The Houses of Parliament

It's great when you realise we haven't posted classic sites like this. These are the UK Houses of Parliament or technically the Palace of Westminster. Most people will recognise Big Ben which is actually the name of the largest bell…

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Wednesday, 3rd May 2006

Pedra Bonita

Rio de Janeiro's location within steep mountains makes it perfect for the sports of hang and paragliders. Here on Pedra Bonita ("Beautiful Rock") is one of over 50 launch ramps in Rio where those who are brave enough leap off…

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Tuesday, 2nd May 2006

Antonov An-225 Mriya

Parked at Gostomel Airport we find the only completed Antonov An-225 Mriya, which is the world's biggest aircraft! (the American "Spruce Goose" has a larger wingspan, but it only ever flew once, and the Mriya is larger in terms of…

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Monday, 1st May 2006

The Diomede Islands

These are the Diomede Islands, two islands only 3km apart but one is in Russia, the other in the USA. These islands are right in the middle of the Bering Straights and the international dateline runs right in between them.…

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Monday, 1st 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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