When we say "what a small world!", we express surprise that things which seem to be remote are actually very close to us. But Google has taken this idea a few steps forward, and has made our planet seem even smaller. With the photos below, you'll find that one click will let you step through the screen and take you to some fantastic locations! Isn't that even better than a photo? So take your pick: Will it be the Palace of Versailles you visit today? Or do you feel like diving in the Great Barrier Reef?
Click any of the photos of the locations below to start your adventure!
How it works
1. First, click on the photo of the place you want to go exploring. This will take you to the 'street view' interface of that destination with its photo. If you move your mouse on the photo, a grey arrow will appear. Once you click on it, you'll be taken to a location you can look around at.
2. Keep your finger on the left mouse button and move it in all directions to look around you.
3. Clicking on plus or minus will get you closer or further away from the image.
4. At the bottom or left hand side of the screen there will be another set of photos from your destination. Click on any of them to move to a new location nearby.
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