Red Water Weirdness

Update: It seems that this is an artificial kelp reef. However, we're much more interested in the underwater ketchup farming! (Thanks guys 🙂 ) Does anyone know what on earth this weird red stuff is off the coast of Anaheim,…

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Tuesday, 5th July 2005

Toshimaen Theme Park

Apparently one of the biggest theme parks in Japan is Toshimaen. The north part of the park has various roller-coasters, one of which is emblazoned with (what I'm told is) the park's name. The south part is a water park…

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Monday, 4th July 2005

The Kremlin

This is the Moscow Kremlin, which is commonly referred to simply as The Kremlin (which in Russian means 'citadel'). The complex is the seat of Russian power, as it serves as the official residence and principal workplace of the President…

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Monday, 4th July 2005

Sagrada Familia

The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia is Gaudi's masterpiece which he started in 1884. It is still under construction and work is expected to be completed around 2024. Look for the shadow to make out the shape of the…

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Sunday, 3rd July 2005

BAR

Randomly written on the side of a hill in spain is the word "BAR". Perhaps there's a good pub there? Maybe someone called "Bar" flies a gyrocopter around there (like a spanish Dave)? Who knows!

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Saturday, 2nd July 2005

Bavarian Motor Works

The BMW world headquarters in Munich, Germany is the 'four-cylinder' building (which was built top-down), while the famous logo is atop the BMW museum. Over in South Carolina is BMW's North American home. The rather-cool crescent moon shaped building is…

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Saturday, 2nd July 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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