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.