I miss Home! Vigan makes it to the New Wonder Cities

VIGAN, Ilocos Sur – This city has been named one of the New7Wonders cities of the world, 15 years after its inscription in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) list of World Heritage Sites and Monuments.

Joining Vigan in the list of New7Wonders cities are Beirut in Lebanon, Doha (Qatar), Durban (South Africa), Havana (Cuba), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and La Paz (Bolivia).

The winners were named on world.new7wonders.com and YouTube at 3 a.m. yesterday.

In a statement, Vigan City Mayor Eva Medina thanked everyone who voted for their city.

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By Molten Metal• 9 Mar 2015 08:10

Rating: 4/5

It is because of the decent souls of Doha { resting in Wakra in the nights }........................... ....

By Wild Turkey• 9 Mar 2015 07:15

Why was Doha nominated? Because of the horrendous traffic maybe? Or the unique driving style of the Land Cruisers? I scratch my head.

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I miss Home! Vigan makes it to the New Wonder Cities

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