You can now visit Nelson Mandela's prison...on Google

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Five days ahead of Freedom Day, Google Street View has expanded into Robben Island, the former political prison that once housed Nelson Mandela.
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Google trekkers toured the island and prison with their cameras for four- to five-hour stretches to capture the scenery.
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Former South African President Nelson Mandela spent 18 years on Robben Island. Now, anyone can tour his cell from their home computer or mobile phone.
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