You know I'm a sucker for the technology and especially the merging of maps, flight, and my computer. Therefore I was very happy to try out the Utrecht fly-over map on google earth.

If you've ever messed with google earth then you might know that anyone can build 3d buildings and place them on a map. When this option first started years ago, only the most popular buildings would get a 3d image and appear on google earth. But now that some time has passed, maps such as the flyover 3d map of Utrecht have been built down to the most mind boggling little detail. To the point that we can actually call it a virtual flyover tour of a city.

Here's a link to a news item about the 3d tour and an interview with the designer. But Ill also include a link to the file so you can try it yourself (google earth needs to be installed on your computer - its free). So if you can't be in Utrecht right this minute, or if you're planning on going and want to get a feel for the streets and the city layout... try this out!