God’s Wisdom

In Barre, Massachusetts there's the giant words "God's Wisdom" written on the ground. To the north is a large cross which looks like it might be drawn using white rocks and further north a building which I'm assuming is a…

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Friday, 9th September 2005

BBC Television Centre

The BBC Television Centre in London was the first purpose built television production building in the world and the filming location for many of the BBC's great shows including Doctor Who and Fawlty Towers. In the centre of the 'concrete…

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Friday, 9th September 2005

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

The temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep overlooks the city of Chiang Mai from its mountain top location 3,520 feet above sea level. Dating back to 1383, the temple is accessed via the 290 step staircase which you can…

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Friday, 9th September 2005

Dole Pineapple Plantation

On the Hawaiian island of Oahu is the Dole Pineapple Plantation where the former largest-in-the-world maze is to be found. The maze is designed to resemble a pineapple (although it is upside down to our view) and is made of…

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Thursday, 8th September 2005

Giant Alien Writing

Arrrgggh! Haven't these drivers noticed they're about to be vaporised by some giant glowing-green alien writing?! Oh dear… Did I just mention aliens? Whoops. Thanks to David for alerting us to the impending invasion.

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Thursday, 8th September 2005

Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum is housed in a former Royal Palace and is home to many priceless works of art including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and according to Dan Brown, the holy grail. In the satellite photo you can…

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Wednesday, 7th September 2005

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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