Avebury

Although not as famous as the nearby Stonehenge the henge of Avebury is larger and older; dating back to around 5000 years ago. The standing stones are arranged in a circle with a 400m diameter, on a raised piece of…

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Monday, 15th May 2006

Plovdiv Amphitheatre

So what are we looking at here? Well, it's clearly a bus about to crash into a Roman Amphitheatre. Duh. This is the second largest city in Bulgaria, Plovdiv, which is built around 7 hills. Back in the 70s they…

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Sunday, 14th May 2006

Lake Powell

I was reading some old comments on the site and rediscovered this fabulous swirling water on Lake Powell. However this beautiful sight isn't quite as innocent as it first seems. On closer inspection you can identify the boat that's causing…

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Saturday, 13th May 2006

Someone on a Horse

Following on from our elephant and giraffe shadows, here's the rather excellent shadow of someone riding a horse! Thanks to Barði.

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Friday, 12th May 2006

Stacy Park, Olivette Missouri

According to Google Maps this is Stacy Park in Olivette. I'm not entirely sure what that huge expanse of concrete is and the 'DANGER KEEP OFF' just adds to the mystery. Surely you can't read that from the ground? Is…

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Friday, 12th May 2006

Coronation St & Eastenders

What's so interesting about a small street in Manchester? Well if you click through to the full view you'll see that this little cobbled street is slap bang in the middle of television studios. Yup, it's Britain's most famous fictional…

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Thursday, 11th May 2006

Welcome to Google Sightseeing!

Google Sightseeing takes you on a tour of the world as seen from satellite or street views using Google Maps. Our team of authors present weird and wonderful sights as suggested by readers.

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