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See UNESCO from home in 360 degrees

by Sherry on July 14th, 2008

Here’s a fun way to check out the UNESCO sites from the comfort of your own home. The World Heritage Tour website presents various UNESCO World Heritage sites that you can peruse on a world map.

Simply choose the area of the world you want to see. The map will zoom in to show the UNESCO sites within that area. Again, choose the one that interests you and you’ll have the chance to click on photos that will then load into a panorama. You can use your mouse to drag the image to spin yourself in a complete circle, as though you were really standing there. You can also zoom in and out to get better detail.

The Internet will never replace actually being there, but it’s a great way to learn about UNESCO spots in your planned, upcoming vacation and they’re also a fun way to show your friends and family where you’ve been once you get back.

Thanks to Shane of The Tokyo Traveler for the heads’ up!

(photo: sxc.hu)

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