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2013-05-18 10:15:49 (1 comments, 7 reshares, 60 +1s)

Today, May 18th 2013 is International Museum Day! Over the past week, we've been highlighting imagery from some these treasure troves of culture, art and history. 

Today's scene is brought to you from the Acropolis Museum in Athens, which looks spectacular both outside and inside. Click on the following link to be taken to the Street View image where you can explore further http://goo.gl/maps/bF7oL. We'd love for you share your own finds too by using the hash tag #museumview

If you'd like to explore this museum in more detail, check out the +Google Art Project website for even more treats. http://www.googleartproject.com/collection/acropolis-museum/museumview/

#streetview   #internationalmuseumday   #imd2013  

2013-05-17 10:54:11 (14 comments, 95 reshares, 743 +1s)

May 18th is International Museum Day, so each day this week we're going to be highlighting some of Street View's trips to these treasure troves of culture, art and history as we go indoors with Museum-view. We'll be using the hash tag #museumview , if you'd like to contribute your own finds. 

Today's scene shows the splendor of The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia. Click on the following link to be taken to the Street View image where you can explore further. http://goo.gl/maps/1TgMl   #streetview   #internationalmuseumday  

If you'd like to explore this museum in more detail, check out the +Google Art Project website for even more treats. http://www.googleartproject.com/collection/the-state-hermitage-museum/museumview/

2013-05-17 00:19:50 (119 comments, 584 reshares, 908 +1s)

Thanks to everyone who requested an invite to preview the new Google Maps. We’re happy to announce we’ve just let in the first group of users from around the world. If you haven’t gotten your invite yet, don’t worry. We’ll be rolling it out to more people in the coming days and weeks.

To those who have joined the preview, welcome! You can learn more about the new features by checking out this short series of "How To" videos: http://goo.gl/RgKEe

We’re always looking for ways to improve Google Maps, and you can help by clicking the button in the upper-right corner of the map and giving us feedback.

And if you haven’t requested an invite yet, we’d love to have you to try it out. Visit maps.google.com/preview to sign up. 

#newgooglemaps #io13

2013-05-16 22:16:28 (15 comments, 40 reshares, 472 +1s)

May 18th is International Museum Day, so we're highlighting some of Street View's trips to these treasure troves of culture, art and history as we go indoors. Contribute your own finds with #museumview

Today we're exploring The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York - can you guess which part of the museum we're in? Get a closer look at http://goo.gl/maps/SB3t2

Learn and see more with the +Google Art Project 
http://www.googleartproject.com/collection/the-metropolitan-museum-of-art/museumview//

#StreetView   #internationalmuseumday #IMD2013  

2013-05-16 18:46:02 (23 comments, 82 reshares, 453 +1s)

New crisis map for Cyclone Mahasen features the storm's path, shelter locations in Bangladesh, flooded areas, rainfall levels and cloud imagery. Updates will be added as more information is collected.

Visit the map at http://goo.gl/sCTAS

2013-05-15 19:16:47 (89 comments, 487 reshares, 1412 +1s)

Meet the new Google Maps: built to be smarter and more immersive. Each time you click or search, our new technology draws you a tailored map that highlights the information you need. Learn more: http://goo.gl/93IFB

Want to be among the first to experience the new desktop Google Maps? Request an invite at www.google.com/maps/preview

  #newgooglemaps #io13 #googleio

2013-05-15 10:24:51 (20 comments, 138 reshares, 508 +1s)

May 18th is International Museum Day, so each day this week we're going to be highlighting some of Street View's trips to these treasure troves of culture, art and history as we go indoors with Museum-view. We'll be using the hash tag #museumview , if you'd like to contribute your own finds. 

Today's scene is from the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Click on the following link to be taken to the Street View image where you can explore further. http://goo.gl/maps/ZpvWg   #streetview   #internationalmuseumday  

If you'd like to explore this museum in more detail, check out the +Google Art Project website for even more treats. http://www.googleartproject.com/collection/national-gallery-of-australia-canberra/museumview/

2013-05-14 10:36:47 (26 comments, 91 reshares, 542 +1s)

May 18th is International Museum Day, so each day this week we're going to be highlighting some of Street View's trips to these treasure troves of culture, art and history as we go indoors with Museum-view. We'll be using the hash tag #museumview, if you'd like to contribute your own finds. 

