Google has been quietly developing and adding a large number of high quality 3D models (many of them with texture details) and uploading them to the Google 3DWarehouse. If you see a model by “Google” and select that link you will find all models by Google. Also, there is a link at the bottom of the main page to “Signature Buildings“. There are dozens of pages of models put up there – many within the last few months. There are famous skyscrapers, stadiums, museums, and many more from all over the world. Here are links to a few interesting ones:
About Frank Taylor
Frank Taylor started the Google Earth Blog in July, 2005 shortly after Google Earth was first released. He has worked with 3D computer graphics and VR for many years and was very impressed with this exciting product. Frank completed a 5.5 year circumnavigation of the earth by sailboat in June 2015 which you can read about at Tahina Expedition, and is a licensed pilot, backpacker, diver, and photographer.
I am living in a small town called titlagarh, in the State of Orissa, India, which is know as one of the hottest places in the world. But i am not able to see this town in satellite/map/hybrid view. please advise, how to view my town. Regards.. sanjay
You should move to a colder, visible town.
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