stechu of liberty modal 7 wonders, kota Rajasthan.jpg|center|thumb|213x213px|A view of replica of Statue of Liberty at park]]
This statue replica is made from fiber-reinforced plastic and stands on a pedestal, a replica of the monument located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor.<ref name=":1" />

=== [[Taj Mahal]] (India) ===
[[File:TAJ modal 7 wonders kota Rajasthan.jpg|center|thumb|180x180px|A view of replica of Tajmahal at park]]
This replica of the Taj Mahal in Agra offers a glimpse of Mughal architecture and is made of white marble.<ref name=":1" />

=== [[Colosseum]] (Italy) ===
[[File:7 Wonders in Kota Rajasthan.jpg|center|thumb|179x179px|A view of replica of Colosseum at park]]
This replica of the ancient amphitheater in Rome is constructed using concrete and stone, showcasing the iconic arches and elliptical shape.<ref name=":1" />

== Reception ==
[[File:Jharokha in 7 wonders, kota.jpg|thumb|167x167px|''Jharokha'' at Park]]
Since its inauguration, the Seven Wonders Park has contributed significantly to the local tourism industry. It has attracted visitors from various parts of India and abroad, boosting the local economy and giving Kota fame as a tourist destination.{{Citation needed|date=June 2024}}

Since it opened, more than 25 lakh people have visited the Seven Wonders Park so far. On an average, 30,000 people visit it every month.<ref>{{Cite news |title=लॉकडाउन का असर:प्रदूषण घटा, तो और सुंदर दिखने लगा हमारा सेवन वंडर्स पार्क |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/rajasthan/kota/news/pollution-reduced-so-our-seven-wonders-park-started-looking-more-beautiful-127280178.html |work=[[Dainik Bhaskar]]}}</ref> Some visitors have complained about lack of maintenance at the park.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-11-23 |title=अनदेखी से सेवन वंडर्स का वैभव पड़ रहा फीका {{!}} The glory of Seven Wonders faded due to ignoring |url=https://www.patrika.com/kota-news/the-glory-of-seven-wonders-faded-due-to-ignoring-6532388 |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=Patrika News |language=hi}}</ref>

On the lines of Kota, another Seven Wonders Park has been built in New Delhi which is located between Sarai Kale Khan and Millennium Park.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-05-07 |title=अब दिल्ली में ही देख सकेंगे दुनिया के सात अजूबे, कोटा की तर्ज पर बनने जा रहा सेवन वंडर पार्क |url=https://www.jansatta.com/rajya/new-delhi/delhi-rajasthan-kota-lines-south-mcd-will-construct-seven-wonders-world-park/317039/ |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=Jansatta |language=hi}}</ref>

== In popular culture ==
The [[Hindi cinema]] film [[Badrinath Ki Dulhania]] was shot at various locations in Kota including this park.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-02-25 |title=Varun Dhawan: Shooting in Jaipur & Kota for 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania' has made us emotionally connected with Rajasthan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/varun-dhawan-shooting-in-jaipur-kota-has-made-us-emotionally-connected-with-rajasthan/articleshow/57333275.cms |access-date=2024-06-01 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-09-08 |title=सेवन वंडर पार्क में घूमे आलिया भट्ट और वरुण धवन |url=https://www.khaskhabar.com/picture-news/news-alia-bhatt-and-varun-dhawan-walking-togather-seven-wonder-park-in-kota-1-81272-KKN.html |access-date=2024-06-01 |website=khas khabar |language=hi}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Kishore Sagar Talab]]
* [[Taragarh Fort, Bundi]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Kota, Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Kota, Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Kota district]]
[[Category:Parks in India]]
[[Category:2013 establishments in India]]

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