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When in Rome: New Street View imagery of historic sites in Italy and France
March 30, 2011
(Cross-posted on the
Lat Long Blog
)
We’ve been busy pedaling the Street View
trike
around the nooks and crannies of storied sites in Europe, including palaces, monuments and castles, so you can explore them in Google Maps with Street View.
Starting today, you can view some of the most historic and architecturally significant
landmarks in Italy
and France, including UNESCO sites in Rome, the center of Florence and stunning chateaux in the French countryside.
In addition to seeing the exterior of archaeological sites like the
Imperial Forum
and the
Colosseum
in Rome, you can now explore
inside the Colosseum
and imagine yourself viewing
naumachiae
—simulated sea battles for which the Colosseum was filled with water—or speaking with statesmen
inside the Imperial Forum
.
Inside the Colosseum, Rome
In few clicks you can navigate through centuries of history. Start at the birthplace of Rome, the
Palatine Hill
, where the mythical founders of the city, Romulus and Remus were found and saved by a she-wolf, and where the most
ancient buildings of the city
are located. Follow the
Appian Way
, a little path that became one of the most strategically important roads of ancient Rome. After the long walk, experience the splendor of Imperial Rome at the
Thermae
(Baths) of Diocletian
—ancient wellness and cultural centers with 33 acres of pools, gymnasiums and public libraries.
Baths of Diocletian
After wandering around Rome, you can fast forward in time to witness the celebrated architectural wonders of the Italian Renaissance, including Giotto’s
Campanile
(bell tower) and Brunelleschi’s
Cupola
(dome) in
Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence
. While in Florence don’t miss the opportunity to walk through
Ponte Vecchio
and shop at the famous artisan jewel stores built on top of it!
Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence
In France, you can view picturesque chateaux and indulge your fantasies of living like French royalty by taking a virtual stroll around the beautiful
Fontainebleau
.
Château de Fontainebleau
Start exploring these sites in our
Street View gallery
, or find your favorite historic spots directly in
Google Maps
.
Posted by Marco Zennaro, Senior Software Engineer
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