Prague now beautiful in Google Earth. Brno looks like hit by H-bomb

by Michal Kašpárek on July 6, 2009

Czech technology-related news website Živě.cz reported about 3D model of old Prague in Google Earth. Wow, it looks really great:

3D model of Prague Castle in Google Earth

3D model of Prague Castle in Google Earth

I was curiout about Brno. There are just few buildings standing in Google Earth, all located close to the centre, but not in it – it’s creepy, as if Brno was destroyed by an H-bomb exploding somewhere above Veveří st.

Mendel University of Agriculture and Forestry

Mendel University of Agriculture and Forestry

Spielberk Office Centre

Spielberk Office Centre

University of Technology

University of Technology


A block of flats at Štýřice

A block of flats at Štýřice

Sad, isn’t it? However, there are many more models available in Google 3D warehouse — I hope at least some of them will be finished and featured in Google Earth soon!

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For backpackers: Hostel Mitte

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