Europe

Holmenkollen ski-jump

The Holmenkollen Ski Jump in Olso was first used way back 1892 and has since been extended 14 times to the current height of 60 metres. The 1952 Olympic games were hosted here. In the satellite photo you can see…

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Sunday, 21st August 2005

Real Madrid

Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid is the Home of "Real Madrid CF" (Club de Futbol). Thanks: Adam, David, Jamie Nathan, Brano, Corey, Guillermo, Andre Natal, Arthur Rivers, JuanC, Manuel Fernandez Lerma, setillo, Nandi Moreno & Markus Tressl

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Friday, 19th August 2005

Cullera

Similar to the more famous Hollywood sign, the Spanish coastal town of Cullera has a large sign on the nearby hill proclaiming the town's name. Thanks: Eduardo, Joe Butcher, Carlos Vlc., Eduardo & Nisperin

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Wednesday, 17th August 2005

Northampton Lighthouse

The 'Northampton Lighthouse' is not really a lighthouse and being 70 miles from the coast wouldn't do a very good job if it was. Built in 1980 and opened by the Queen in '82, the 127m tower houses lift shafts…

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Wednesday, 17th August 2005

Notre Dame de Paris

This is the Notre Dame de Paris cathedral, France. More commonly known simply as "Notre Dame" (Wikipedia page), it's a gothic cathedral on the Île de la Cité, surrounded by the river Seine. Construction began in 1163, but wasn't finished…

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Monday, 15th August 2005

Broken Bridge

This bridge near Istanbul, Turkey looks likes it been smashed to pieces! Presumably it's under construction, and they're floating the pieces out into place. Either that or it's some sort of freaky swing-bridge... 😉 Thanks to Max and Lauri Kangas.

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Saturday, 13th August 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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