Google Search will now show monuments in 3D, initially available for select places

Google Search has now added Augmented Reality for viewing monuments in 3D. Currently, around 98 monuments can be viewed in 3D using AR.

Augmented Reality (AR) was added to the popular search engine Google a few years ago. It first launched the popular 3D animals, then dinosaurs, cars, or athletes from the last Olympics, among other objects that we can add in our living room and see from any angle with the smartphone.

Google is now bringing landmarks and monuments to you in augmented reality. Google's Arts & Culture team has added 3D virtual tours of iconic landmarks to its Search product, including important monuments like Tokyo Tower, Santa Croce, and Santa Maria Novella basilicas in Florence, and the Union Buildings in South Africa. In total Google has added augmented reality for around 98 monuments globally.