Unbelievable Locations That Can Only Be Seen on Google Earth

A Star Shaped Town

This town is located in Northern Italy. Called Palmanova, this city was built in 1593 to resemble a 9-point star, which was considered the ideal version of a city at the time. The place still stands today, but it is no longer considered the pinnacle of innovation. 

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