Google StreetView sighting in Romania

Google StreetView in Cluj-Napoca (click for larger image)

Google StreetView, for those who don’t know, is a newer element of Google Maps which lets you have a 360 degree look around many of the worlds major cities like New York, London or Barcelona. The ever expanding array of locations means you can explore places “on foot” where you’ve never been to or find your way around as a tourist.

While taking a drive near Cluj Napoca International Airport (the E576, coordinates +46° 46′ 51.98″, +23° 40′ 46.49″ on Google Maps) – my home town, last week I saw something quite interesting; the Google StreetView car. I’m unsure if they’re mapping the city, photographing for StreetView or just passing through (it had German licence plates). What I cant tell you is that there are a lot more roads showing up on Google Maps for Romania than a month ago when I last checked, so I’m assuming that’s what it is doing.

The car was parked on the side of the road and when I pulled over to take a couple of shots it speeded away so I’m left with only this one, which is more than most people get. As far as I know this is the first time one of Mountain View Chocolate Factory’s cars was photographed in Romania – correct me if I’m wrong.

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