Google Street View Sightseeing

The World’s Largest 8 ball isn’t even an 8 ball, but locals petitioned still for its return when it was removed

Tuesday, 26th May 2009

Mill End Park is recognised as the world’s smallest park, at just 61cm across: More info here:

Tuesday, 26th May 2009

Waldo Park, one of the smallest in the world, consists of a plaque and a giant tree More here:

Tuesday, 26th May 2009

Wow. There’s a really big head on that thing huh?

Friday, 22nd May 2009

Somebody please send help! I bent down to look through this hole, and now my head is stuck!

Friday, 22nd May 2009

London bus drivers on strike however there are clearly holdouts

Friday, 22nd May 2009

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Google Sightseeing takes you on a tour of the world as seen from satellite, using the free Google Earth program, or Google Maps in your web browser. Our team of authors present weird and wonderful sights as suggested by readers.

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Very Large Christs

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Shipwrecks of Aden

For centuries, the port of [Aden][w] has served as Yemen’s gateway to the the world. Its distinctive double harbour lies in the crater of an extinct volcano. Over the years, a number of wrecked ships have accumulated in Aden’s harbour, many of which are visible in Google Maps imagery.

Lesotho: Kingdom in the Sky

Lesotho is one of the most unique countries on the planet. It’s the southernmost landlocked country, the largest country that’s entirely surrounded by another country, and the highest country on Earth. Yet, it doesn’t really show up on too many people’s radar. With the arrival of Google Street View imagery this month to Lesotho, it’s time to shed some light on the world’s largest enclave.

Rozenburg Wind Wall

The Netherlands is renowned for being a very flat1 and windy country. In the western town of Rozenburg the strong…

Portmeirion & The Prisoner

Portmeirion is a small resort village in North Wales famous for its Italianate architecture, and for being the setting for…

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