If someone asked how many of the world’s seven wonders you had personally visited how many would you say? If you answered any more than one you would be lying, because only one of the original architectural feats - the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt - is still in existence. And this is the problem one man has spent seven years trying to solve – by calling on the global population to nominate seven new wonders travellers can still see, feel, touch and experience today.

In true iconic style, the modern-day list – which is based on the votes of 50 million people - will be revealed on July 7, 2007, and is expected to include some of the most stunning sights on earth. It is the brainchild of Swiss entrepreneur Bernard Weber, who set up the New 7 Wonders Foundation to raise funds for restoration project and publicise global awareness of heritage sites.

With only 16 days left to vote, the contenders have been whittled down to a shortlist of just 12. So what are the chances of anything in good old Blighty getting in on the action?