Disneyland Park

Disneyland Paris (formerly Euro Disney). The largest section at the top left is Disneyland Park below which is the smaller Walt Disney Studios Park and the east are the hotels and a massive car park. I tried to find some…

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Friday, 24th June 2005

Arc de Triomphe

Arc de Triomphe at the centre of some eternally busy roads in Paris (more info). Thanks: Bill Kendrick, nixx, Thomas, Keith, Nels N Nelson, gIMpSTa, Chris Granger, Don Campbell, Jim L., ringo, Donald P., numlok, Jason Hale

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Friday, 24th June 2005

Spire of Dublin

The world's largest sculpture, The Spire of Dublin, is 120 metres tall and is located on the site of the former Nelson's Pillar which was destroyed in an IRA bombing. The pillar is really just a very big spike, with…

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Thursday, 23rd June 2005

Uluru

Uluru, which used to be known as Ayers Rock. A sacred site to the native Australians and an awesome sight to tourists. Thanks: Deef, Parker, Tim, nandhp, Winchester, Simon, Tom McDermott, Safog, Vaclav Papousek, Peter, Patxi, Charles, Mark, Mike, Michael…

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Thursday, 23rd June 2005

Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao

The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao was designed by Frank Gehry of California and is considered by many to be an architectural masterpiece. It looks just as odd from above as it does from the ground. Thanks: Jason B, Holden Lewis,…

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Wednesday, 22nd June 2005

Pyramids of Giza & The Great Sphinx

Of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the Pyramids at Giza are the only ones remaining, they are over 6000 years old and are constructed from over 25 million tonnes of limestone. The pyramids were built as tombs for…

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Wednesday, 22nd June 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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