Today's scene is from the National Museum of Iraq in Baghdad. Click on the following link to be taken to the Street View image where you can explore further. http://goo.gl/maps/qD0vy  #streetview  #internationalmuseumday  

If you enjoy these posts, check out the Google Art Project website for even more treats http://www.googleartproject.com/

2013-05-13 13:18:06 (27 comments, 94 reshares, 522 +1s)

May 18th is International Museum Day, so each day this week we're going to be highlighting some of Street View's trips to these treasure troves of culture, art and history as we go indoors with Museum-view. We'll be using the hash tag #museumview , if you'd like to contribute your own finds. 

Today's scene is from the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. Click on the following link to be taken to the Street View image where you can explore further. http://goo.gl/maps/XO7Y1  #streetview   #internationalmuseumday  

If you enjoy these posts, check out the Google Art Project website for even more treats http://www.googleartproject.com/

2013-05-11 12:16:54 (17 comments, 30 reshares, 440 +1s)

Loving our new office decor: each letter represents a different office.

Made via +Makeably  #maplove  

2013-05-10 21:03:05 (18 comments, 40 reshares, 235 +1s)

Happy Friday! Have any travel plans for the weekend?

You can get a virtual headstart with this fun  #StreetView  game http://geoguessr.com/   #TGIF   

2013-05-10 09:49:36 (12 comments, 30 reshares, 370 +1s)

We think this looks a little like a giant slide, leading us all into a world of beautiful scenery #streetview #scenicstreetviewfridays  

Click on the following link to be taken to the Street View image where you can explore further - http://goo.gl/maps/8j8rd

(don't forget these links work on your Android or iPhone too! Just grab the iPhone app (http://goo.gl/4oENi), or Android app (http://goo.gl/mSx90) if you haven't done so already!)

2013-05-10 03:02:57 (17 comments, 84 reshares, 501 +1s)

Explore the world through time and share your #timelapse

Did you know you can now access nearly three decades of Earth imagery from space in an interactive map? Try it now, and use the search box at the top of the page to zoom to anywhere in the world: http://goo.gl/GARs1 

Share your favorite finds with both the hashtag #timelapse and map link (use the "Share this view" button below the map). We'll round up the best ones to showcase later — and there may even be a special sticker in it for you!

Learn more about our project with the +U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and +NASA over on the Official Google Blog: http://goo.gl/cqYDA

2013-05-09 20:17:19 (11 comments, 39 reshares, 221 +1s)

With Google I/O around the corner, you can get a sneak peek of the Google Maps sessions & developer sandbox on the +Google Maps API blog at http://goo.gl/Hdgqu

We're excited to see some map diving!

2013-05-09 15:29:09 (35 comments, 302 reshares, 762 +1s)

2013-05-08 11:56:10 (31 comments, 54 reshares, 496 +1s)

Here's a piece of pavement art taking shape in Florence, Italy. Street Art-View! #streetview 

Click on the following link to be taken to the Street View image where you can explore further - http://goo.gl/maps/X4Ipu

(don't forget these links work on your Android or iPhone too! Just grab the iPhone app (http://goo.gl/4oENi), or Android app (http://goo.gl/mSx90) if you haven't done so already!)

2013-05-03 16:25:37 (20 comments, 36 reshares, 340 +1s)

Can you guess what +Google Maps has in common with a classic mathematical problem? Here's a hint: some new Street View scenery in Kaliningrad, Russia. Find out more: http://goo.gl/qMGaW

2013-05-03 10:29:46 (16 comments, 27 reshares, 481 +1s)

This looks like a lovely little spot to sit down, enjoy the view and begin the weekend. #streetview   #scenicstreetviewfridays  

Click on the following link to be taken to the Street View image where you can explore further - http://goo.gl/maps/7Hwwe

(don't forget these links work on your Android or iPhone too! Just grab the iPhone app (http://goo.gl/4oENi), or Android app (http://goo.gl/mSx90) if you haven't done so already!)

