Archive for August 17th, 2005

Google Sightseeing takes you on tour of the world as seen from satellite, using the free Google Earth program, or Google Maps in your web browser. Each weekday your guides James and Alex present new weird and wonderful sights as suggested by readers.

The editors: James & Alex

Feedster Top 500 Blog

Wednesday, 17th August 2005 by

Wow, we made the Feedster Top 500 blog list. Not bad considering we’ve only been going four months!
feedster top 500 blog

Brazilian Blimp

Wednesday, 17th August 2005 by Alex

Please note that some or all of the objects mentioned in this post are no longer visible on Google Earth or Google Maps.

I didn’t spot this one at first glance, but there’s a blimp floating over São Paulo in Brazil. Does anyone know what the cool ‘S’ shaped building just to the east is?

Brazilian Blimp

Thanks: MrManson, Renato Tassinari, Joso Aloysio

Cullera

Wednesday, 17th August 2005 by James

Similar to the more famous Hollywood sign, the Spanish coastal town of Cullera has a large sign on the nearby hill proclaiming the town’s name.

Thanks: Eduardo, Joe Butcher, Carlos Vlc., Eduardo & Nisperin

Northampton Lighthouse

Wednesday, 17th August 2005 by James

The ‘Northampton Lighthouse‘ is not really a lighthouse and being 70 miles from the coast wouldn’t do a very good job if it was. Built in 1980 and opened by the Queen in ‘82, the 127m tower houses lift shafts designed to test lifts travelling at speeds of up to 7 metres a second.

The tower has been unused since 1997 and although a listed building is facing an uncertain future. (Wikipedia Page)

Thanks: Jonathan Rawle.