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Warning => This article is about an addictive new website. Only read this when you have time for fun!
Google Street View can give us valuable information. When you want to see what a place looks like as if you were there, Google Street View can show you that perspective. You can view a landmark, building, house, or another place as if you were standing in front of it.
While Google Street View is an important tech tool, it also can be a fun and fascinating diversion. As Google Street View cars record images around the world, they sometimes capture unusual sights.
Many articles have been written about bizarre Google Street View scenes, but they mostly list those scenes. Now there’s a new website called The Wonders of Street View that lets you discover and explore the most interesting scenes of Google Street View right from the site.
When you have time to play, you can discover and look around some of the most interesting scenes on Earth using The Wonders of Street View.
About The Wonders of Street View
Neal Agarwal, a self-described “creative coder,” harnessed his passion for Google Street View. He created The Wonders of Street View that shows us weird, wild, and wonderful scenes around the world. Prepare to be captivated as you get to discover some of the most interesting scenes the world has to offer.
Agarwal announced the new website on Twitter two weeks ago:
How to Use The Wonders of Street View
To get started having fun, head to The Wonders of Street View. You’ll be greeted by a fascinating scene such as this one from Scott’s Hut in Antarctica:
Curious about what you’re seeing? Information about the scene is in the upper left corner of the image.
Google Street View scenes are embedded into The Wonders of Street View. As with Google Street View, you can move around the scene to look up, down, left, and right on The Wonders of Street View. You can move the cursor to examine the scene 360°, just as if you were using Google Street View.
If you like a scene, you can tap or click the Like button to be able to return to it later. You can also share your favorite scen with others using the Share button. The Share button provides a link to the scene both on The Wonders of Street View and on Google Street View.
Want to continue exploring new scenes? Click or tap the
On Twitter, Agarwal shared his favorite Google Street View scene:
As you continue to hit the Random button on The Wonders of Street View, you may find your new favorite scene.
But be careful. As I warned at the beginning of this article, The Wonders of Street View can be highly addictive!
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Sharing Your Favorite Google Street View Scenes with The Wonders of Street View
If you know of an interesting Google Street View scene that you think belongs on The Wonders of Street View, you can suggest it to the site. Click or tap the ⓘ in the bottom right corner of the scene.
A link will open for you to send your suggestion to The Wonders of Street View.
Your Thoughts
Do you like exploring interesting Google Street View scenes around the world? Have you checked out The Wonders of Street View? What is your favorite Google Street View scene??
Share your thoughts in the Comments section below!
Ramya says
It’s fascinating to see the various Google Street View scenes captured from all over the world, showcasing the beauty and diversity of our planet. The most intriguing scenes are a testament to the power of technology in allowing us to virtually travel and experience new places. Thank you for sharing this informative and visually stunning article, it’s sure to inspire wanderlust in many readers!
Carolyn Nicander Mohr says
Hi Ramya, Yes, this website is highly addictive. It’s so much fun to see these intriguing scenes from all over the world. I keep clicking to see what new scene I’ll see next!