2013-05-03 01:24:30 (24 comments, 25 reshares, 395 +1s)

Thank you to all our users who voted for Google Maps (iPhone app & morethanamap.com) for the Webby Awards.

Google Maps is the result of our never-ending quest for the perfect map--we're honored for the recognition and to be in such good company! http://goo.gl/o7eb8

2013-05-05 06:32:11 (28 comments, 36 reshares, 462 +1s)

Dreaming of a vacation... but not sure where to go?

We're visually surfing these gorgeous Boracay beaches http://goo.gl/oKyXV. 

Searching for places on #Panoramio lets you check out stunning photos taken by talented photographers and can help you research your future vacation.

The picture shown here was taken by Tuderna, and you can see the full resolution photo at http://www.panoramio.com/photo/33512806

2013-05-01 10:52:58 (23 comments, 61 reshares, 439 +1s)

What's your favourite moment from The Simpsons? Here's some inspiration from #streetview  

Click on the following link to be taken to the Street View image where you can explore further - http://goo.gl/maps/g4ahL

(don't forget these links work on your Android or iPhone too! Just grab the iPhone app (http://goo.gl/4oENi), or Android app (http://goo.gl/mSx90) if you haven't done so already!)

2013-04-30 23:20:52 (18 comments, 63 reshares, 570 +1s)

Forge Mill Needle Museum, Redditch, United Kingdom #photosphere  

2013-04-29 18:28:35 (31 comments, 153 reshares, 507 +1s)

Did you dance today? 

Today may be International Dance Day, but for +Matt Harding dancing is something he does frequently all around the world. Dancing is universal and there's no better way to discover this like getting up, packing your bags and traveling. Luckily, doing so is a bit easier by using the tools and features Google Maps provides. 

Read more on Lat Long Blog: http://goo.gl/uU7Bo

2013-04-29 10:36:14 (39 comments, 82 reshares, 761 +1s)

Erm, does anyone have an umbrella? If not, we suggest visiting Paris!

Click on the following link to be taken to the Street View image where you can explore further - http://goo.gl/maps/f8jse #streetview

(don't forget these links work on your Android or iPhone too! Just grab the iPhone app (http://goo.gl/4oENi), or Android app (http://goo.gl/mSx90) if you haven't done so already!)

2013-04-26 11:32:16 (57 comments, 47 reshares, 597 +1s)

The gentle rolling hills and meandering rivers of the Northumberland countryside on the English/Scottish border.

Click on the following link to be taken to the Street View image where you can explore further - http://goo.gl/maps/cqjQ1 #streetview #scenicstreetviewfridays  

(don't forget these links work on your Android or iPhone too! Just grab the iPhone app (http://goo.gl/4oENi), or Android app (http://goo.gl/mSx90) if you haven't done so already!)

2013-05-13 11:25:10 (29 comments, 65 reshares, 725 +1s)

So much beauty in unexpected places, such as in Krystyna's striking photo of the historic St. Pauli Elbtunnel in Hamburg, Germany.

Join the conversation about this photo (and access the full resolution version) at http://goo.gl/UQHbY.

By the way, we'd love you sharing your photographs in the friendly #Panoramio community at http://www.panoramio.com/; selected photos appear (attributed, of course!) on Google Maps and Google Earth.

2013-04-24 14:17:45 (46 comments, 94 reshares, 414 +1s)

As part of our Ground Truth project today we are publishing more comprehensive and accurate maps for Thailand and Indonesia.

The country of Indonesia spans more than 17,000 islands; with today’s update, many of these islands — including Komodo Island, home to some world-famous dragons — are appearing on Google Maps for the first time. http://goo.gl/2bDcO

2013-04-24 11:03:56 (144 comments, 163 reshares, 896 +1s)

So, you know when you're looking at something and you realise that you're reading it upside down? Is this what the builders did here?

