Most of us use Google Maps to find directions to somewhere new or to estimate the time a trip will take. But search the Web site for Jerusalem and the advantages take on a whole new level.
You can take a virtual tour of Jerusalem. Obviously, you can sight-see anywhere in the world using this method. But Jerusalem offers unique benefits for Christians.
I suggest as a starting place searching for “Temple Mount, Jerusalem” in Google Maps. When you do, you’re screen will look something like the following image.
Google maps gives you several options to view your map:
But the view we want to use for our virtual tour of Jerusalem is Street View. You don’t access it the same way you do the other views.
Click and drag the little yellow man at bottom right.
I’d love to have you join me for one of our upcoming tours to the Bible Lands.
When you drag the yellow guy onto the map, the roads turn blue, as below:
These blue places represent spots you can put your yellow man, and when you do, the screen changes into Street View. When you move him around a window pops up (see above) giving information about the places (if it’s available).
For example, if you drag him to the Western Wall Plaza area, you’ll see something like this:
Notice a few things:
You can expand your window to full-screen view by clicking the arrows at top right (see below). If you get “lost” on your virtual tour of Jerusalem, or want to return to the Map view, just click the X at top right.
Now the fun begins. Why not explore a few places?
To get your started, I’ve circled a few places on the map to drag your little yellow man. The possibilities are many.
Tell me what you think: What place do you wish you could take a virtual tour of? To leave a comment, just click here.