8th wonder of the world

Noun

eighth wonder of the world

1. (figuratively) Something, especially a structure, building, natural formation or (sometimes) an individual, animal, or other entity that is considered to be highly remarkable, magnificent or wonderful; a wonder of the world.
   • Escurial, a village of New Caſsile, celebrated for it's^([sic]) monaſtery, built by Philip II. of Spain, in 1563, and accounted by the Spaniards the eighth wonder of the world. It conſiſts of a royal palace, a church-houſe, built after the plan of Peter's at Rome, cloiſters, a college, library...1795, John Walker, The Universal Gazetteer, Darton and Harvey, page ESE