Major Google Maps European Update

First there was a massive update of Google Earth’s satellite and aerial photography, much of which affected (and improved) the imagery for Europe. Then that imagery was carried over to Google Maps, which again had an impact on European views. Then, yesterday, driving directions came to some European locations in Google Maps, which was kind of odd because the street data hadn’t shown up yet. Now, as of this morning, European streets have arrived in Google Maps — I tested a part of Paris I once stayed in, and everything’s there, but I can’t speak to every European country or city.

Update, April 27: More details from the Google Blog.

Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at 7:27 AM
Categories: Driving Directions, Google Earth, Online Maps, Satellite & Aerial

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Hallo! A collection of beautiful italian places at
http://italyongoogleearth.blogspot.com
Hope you like!

sgurz | 04/25/2006 at 9:21 AM | #

Yes, as far as I know most European cities have street-level precision. Heck, even small swiss alpine villages have named streets!

The search function doesn’t work on the street names, though. Or otherwise I still didn’t grasp how to use it…

Timtom | 04/25/2006 at 9:44 AM | #

Spanish streets on-line too. :)

enelajo.net

Editor | 04/26/2006 at 7:16 AM | #

I really enjoyed the satellite images of some cities in europe like Ferrol, Spain. Is it posible to request the same for other cities? If so, how about Pleven, Bulgaria. Also in south america like maracaibo venezuela or the lake and surrounding areas

thanks

john valor | 05/24/2006 at 3:18 PM | #

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