What have the Statue of Liberty in New York, the Parthenon in Athens and the Eiffel Tower in Paris in common ? The answer is, they all can be seen in excellent quality on Google maps.
I found a site that lists some of the world famous buildings and sites with a direct link to Google maps for your viewing pleasure. Take a look around, visit the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City and the Washington Monument in Washington DC.
Only traveling there will enhance your experience of this wonderful sites. Take a look at zopheus.com to begin your sightseeing tour.
Update: Google has made available several galleries for Google Maps users that highlight famous landmarks and surrounding areas.
The following categories are available for selection:
- Seven Continents of Street View: A journey through all continents and some of Earth’s most popular landmarks. This includes Niagara Falls, Penguins on Antarctica, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and Kumamoto Castle in Japan.
- Historic Italy: Famous Italian landscapes and sights of history, including the Colosseum in Rome, the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore or the Villa d’Este.
- Unesco World Heritage: World heritage sights, from the Historic Centre of Prague over the palace and park of Versailles to Stonehenge and Avebury.
- US Highlights: The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco to Times Square in New York and the Space Needle in Seattle.
- Business Highlights: From Purity Cake design in Melbourne Australia to Gruhn Guitars in Nashville Tennessee.
- Parks of the World: High Line Park in New York, Kensignton Gardens in London to Knuthenborg Safari Park in Zealand.
- Ski Resorts and Slopes: Concentrates on US and Canadian resorts like Peak 2 Peak, Papoose Junction or Whistler Village.
- World Landmarks: Museums and sights like the Guggenheim Museum, Big Ben or Westminster Abbey.
- Hawaii Beaches: From Diamond Head Lookout over Sandy Beach to Sunset Beach.
- University Campuses: Again concentration on the US.
You can visit the site here on the official Google Maps website.
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