Click on the following link to be taken to the Street View image where you can explore further - http://goo.gl/maps/WSGkk #streetview 

(don't forget these links work on your Android or iPhone too! Just grab the iPhone app (http://goo.gl/4oENi), or Android app (http://goo.gl/mSx90) if you haven't done so already!)

2013-04-23 22:36:42 (45 comments, 66 reshares, 615 +1s)

Welcome Hungary and Lesotho!

We’ve now reached 50 countries with the launch of #streetview in Hungary and Lesotho along with the largest single update of Street View imagery we’ve ever pushed.  Over 350,000 miles (563,270 km) of imagery across 14 countries!

Read more: http://goo.gl/N4KtQ

2013-04-23 19:19:47 (26 comments, 61 reshares, 484 +1s)

Tiny planet ftw

2013-04-23 13:55:02 (63 comments, 58 reshares, 361 +1s)

Google Map Maker is now available in Germany, Finland, and the Aland Islands!

Google Map Maker ist nun in Deutschland, Finnland und auf den Åland-Inseln verfügbar!

Googlen karttoja voi päivittää Map Makerilla nyt myös Suomessa!


featured below: Dresden Frauenkirche and Altstadt, Germany, Before and After

2013-04-22 20:50:03 (55 comments, 47 reshares, 397 +1s)

If you're a football enthusiast, then you'll probably know that tonight saw Manchester United win the football Premier League. Here's their home stadium of Old Trafford in Manchester, UK.

Click on the following link to be taken to the Street View image where you can explore further - http://goo.gl/maps/hi1wz #streetview 

(don't forget these links work on your Android or iPhone too! Just grab the iPhone app (http://goo.gl/4oENi), or Android app (http://goo.gl/mSx90) if you haven't done so already!)

2013-04-22 18:10:06 (25 comments, 37 reshares, 414 +1s)

What do Remora fish & Google Maps transit have in common? More than you’d think! http://goo.gl/g7rX4

2013-04-22 16:52:47 (0 comments, 10 reshares, 177 +1s)

Chasing deadly storms, studying life on the Great Barrier Reef, monitoring Earth from the sky. 

Technology allows explorers to go to new extremes and discover more about our world. 

National Geographic is bringing together leaders that use the newest technology to explore and conserve our Earth. Join us for a live Hangout on Earth Day, April 22 at 12 p.m. ET (5 p.m. UTC, April 23 at 2 a.m. AEST) to celebrate innovation in exploration.

We'll be joined by National Geographic Explorer and Severe-Storms Researcher +Tim Samaras, +NASA's Operation IceBridge Project Manager Christy Hansen, and +Catlin Seaview Survey's Marine Biologist Richard Fitzpatrick.

What do you want to ask them? Post your questions below using #OurEarth or upload them to YouTube. You may even be invited to ask your questions live.

We're continuing toce... more »

2013-04-22 13:07:37 (30 comments, 45 reshares, 442 +1s)

Meet Stan, Google's very own T. rex, located at the Googleplex. Don't worry, he's a lot more friendly than he looks. Click on the following link to be taken to the Street View image where you can explore further - http://goo.gl/maps/d7srj #streetview

(don't forget these links work on your Android or iPhone too! Just grab the iPhone app (http://goo.gl/4oENi), or Android app (http://goo.gl/mSx90) if you haven't done so already!)

2013-04-20 13:05:36 (67 comments, 154 reshares, 577 +1s)

The Google Crisis Response team has launched person finder for the Sichuan earthquake (网上寻人: 四川地震)  http://google.org/personfinder/2013-sichuan-earthquake

2013-04-19 11:47:11 (33 comments, 49 reshares, 612 +1s)

We begin our weekends in a reflective mood, just as this beautiful Street View image shows. Click on the following link to be taken to the Street View image where you can explore further - http://goo.gl/maps/5fvQx #streetview   #scenicstreetviewfridays

(don't forget these links work on your Android or iPhone too! Just grab the iPhone app (http://goo.gl/4oENi), or Android app (http://goo.gl/mSx90) if you haven't done so already!)

