Even with unlimited resources and a serious case of wanderlust, it’s unlikely that you or I will be able to see all of the most famous structures in the world in person. That being the case, Google can now bring those landmarks to you in augmented reality. Don’t Miss: Hands-On: Here’s How Augmented Reality in Google Search WorksGoogle’s Arts & Culture team has added 3D virtual tours of 19 iconic landmarks to its Search product, including locations like Tokyo Tower, Santa Croce and Santa Maria Novella basilicas in Florence, and the Union Buildings in South Africa. The 3D models are built using 3D data from Google Earth and displayed via ModelViewer, Google’s protocol for handling 3D and AR content on the web. Tokyo Tower Santa Croce Basilica Union Buildings “Not only will you be able to navigate smoothly to each stop of the tour but objects along the way can also be viewed in AR,” wrote Florent Robineau and Joe Shepherd, tech lead and associate product manager, respectively, at Google…more