Google Street View Car Returns to Update Monaco's Virtual Maps After a Decade

A Google Street View vehicle has been seen traversing Monaco since Monday, marking its first presence in over a decade to update the digital maps of the principality. The initiative aims to provide a fresh and accurate visual guide of Monaco, capturing the nuances of its evolving urban landscape through high-resolution, 360-degree photographic technology. This update is critical as it promises to incorporate significant developments such as the Odéon Tower and the new Yacht Club, which were previously missing from the platform.

The specially equipped Google car, easily identifiable with its "Google Street View" insignia, has been authorized by the Prince’s government to navigate and record the streets. The vehicle, equipped with advanced cameras and GPS technology, ensures that the images are not only stitched seamlessly but are also geotagged accurately. This meticulous process aids in offering an immersive and interactive experience for users wishing to explore Monaco virtually.

Complementing this ground-level survey, Google has also employed drone technology to capture aerial views of Monaco, providing perspectives that were once unattainable. These efforts are part of Google’s broader strategy to enhance its Street View service by integrating more current and detailed views of the principality, thereby aiding navigation and enriching the virtual experience of users worldwide.