Anti-Tank Hedgehogs

These spiky looking red things are "anti-tank hedgehogs" just outside of Moscow. They are designed to be placed in roads or along defensive lines to stop mobile armour zooming about. These hedgehogs are a memorial that marks the closest point…

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Monday, 3rd April 2006

Siberian Diamond Mine

This is the worlds biggest open cast diamond mine in Mirny, north eastern Siberia. It's more than 1 km in diameter and half a km deep! Wow, that's a big hole. The Google Maps imagery isn't super high-res but there…

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Saturday, 26th November 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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