You may have visited and adored many of these landmarks and places of interest, but do you recognise them from high up? Using Google Maps, we have put together a list of locations from around the world, test yourself and see how many of them are familiar to you.
Buckingham Palace, UK
Buckingham Palace is Queen Elizabeth’s official and main royal residence in London, England. It has been the official royal home of the British monarchy since 1837 and is one of the city’s most popular visitor attractions.
Bird's Nest Stadium, Beijing, China
The Beijing National Stadium, more commonly described as “Bird’s Nest” is one of China’s most striking architectural structures. Built for the 2008 Olympic Games at a whopping $428 million, the stadium is now mostly used for football matches.
Mount Fuji, Tokyo, Japan
Mount Fuji is an active volcano that has been worshipped as a sacred mountain for centuries. Measuring 3776 meters high, Mount Fuji is Japan's highest mountain and has long been a popular experience for visitors.
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Built in the 17th century by Emperor Shah Jahan the Taj Mahal is a tremendous marble mausoleum which was constructed for the Emperor’s wife. With 20,000 workers and 1000 elephants it took 22 years to build and might just be world’s most famous tomb to date.
Ferrari World and Yas Marina F1 circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The first ever Ferrari-themed Park which is home to Formula Rossa, the world’s fastest rollercoaster. The park was built in 2010 next to the Yas Marina Circuit - a venue for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, designed by Hermann Tilke, Yas Marina is one of two formula one tracks in the Middle East.
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
The mother of all cities and the holiest place in the Islamic world it was here that Muhammad the Prophet, the Messenger of God was born in 570. The most cherished sanctum of Islam - all devout Muslims pray five times per day, each time bowing down to face Mecca.
NASA Space Coast, Cape Canaveral, USA
Home of the famous Kennedy Space Center and the nation’s human space program headquarters, Cape Canaveral is where you can learn all about space, space challenges and astronauts and even visit the actually used launch pads.
Eden Project, UK
Covering an area of about thirty football pitches, Cornwall’s Eden Project is a huge tropical garden which spans indoor and out, providing a great insight into mankind's dependence on plant life – an award winning visitor attraction.
Judge Harry Pregerson Interchange, Los Angeles, USA
Covering routes I 105 and I 110 the Judge Harry Pregerson Interchange in South Central LA was named after long time federal judge Harry Pregerson - who supervised the lawsuit concerning the I-105 freeway's construction.
Christ The Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was built as a symbol of Brazilian Christianity in 1850.The building is a religious monument set on the very top of the Corcovado Mountain and overlooks the city below.
Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort, USA
Where Fairytale dreams come, Walt Disney World resort Magic Kingdom is a massive development in Lake Buena Vista, Florida (near Orlando). The theme park originally opened on October 1st 1971 and is now recognized as one of the best and most popular places for family holidays.
Machu Picchu, Peru
The historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu in Peru ranks as one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. Set high on the eastern slopes of the Andes, many are still trying to uncover what mysteries lie here – the site is said to have been constructed 500+ years ago.
Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey
Looking across from one another, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are the core landmarks of the Istanbul’s culture. The Blue Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616, during the rule of Ahmed I and Hagia Sophia was first established back in 1935.
Mont Saint Michel, Normandy, France
Mont Saint Michel is one of France’s most recognizable landmarks with over 3 million visitors each year. Once a medieval fortress this ancient walled city was one of the first monuments to be classed as a UNESCO site. In 2009 it was recorded the island was home to a population of under 50.
Uluru (Ayers Rock), Northern Territory, Australia
Uluru or Ayers Rock as it’s more commonly known is a sacred rock in the middle of the Australian outback. Where native islanders have worshiped these parts for thousands of years – Ayers Rock is now part of the Uluru National Park which is overseen by the Australian government.
Vatican City
Vatican City is a city-state surrounded by Rome, Italy – home to hundreds of important arts, sculptures and iconic architectures including Laocoön, Renaissance frescoes and Michelangelo’s famous ceiling at the Sistine Chapel. Vatican City is also home Pope Francis, the 266th and current pope.
Auschwitz, Poland
Between 1940 and 1945, Auschwitz became the largest concentration and death camp built by the Nazis, in total 1.1 million people were murdered here, mostly of the Jewish religion. After these mass murders, Auschwitz quickly became a symbol of death. The events at Auschwitz can also be referred to as the Holocaust.
Palace of Versailles, Paris, France
The Palace of Versailles is a royal château in Versailles in the Île-de-France region of France. What was once a country village has transformed into a wealthy suburb of Paris, Château de Versailles is located 12 miles southwest of the French capital which welcomes millions each year.
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
On the borders of Zambia and Zimbabwe lies the UNESCO World Heritage Site – Victoria Falls. In the 1800s the falls were referred to a ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ by tribes living in the area, Victoria Falls are a sight of true beauty on the Zambezi River.
Wimbledon, UK
One of the oldest and most prestigious of tennis tournaments, Wimbledon is one of the major highlights on the sporting calendar during the summer season. The grounds at Wimbledon cover a total area of 42 acres including the car park area, able to hold a capacity of 38,500 spectators.
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