Movie Locations

4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42

Unless you've been hiding under a rock, then you'll have heard all about everyone's favourite show, 'Lost'. And if you're a fan, then you'll know that the numbers 4, 8, 15, 16, 23 and 42 are of great significance. So…

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Saturday, 5th November 2005

Marseille Skatepark

This is Marseille Skatepark in Marseille, France. Just like the previously posted Kona Skatepark, the Marseille park featured in one of the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games, THPS 2. You can clearly see the large multi-bowl and the side-by-side pools.…

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Thursday, 29th September 2005

The Bonnie, Bonnie Banks

Well we've all finally recovered from James' wedding which took place this Saturday, and in true Scottish style there was a fantastically enthusiastic Céilidh which went on until we could barely stand up any more! As is traditional, we ended…

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Monday, 19th 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

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

Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain)

This is Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean, this peak rises 396 metres above Guanabara Bay. An absolutely awesome sight from up here. The blue structure on the peak is…

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Tuesday, 6th 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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