Just in time for spring vacation planning, Street View imagery of Greece has arrived in Google Maps . Starting today, travelers can get an immersive look at the Greek landscape, unveiling some of the country’s major cities, tourist destinations, cultural and historic sites, and natural landscapes. Collected with the the Street View Trekker , a wearable backpack with a camera system on top, this imagery allows potential tourists to virtually walk through the mountainous and winding pathways of Greece, enticing them to visit in person. Grow Greek Tourism Online initiative , which provides Greek tourism entrepreneurs free trainings and online tools to grow their business throughout the year. Meteora , which literally translates to “middle of the sky.” This UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the largest and most important complexes of Greek Orthodox monasteries in Greece, second only to Mount Athos .view of Athens from Lycabettus hill . According to Greek mythology, the Goddess Athena dropped this mountain in surprise after hearing bad news from a raven. No matter its origin, the vistas are a beautiful place to enjoy the warm, Greek sun above and the urban landscape below. Balos off the coast of Crete. This islet forms part of a cape through the lagoon called Cap Tigani (which means "frying pan" in Greek).Samaria Gorge , a National Park and a World's Biosphere Reserve, with a length of 18 km.Greek gallery .Posted by Magdalena Filak, Street View Associate Program Manager
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