Google Maps Says This Is the Most Searched Bookstore—and It's Known as the Most Beautiful in the World, Too

A literary icon since 1906, the Porto shop has enchanted readers with its breathtaking architecture and rare book collection.
Business Wire

Esri Launches Maps.com, a Content Platform for Creators Demonstrating the Power of Maps

REDLANDS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today marks the launch of Maps.com, a groundbreaking platform dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the world’s most beautiful and remarkable maps. The innovative ...

9 of the World’s 10 Most-Searched Transit Stations Are in Japan, Reveals Google Maps Trends 2025

Japan dominates Google Maps Transit Trends 2025, with 9 of the world’s 10 most-searched stations located across Tokyo, Osaka, ...
Fast Company

All World Maps Lie. So Which One Should We Use?

World map with the British Empire highlighted in red, Mercator projection. Author: Colomb, J.C.R. Publisher: MacClure & Co. Date: 1886. Location: Great Britain. BY Ruben Pater In November 2014, the ...

Google Maps reveals the world’s most searched bookstore — and it’s also the most beautiful

Discover why Livraria Lello in Porto, Portugal has been crowned the world’s most searched bookstore for 2025 by Google maps.
Smithsonian Magazine

Where to See Some of the World’s Oldest and Most Interesting Maps

Back when mapmaking was still a fledgling profession in the U.S., cartographers had a trick up their sleeves: they would insert fake towns into the maps they drew. Not to screw up travelers trying to ...
Game Rant

Biggest Open World Games Based On The Size Of Their Maps

Vlad Mazanko is a list writer from Ukraine, and a passionate gaming enthusiast. One who enjoys not-so-great games like Anthem, Mafia 3, Mass Effect Andromeda, Marvel's Avengers, The Callisto Protocol, ...

KC2026 maps out transportation plan for World Cup spanning both sides of the state line

While there are already transit systems throughout Kansas City, KC2026 is creating its own system to help provide more direct ...