Australia

On this day: Sydney Opera House Opened

On October 20, 1973, Sydney Opera House opened to the public following 14 years of construction. The building actually houses several venues of different sizes, with the main Concert Hall housing the largest organ of its type in the world,…

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Monday, 20th October 2014

Google Underwater View

The latest frontier for Google's Street View technology is underwater. Cameras have visited quite a number of popular diving and snorkelling locations, giving us spectacular imagery of sea life and coral reefs. Today we're taking a tour of these locations,…

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Thursday, 17th April 2014

Holiday Hangover

Missing Christmas already? Already needing a do-over for your failed New Year resolution? Don't fret, because we're about to show you places where it's Christmas and New Year all year round. Literally!

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Tuesday, 7th January 2014

Einstein Is Everywhere

The 14th of March marks the 133rd birthday of the most famous theoretical physicist in history, Albert Einstein. While the man passed on nearly six decades ago, his name remains synonymous with genius and intellectual capability. Now, we could devote an entry to the myriad institutions and statues dedicated in his honour, or we could show you his greatest legacy of all - that of a corporate pitchman!

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Tuesday, 13th March 2012

Google Sea View

Not content with covering almost every road in the world, Google have partnered with the University of Queensland to produce underwater Street View, and have announced plans to cover Australia's Great Barrier Reef in September of this year. The images…

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Thursday, 23rd February 2012

Vehicular Art

While most people dispose of old vehicle by sending them for scrap or recycling, there are endless opportunities to do something more inventive. Today we take a look at large-scale vehicular art around the world, beginning with Florida's Airstream Ranch.…

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Tuesday, 6th December 2011

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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