Gallery: Behold: Google's Stunning Street Views From the Top of the World

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    Copy of Copy of Copy of Copy of Elbrus 1

    *Located in the Caucasus mountains, the snowy summit of Mount Elbrus towers over Europe and Russia at 5,652m.* Photo: Google.
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    Aconcagua - Summit

    *The summit of mighty Aconcagua, the tallest mountain in the Western and Southern Hemispheres and the tallest point outside of the Himalayas.* Photo: Google.
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    Kilimanjaro - Shira Camp

    *At 19,341 ft, Uhuru is the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro. Called the Roof of Africa, Kilimanjaro is the highest peak on the African continent and highest freestanding mountain in the world.* Photo: Google.
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    Everest - Kala Pattar

    *While on the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal you can stand face to face with Mount Everest, the “Goddess Mother of the Earth", from the easily reached high-point of 18,192-foot Kala Pattar. Trekkers climb this peak before dawn to catch a glimpse of Everest at sunrise.* Photo: Google.
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    Kilimanjaro - Moir Hut 3

    *The Kilimanjaro Moir Hut.* Photo: Google.
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    Kilimanjaro - Moir Hut 2

    *The Kilimanjaro Moir Hut.* Photo: Google.
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    Kilimanjaro - Arrow Glacier Camp 1

    *Kilimanjaro Arrow Glacier Camp.* Photo: Google.
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    Everest - Tengboche Monastery 2

    *Everest Tengboche Monastery.* Photo: Google.
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    Everest - Tengboche Monastery 1

    *Everest Tengboche Monastery.* Photo: Google
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    Everest - Namche Bazaar

    *Namche Bazaar near Everest.* Photo: Google.
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    Everest - Mudslide Bridge 2

    *Mudslide Bridge near Everest.* Photo: Google.
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    Elbrus - Diesel Hut 1

    *Elbrus Diesel Hut.* Photo: Google.
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    Elbrus - Barrel Huts

    *Elbrus Barrel Huts.* Photo: Google.
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    Copy of Copy of Copy of Copy of Everest 2

    *Everest.* Photo: Google
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    Aconcagua - Plaza Argentina 3

    *Aconcagua Plaza.* Photo: Google.
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    Aconcagua - camp Colera

    *Aconcagua Camp Colera.* Photo: Google.
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