2013-04-19 02:18:44 (11 comments, 29 reshares, 273 +1s)

Every year, American Rivers (www.americanrivers.org) highlights 10 of America’s most endangered rivers. See how the organization uses Google Maps to share their story: http://goo.gl/7Bgsi

2013-04-18 21:21:09 (16 comments, 63 reshares, 257 +1s)

Learn how to add political boundaries in Google Maps with this latest Map Maker tutorial!

2013-04-18 19:22:33 (22 comments, 13 reshares, 183 +1s)

Google Maps for iPhone has been nominated for 3 Webby Awards.

Guides/Ratings/Reviews -- http://goo.gl/5YCfF
Best User Experience -- http://goo.gl/mwfak 
Best Use of GPS or Location Technology -- http://goo.gl/bUZNQ

Vote for us!

2013-04-18 18:39:32 (57 comments, 89 reshares, 656 +1s)

Tour a palace in Portugal

Jump from a beautiful picture into an interactive "Look around" and peaceful "Photo tour." 

Visit #panorarmio member Cláudio's photo at http://goo.gl/GS6Ci and then click on the links below the photo for the full experience.

2013-04-18 16:56:37 (9 comments, 22 reshares, 114 +1s)

An exciting opportunity is coming up in July: the first annual Geo for Higher Ed Summit. 

What: Geo for Higher Ed Summit
When: July 22-24, 2013, deadline to apply is May 1st, 2013.
Where: Google Headquarters, Mountain View, California

This special 3-day, hands-on technical workshop is designed for mapping and technology instructors and researchers in higher education institutions, who are actively working on projects related to mapping. To find out more and apply, visit http://geoforhighered2013.earthoutreach.org

2013-04-17 12:20:36 (20 comments, 35 reshares, 435 +1s)

Today's Street View image is for our friends in Boston, showing the Hood Milk Bottle outside the Boston Children's Museum, along with the financial district in the background. Click on the following link to be taken to the Street View image where you can explore further - http://goo.gl/maps/Gi0g5

(don't forget these links work on your Android or iPhone too! Just grab the iPhone app (http://goo.gl/4oENi), or Android app (http://goo.gl/mSx90) if you haven't done so already!)

2013-04-16 17:20:39 (44 comments, 72 reshares, 520 +1s)

Byron Bay Lighthouse - The Most Easterly Point in Australia - Shot with Nexus 4 on Tripod with Joby Griptight Mount

2013-04-15 21:08:52 (18 comments, 191 reshares, 543 +1s)

If you have information on anyone in the #BostonMarathon , or are looking for someone, please visit the Google Person Finder which has just been launched to help people locate others. - http://google.org/personfinder/2013-boston-explosions

2013-04-15 13:04:46 (41 comments, 105 reshares, 653 +1s)

Today it's lift off of Space Shuttle Street View as we visit the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Here's the view of the Vehicle Assembly Building from Launch Pad 39A. Click on the following link to be taken to the Street View image where you can explore further - http://goo.gl/maps/7JLi8 #streetview  

(don't forget these links work on your Android or iPhone too! Just grab the iPhone app (http://goo.gl/4oENi), or Android app (http://goo.gl/mSx90) if you haven't done so already!)

2013-04-14 05:35:39 (251 comments, 377 reshares, 1833 +1s)

We have discovered evidence that the Time Lords have visited London http://goo.gl/maps/MrhrE #streetview

2013-04-12 21:14:14 (44 comments, 129 reshares, 787 +1s)

Have you ever wanted to learn more about that little orange person in Google Maps? Did you know he started out as 'Tofu-man'? 

Learn more about the history of Pegman with this fascinating buzzfeed article: http://www.buzzfeed.com/justinesharrock/pegman-googles-weird-art-project-hidden-in-plain-sight

2013-04-12 11:54:38 (31 comments, 24 reshares, 439 +1s)

If you go down to the woods today you're sure of a big surprise... http://goo.gl/maps/N1Jm9 #scenicstreetviewfridays   #streetview  

2013-04-11 22:10:59 (0 comments, 16 reshares, 141 +1s)

Latest Google Maps API Map of the Week post by +Mano Marks.