BBC News Online is conducting a poll of its readers and community leaders to determine "The Seven Wonders of the East Midlands".
You may have our own idea about what constitutes a "wonder" of the region, or you can choose from our shortlist below.
The criteria can include beauty, historical significance, international recognition, cultural value or regional importance.
THE POLL HAS NOW CLOSED. THANKS TO THOSE WHO TOOK PART.
THE FOLLOWING SHORTLIST WAS USED TO HELP PEOPLE'S THINKING:
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HOLY GROUND
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Lincoln Cathedral: Consecrated in 1092, the cathedral is a city landmark.
The building has endured a major fire (in 1141), an earthquake (1185) and tower collapses (1237 and 1239).
Cathedral staff now fear the building is under threat from a modern peril - acid rain caused by car exhaust fumes.
The M1: The first long-distance motorway was opened nearly 44 years ago and today the 187-mile-long route carries one million vehicles a week.
Running from London to Leeds, a large chunk of it is a major artery for the East Midlands.
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MAJOR OAK
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Sherwood Forest: He may never have existed, but the East Midlands' most famous inhabitant is surely Robin Hood.
The swashbuckling hero is said to have spent most of his time in Sherwood Forest.
The forest may be a shadow of its former self, but it is still a top tourist attraction and is famous throughout the world.
Rutland Water: Completed in 1978 by flooding the River Gwash valley, this landmark is western Europe's largest man-made lake.
The reservoir holds 124,000 million litres of water and is a thriving nature reserve.
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NATURAL BEAUTY
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The Peak District: Popular with tourists and one of the most beautiful areas in the East Midlands.
The national park covers 555 square miles and is filled with gorgeous views, ancient ruins and abundant wildlife.
Its supporters call it "a source of inspiration, relaxation and recreation for millions".
Cave drawing at Creswell Crags: The 12,000-year-old engravings of birds and an ibex carved into the stone walls at Creswell Crags, Derbyshire, are the earliest known cave art in Britain. A museum is now planned for the site.
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HIGH VOLTAGE
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Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station: Geographically, the station is perfectly placed to be an East Midlands landmark.
It is adjacent to both the main rail line and motorway, and is clearly visible to passengers flying to and from East Midlands Airport.
Also a useful source of electricity.
Flag Fen: This archaeological site near Peterborough was discovered when a mechanical digger accidentally uncovered 3000-year-old timber. It remains one of the most important bronze age sites in Europe.
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HOME SWEET HOME
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Chatsworth House: Recently voted the UK's favourite stately home.
Home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, the house boasts 30 rooms, a library and an impressive collection of paintings.
The Derbyshire site also features a 105-acre garden.
Tattershall Castle: The fortified and moated castle is a striking sight in Lincolnshire, mainly due to its red bricks.
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GO WITH THE FLOW
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The River Trent: Snaking through the East Midlands for 280km, the Trent is an unusual river mainly because it has tides.
It has been a key part of life in the region for thousands of years.
It is home to 35 types of fish.
Belvoir Castle: The ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland is a truly spectacular sight. The current building, in Leicestershire, has stood since Norman times.
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WARPED VIEW
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The crooked spire: No you are not seeing things - it's the leaning tower of Chesterfield.
St Marys and All Saints Parish Church's spire is a landmark with an unusual twist.
It seems some dodgy building work paid big dividends when the spire warped, creating a unique landmark for the Derbyshire town.
Bradgate Park: A popular and gorgeous attraction outside Leicester, the park is perhaps most famous for its deer.
The huge grounds also contain the ruins of the home of Lady Jane Grey, who spent nine days as Queen of England.
Caves of Nottingham: The soft stone under Nottingham was perfect for excavating caves, and there are plenty of them under the city dating back hundreds of years. More than 80 of them were also used as air shelters during World War II.
The National Space Centre: This popular museum and attraction in Leicester is also the control centre for an unmanned mission to Mars.
Donington Park: The world-class racing circuit is considered a spiritual home of motorcycle racing.
Boston Stump: Visible up to 20 miles away from the town of Boston, Lincolnshire, St Botoloph's church has the tallest church tower in England.
Bosworth Battlefield: The battle of Bosworth Field, in 1485, was one of the most important in British history. The site is just off the A447 near Sutton Cheney, in Leicestershire.
Derwent Valley mills: The historic mills in Derbyshire have been deemed a World Heritage site.
Foxton Locks: Acting like a staircase near Market Harborough, the 10 locks raise the Grand Union Canal by 75 feet. They were a marvel of engineering in the 19th century.
OTHER CANDIDATES:
Old Market Square (Nottingham), Twycross Zoo (Leicestershire), Rolls-Royce factory (Derby), Swarkestone Bridge (Derbyshire), The National Ice Stadium (Nottingham), Beacon Hill (Leicestershire), Papplewick Pumping Station (Nottinghamshire), Buxton Opera House (Derbyshire), Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem pub (Nottingham), Hardwick Hall (Derbyshire), Newstead Abbey (Nottinghamshire), Heckington Windmill (Lincolnshire), Belgrave Road (Leicester), Arbor Low stone circle (Derbyshire)
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