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Visit the sets of this year’s Emmy Award nominees on Google Maps
August 21, 2014
Whether you’re into D.C. intrigue or Khaleesi’s conquests, chances are you’re watching the
Emmy Awards
on Monday. To get ready for the show, relive your favorite moments from this year’s
nominees
with Google Maps. Let’s take a peek at a highlight reel of some hot spots and scenes!
If you’re craving ribs after a
House of Cards
binge-watching session, head over to Frank Underwood’s favorite restaurant,
Freddy’s BBQ Rib Joint
, in Baltimore on Street View.
Street View of the filming location of
Freddy’s BBQ Joint
in
Netflix’s House of Cards
More in the mood for afternoon tea? Then visit
Highclere Castle
in North Wessex Downs, where PBS’ critically-acclaimed drama
Downton Abbey
is filmed.
Photo Sphere of
Highclere Castle
, North Wessex Downs, the filming location of PBS’
Downton Abbey
Tired of teaching high school chemistry like our friend Walter White from
AMC’s Breaking Bad
? Well, look no further, because we heard that Albuquerque’s
Los Pollos Hermanos
is hiring.
Street View of the filming location of
Los Pollos Hermanos
in
AMC’s Breaking Bad
Warlords, the Night’s Watch and royalty from all the Seven Kingdoms can agree that the scenery in
HBO’s Game of Thrones
seems like it’s from another world. Google Maps lets you fly over Marrakech to visit
Aït-Ben-Haddou
, the set of Yunkai, one of the cities conquered by the Mother of Dragons,
Daenerys Targaryen
.
Photo of
Aït-Ben-Haddou
, Marrakech, Morocco, filming location of Yunkai in
HBO’s Game of Thrones
Or if political intrigue is more your style, then you might be surprised to learn that
Olivia Pope and Associates
from
ABC’s Scandal
do their fixing at the Palace Theatre in downtown Los Angeles!
Street View of the filming location of
Olivia Pope and Associates
in
ABC’s Scandal
While we can’t get you a ticket to the awards, Google Maps can at least make you feel like an extra on the set of your favorite show. Happy (Street) viewing!
Posted by Susan Cadrecha, Google Maps and TV Fanatic
Explore the geysers and waterfalls of Iceland on Google Maps
August 20, 2014
In his book
Tales of Iceland
, Stephen Markley wrote, “The problem with driving around Iceland is that you’re basically confronted by a new soul-enriching, breath-taking, life-affirming natural sight every five... minutes. It’s totally exhausting.” We've never been ones to take someone else's word for it when it comes to sightseeing, so we took Street View to some of the most stunning locations throughout the country. As it turns out, Markley was right...and now with
Street View
, you can take a journey through Iceland to explore these beautiful places too.
We started with Iceland's "Golden Circle," a famous loop in the southern part of the country. Here’s a look at the famous
Gullfoss Waterfall
on the Hvítá river in the south west of the country. The average amount of water crashing over the falls can reach as much as 140 cubic meters/second at its summertime peak.
Gullfoss Waterfall on Street View
Then, we made the trek to what’s known locally as “Geysir,” or the
Haukadalur Geothermal Area
. Our cameras snapped footage of
Strokkur
, which routinely erupts every five to 10 minutes, and the bigger
Geysir
, which is largely dormant now but used to erupt several times a day. Interestingly, this is
the
geyser that lent its name to the phenomenon in many languages.
Haukadalur Geothermal Area on Street View
We’ve also captured beautiful heritage sites including
Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður
, a national park, and the UNESCO site
Þingvellir
, a place of great historical, cultural and geological
importance
. Iceland's Parliament,
Alþingi
, was established on this site in the year 930, and in 1930 the national park was established to protect the remains.
Þingvellir on Google Street View
And the wonders don’t stop there. Gaze at
Dettifoss
, a waterfall situated in the Vatnajökull National Park and said to be the most powerful waterfall in Europe, or explore
Kerið
, the perfect volcanic crater lake.
Dettifoss Waterfall on Street View
Kerið on Street View
So start your
virtual exploration
now—and it's OK if, like Markley, exhaustion sets in and you need to take a nap in the middle. We—and Iceland's astonishing natural beauty—will be waiting.
Posted by Deanna Yick, Street View Program Manager
Take a college road trip with Street View
August 7, 2014
Whether you’re a college applicant or a curious parent getting to know your kid’s new home away from home, Street View can take you on a walking tour of schools around the world. Starting today, you’ll be able to explore 36 new university campuses across the U.S. and Canada with Street View in Google Maps.
First stop:
Georgetown University
in Washington, D.C. Architecture buffs will love Georgetown's Healy Hall, a
National Historic Landmark
and iconic building in the Romanesque revival style.
Healy Lawn, Georgetown University
Now let’s head south. If a tropical climate is more your speed, maybe the
University of Miami
is the right place for you. Strolling UM’s scenic pathways winding through palm trees and clear blue water, you almost need to put on your shades. Talk about extra credit!
Coral Gables, University of Miami
Finally, let’s stop by the
University of Regina
in Canada. Founded in 1911, the school is known for its emphasis on
experiential learning
. Although its Saskatchewan location can get pretty cold, students can take advantage of the beautiful green when the sun is shining.
Dr. Lloyd Barber Academic Green, University of Regina
These universities are the latest additions to the hundreds of college campuses all over the world that are already available for you to explore in Google Maps. To see if a Street View tour of your dream school is available, search for a particular university on Google Maps and click on
Pegman
to enter the Street View imagery. Visit our
Street View gallery
for global highlights and other popular universities around the world.
So if you can’t make it in person, Street View can help you get a feel for the place you’re considering spending the next four years. And for you parents out there, this might help you get used to the idea of an empty nest!
Posted by Deanna Yick, Street View Program Manager
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