Google has just rolled out The World Wonders Project—the similar to the Art Project educative portal that enables visitors to discover 132 historic sites from 18 countries.

The site includes such world-famous monuments and objects as Stonehenge, the Koeln Cathedral, the archaeological areas of Pompeii and the ancient Kyoto temples. Users can also wander through natural places, for example, the sandy dunes of Australia’s Shark Bay. The site features 3D models and YouTube videos of the historical places, as well as some information on each site.

Google used Street View technology to create the virtual tours. The places that could not be filmed by car were captured with cameras placed on trikes. The photos and information was provided by several organizations, including UNESCO, the World Monuments Fund, Getty Images and Ourplace.

Google created the web site for educational purpose. The resource includes educational packages that can be downloaded for classroom use. It’s also a part of Google’s commitment to preserving culture online and making it accessible to everyone.

“I’ve always been fascinated by famous historic and cultural sites from around the world. When I was a child, flipping through encyclopedias while researching for school projects, the thought of exploring these sites was a distant dream. With the new Google World Wonders Project, that dream is now a little closer for students and others around the globe,” wrote Melanie Blaschke, Product Marketing Manager, World Wonders Project in a blogpost.