Since Monday, a Google Street View car has been navigating the streets of Monaco to update the popular virtual navigation service…
It’s the first time in over a decade that the tech giant’s cameras have roamed the Principality, with the last update dating back to the early 2010s.
Google Street View provides users with a 360-degree, panoramic view of streets worldwide, captured by specially equipped vehicles. These cars are outfitted with high-resolution cameras mounted on a tall mast, which continuously snap images as the car drives. The images are then processed and stitched together to create seamless, interactive street views that allow users to explore neighbourhoods virtually. Street View cars also use GPS to ensure the images are correctly geotagged, providing an accurate digital representation of the world.
The blue car, marked with “Google Street View” on its side, has been spotted across the country, aiming to capture Monaco’s rapidly changing landscape. Authorized by the Prince’s government, this update will address anachronisms that have persisted for years. For instance, the Odéon Tower and the new Yacht Club have been absent from Google’s digital map, and the updated coastline near Portier had not been reflected in earlier versions.
This project follows Google’s recent use of drones to map the Principality from the air, providing new perspectives previously unattainable by traditional methods. With this update, Google Street View will offer a more accurate and contemporary view of Monaco, helping users navigate its iconic streets and landmarks.
