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Using Google Earth to explore The Dam
Posted: Tue 13th Jan 2009 12:10 am
by drayman86
I've been messing around with Google Earth, trying to get a bit familiar with streets, layouts, my hotel location, etc. Of course it's not like actually walking the streets, however there ARE major areas and buildings marked with links to pics of them. Pretty cool way to become visually familiar with major landmarks such at St. Nicholas chruch near Centraal Station.
Posted: Tue 13th Jan 2009 12:18 am
by nehctik
Did you Download google earth or are using the online version if the online one, have you got a link?
Posted: Tue 13th Jan 2009 04:16 am
by murphyscafe
Posted: Tue 13th Jan 2009 12:07 pm
by drayman86
nehctik wrote:Did you Download google earth or are using the online version if the online one, have you got a link?
I like the online version. Allows you to save cities and locations.
http://earth.google.com/
Easy and fun way to become familiar with the Dam. Example: I now know that when I exit Centraal Station, I head towards the St. Nicholas Church, which is at the end of Warmoesstraat. Head up the street, and my hotel is just about half a kilometer (Greenhouse Effect).
Posted: Tue 13th Jan 2009 03:59 pm
by Pala
Here's the ACD data. It's a couple of years old, so there will be some errors.
http://www.kinnik.com/amscs.kml
cheers,
chuck.
Posted: Tue 13th Jan 2009 04:05 pm
by codejd
google earth is really cool on my iTouch
Posted: Tue 13th Jan 2009 06:46 pm
by milehigh
You can save location's with the downloaded version too. And it does 3-D much better. Click that button and zoom to street level and rotate 90%. Cool man. I can see myself on my balcony.
Posted: Tue 13th Jan 2009 09:17 pm
by nehctik
If you follow damrak straight down from central station, it leads to a open area this is dam square right with the big statue momument thingy? I ask cause i'm useless with directions and even while in amsterdam i got lost and my friend who i travelled with had to take the lead and guide me round lol.
Also wht do I do with the KML file?
Posted: Tue 13th Jan 2009 10:22 pm
by schererbuzz
codejd wrote:google earth is really cool on my iTouch
Is there an app for it, or do you just go to the website?
Posted: Tue 13th Jan 2009 11:26 pm
by ramses
it's on the maps app that comes with it.
Posted: Wed 14th Jan 2009 01:08 am
by schererbuzz
ramses wrote:it's on the maps app that comes with it.
OK, thanks. Yea, I've dropped a pin on the hotel I'm staying at along with a few coffeeshops.
Posted: Wed 14th Jan 2009 10:44 am
by drayman86
ramses wrote:OK, thanks. Yea, I've dropped a pin on the hotel I'm staying at along with a few coffeeshops.
Exactly what I've been doing with it. I've got two maps going; coffeeshops on one, and other attractions/sights on the other.
walk round the dam on the internet
Posted: Wed 14th Jan 2009 09:15 pm
by Potimus
Hey guys,
dunno if anyones seen google streetview where on google maps you can walk around the citys....its amazing....although the 'Dam hasnt been photographed for it yet i dont think.
however, check out this site if you want to relive some moments in the 'Dam
its like an early streetview i guess
http://amsterdaminsite.nl/burgo.en/J1404103.HTM
Potimus